Wike: No Application Yet for Eagle Square Protest Venue. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, announced that he has not yet received a formal letter requesting the use of Eagle Square for a planned protest scheduled…
Debt Strain: Togo, Benin, and Others Owe Nigeria $14.19m for Q1 Power Supply. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) reported that Nigeria’s power sector is burdened by a $14.19 million debt from international customers, including PARAS-SBEE, Transcorp-SBEE, Mainstream-NIGELEC, and Odukpani-CEET,…
Nigeria’s $210m auto industry overshadowed by Morocco, South Africa, and Egypt. Nigeria’s $210 million automotive industry lags behind peers like Morocco, South Africa, and Egypt due to low demand for locally-made vehicles and heavy reliance on imported second-hand cars.…
August 1 Protest Timing Criticized Amid Economic Crisis. August 1 Protest Timing Questioned Amid Economic Improvement The proposed August 1 protest against economic hardship faces criticism for its timing. It is argued that such protests should have occurred earlier when…
Lawmakers Get N740bn for Constituency Projects Amid Malaria Outbreak. Each year, malaria kills nearly 200,000 Nigerians, but lawmakers are allocated nearly N740 billion for constituency projects, which may have limited impact on addressing this health crisis. This year, Nigerians will…
Netflix, Google, Microsoft Adjust Naira Prices Amid Inflation. Top Tech Firms Increase Prices in Nigeria Amid Inflation Netflix, Google, Microsoft, DSTV, and GOtv have raised subscription prices in Nigeria due to soaring inflation and the naira’s devaluation. Netflix: Increased plans;…
Domestic Workers Covered by New Minimum Wage? Fact Check: Does the New Minimum Wage Apply to Domestic Workers? Claim: Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced that the new minimum wage of N70,000 applies to all workers, including domestic staff such as…
Kebbi Sees Defection: Three PDP Lawmakers Join APC. Three of the four House of Assembly members elected on the PDP platform in Kebbi State, along with their supporters, have joined the APC. The defections were announced during the APC’s flag-off…
Utomi Will Join Hardship Protest if Reached Out To. On Recent Developments: Prof. Pat Utomi criticizes the political class for failing to address the country’s deteriorating situation. He laments their inability to demonstrate effective nation-building skills, suggesting that both the…
Sinclair Refinery: 110,000 bpd combined for its two facilities, older and smaller In a recent video, Afrobeats artist Seun Kuti claimed that the Nigerian Federal Government spent $2 billion to acquire a 20% stake in the Dangote Refinery, while the…
Kogi PDP Halts Ward Congress After Thugs Invade Secretariat. The Kogi State Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by Senator Danjuma Laah, has decided to postpone the state ward congress initially set for Saturday. This decision follows…
Ebuka Stuns in ATAFO for BBNaija S9 Opening Night. Has Ebuka ever missed the mark with his outfits? The answer is a resounding no. For the past eight seasons, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu has been the host of Big Brother Naija, and…
BBNaija “No Loose Guard” Kicks Off with a Bang! The highly anticipated Big Brother Naija “No Loose Guard” has officially kicked off, and the spectacular house is already buzzing with energy as the housemates embark on their journey to…
Get Ready for BBNaija Season 9: No Loose Guard! In just a few hours, the highly anticipated Season 9 of Big Brother Naija—BBNaija No Loose Guard—will kick off! We know you’re as excited as we are to meet the new…
Hollywood actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, known for his roles in “Lost” and “Suicide Squad,” is set to launch his new fashion line at the prestigious Lux Afrique Polo Day this weekend. The event, known for its celebration of African luxury and…