THE Federal Government has approved a downward review in electricity tariff for Band A customers to N206.80/kwh, from N225/kwh in Nigeria. Band A customers are electricity consumers with a minimum supply of 20 hours daily. In a notice to its customers on Monday, Ikeja Electric, stated: “Please be informed…
Petrol supply challenges facing the country entered its third week yesterday with marketers remaining upbeat about the situation following the release of more volumes by NNPC Limited. Checks by Vanguard showed that while the length of queues at some of the filling stations opened to motorists in Abuja has reduced…
In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the prevalence of drug abuse among Nigerian youths. Drug abuse not only poses serious health risks to individuals but also has far-reaching implications for society as a whole. In this article, we will examine the implications and consequences of drug abuse…
The Nigerian Army has announced its recruitment into 87 Regular Recruits Intake for No- Tradesman and Women This was made official in a statement released on Friday 3rd May ,2024 It wrote, “This is to inform the general public & all interested applicants that online application for 87 Regular Recruits Intake…
Shell Nigeria Gas and the Oyo State Government have signed an agreement to develop a gas supply and distribution infrastructure that will deliver gas to industrial and commercial users in the state. A statement released on Friday by Shell Nigeria’s Media Relations Manager, Abimbola Essien-Nelson, disclosed…
Record 4m inactive bank account Commercial banks in Nigeria closed 2.021 million bank accounts in the first quarter of 2024, Q1’24, in effort to clean their books of questionable accounts and comply with regulatory order on linkage of bank accounts to National Identity Number, NIN. This is contained in a…
The Oyo State Government has assured civil servants and retirees that it will not delay the implementation of consequential adjustment of minimum wage once negotiation is concluded with labour unions. Governor Seyi Makinde gave the assurance at the International Workers’ Day celebration, themed, “People…
Residents and road users at the Olodo area of Ibadan on Tuesday were excited by the action of the Oyo state government for keeping up with its promise to open up a section of the olodo bridge under construction for pedestrians by April 30, 2024. It would be recalled that the bridge was devastated by flood following…
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 1st May, 2024 as a Public Holiday to commemorate this year’s Workers’ Day Celebration. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, re-iterated the need for excellence, efficiency and equity…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPCL) has assured Nigerians that the ongoing fuel scarcity and queues will be cleared out by Wednesday, April 31. Chief Communications Officer, NNPCL, Mr Olufemi Soneye stated this on Tuesday in Lagos. According to Soneye, the company currently has an availability of…