FG Defends 50% Telecom Tariff Hike, Cites Job Protection and Investment Sustainability
The Federal Government has justified its decision to approve a 50% tariff increase for telecom services, emphasizing job protection and preventing multinational firms from exiting Nigeria. Minister: Tariff Hike Necessary…
Kano Governor Suspends Acting Head of Service Over Salary Irregularities
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has suspended Acting Head of Service Salisu Mustapha over alleged salary deductions and unpaid civil servants’ wages. Suspended Official Directed to Step Aside for…
Back-to-Back Tanker Accidents Raise Road Safety Concerns in Rivers State
A diesel tanker crashed along the Elelewon axis of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, just a week after a similar accident occurred in Rumuosi. Fortunately, no casualties were recorded, but the…
Band B Consumers May Face Higher Electricity Charges – Minister
Electricity consumers in Band B may soon face higher tariffs as the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, argues they underpay. He highlighted disparities at the launch of the National Integrated…
Akwa Ibom Govt Withdraws VIO Operatives from Roads Following NBA Intervention
The Akwa Ibom State Government has withdrawn Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) operatives from roads following the Nigerian Bar Association’s intervention. A court had previously prohibited VIO operatives from stopping vehicles,…
FCTA Inaugurates Task Force to Curb Illegal Building Developments in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has launched a Building Contravention Task Force to tackle illegal developments and enforce compliance in Abuja. Task Force Mandate and Objectives The Task Force…
FG to Construct 7,000 Telecom Towers to Boost Rural Connectivity
The Federal Government has approved the construction of 7,000 telecom towers in rural areas to enhance connectivity nationwide. Minister of Communication, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, announced this…
Small Businesses, Civil Society Groups Oppose Planned Electricity Tariff Increase
Small business owners and civil society organizations have rejected the proposed electricity tariff increase, arguing it lacks proper justification or fairness. The Federal Government recently announced plans to adjust tariffs…
World Bank Approves $2.2 Billion in New Loans for Nigeria’s Development Projects
The federal government will receive $2.2 billion in fresh loans from the World Bank to fund critical development projects. According to the World Bank’s project list, the funding will support…
FCT-IRS Generates N262 Billion in Tax Revenue from Abuja Residents in 2024
The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) reported N262 billion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) for 2024. Additionally, the agency collected N43.8 billion in taxes in January 2025, marking…