Tariff review: Telecom operators threaten to shut down services in some parts of Nigeria Telecommunications operators in Nigeria have threatened to shut down their services in some parts of the country next year if their demand for tariff review is not considered by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The operators […]
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Local Refining, Investment Decisions Top Nigeria’s 2024 Energy Gains
Nigeria’s refining renaissance and the removal of petrol subsidies delivered key wins in Africa’s biggest oil-producing country this year, though persistent issues like underinvestment and underperforming oil output threatened to undermine the country’s energy sector’s progress. The 2024 kickoff of the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals was almost like a dream […]
Direct Payment Of Allocation To Councils Begins Next Month
Barring any last-minute change of plan, councils will begin to get direct allocation from the Federation Account next month. It will begin with the disbursement of this month’s allocation to the tiers of government, a source told our correspondent at the weekend. The direct receipt from the Federation Account Allocation […]
Ooni Ex-Queen’s Supporters Demand Justice, Video Proves Govt Aware Of Funfair
12,000 Ooni ex-queen’s supporters demand justice as video proves govt aware of funfair No fewer than 12,000 supporters of Prophetess Naomi Ogunwusi, the estranged wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, have demanded justice for her, describing her arrest, arraignment and remand in a custodial facility as unfair. […]
2021 Audit: ‘CBN Can’t Account For N2.73tr Interests On Ways & Means Advances
The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (AOGF) has said the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) allegedly misappropriated over N4.4 trillion the interest it charged on the Ways and Means advances it granted to the government. It said the apex bank treated the Ways and Means advances as if they […]
Aisha Buhari, Governors, And Dignitaries Attend 2024 Calabar Carnival
Nigeria’s former First Lady, Aisha Buhari, made a remarkable appearance at the 2024 Calabar Carnival Street Party on Saturday, radiating elegance and style. Eyes Of Lagos reports, Her presence added a touch of sophistication to the vibrant celebration, renowned for its colorful costumes, energetic performances, and lively atmosphere. Dressed in […]
No Plan For French Military Base; Even U.S. Tried, Nigeria Refused – Ribadu
Ribadu said the revelation made by Tiani came as a shock and surprise to them. The Nigerian government has refuted allegations made by General Abdourahamane Tiani, the head of state in Niger Republic, claiming that Nigeria is collaborating with France to establish a military base in its northern region to […]
Air Peace Chairman Accepts FG Sanctions, Pledges Compliance
Air Peace Chairman Accepts NCAA Sanctions, Pledges Compliance with Aviation Regulations Lagos, Nigeria — The Chairman of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has accepted sanctions imposed on his airline by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) following violations of consumer protection regulations. Onyema acknowledged the infractions by his staff and pledged to […]
NCC Approves MTN Disconnection Over Unpaid Charges
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Ltd. from MTN Nigeria’s network over the non-settlement of interconnect charges. In a public notice issued Friday and signed by the NCC’s Public Affairs Director, Reuben Muoka, the commission explained that the action would remain in effect […]
Northern Elders, Others Knock Tinubu For Insisting On Tax Bills
Northern leaders have expressed displeasure over President Bola Tinubu’s declaration that there will be no reversal on the controversial tax reform bills. The leaders, comprising members of the National Assembly, the League of Northern Democrats, and the Northern Elders’ Forum, criticised the President’s firm position, describing it as unilateral and […]