FAAC: FG, States, LGs Receive Over N788bn in Oct., Up From N89.42bn in Sept., as Crude Oil Revenue to Federation Increased By $54.19m
The Federal, States and Local Governments, have shared N788.13 billion as federal allocation for the month of October at the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC)Â meeting. A statement…
FSARS officer shoots, kills LASTMA official in traffic rage
A police inspector attached to the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS), Ikeja on Wednesday allegedly shot dead an official with the Lagos State Transport Management Authority (LASTMA) while controlling traffic….
CrossCheck Nigeria Unveiled to Combat Fake News
No fewer than 15 news outlets from the print, electronic and online media participated in a project; CrossCheck Nigeria, a collaborative platform for media organisations to combat fake news…
Ogoni: Netherlands Ambassador Tasks Nigerian Govt. to Urgently Begin Cleanup
The Netherlands Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Robert Petri, has urged the Federal Government to immediately commence the cleanup exercise of Ogoni land before 2019 general elections. Petri made…
Power Supply: CPC Condemns Arbitrary Billing, Urges DISCOs on Aggressive Metering
DG, CPC, Babatunde Irukera The Consumer Protection Council (CPC), has condemned arbitrary billing by the electricity distribution companies (DISCOs), calling for aggressive metering to curb…
FEC Approves Reduction in JAMB, NECO, Basic Exams’ Fees, Effective January 2019
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the downward review of the examination registration fees for the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Senior Secondary and Basic…
How man cheats 26 siblings of N500m inheritance – Court hears
Mrs Atinuke Pedetin-James, princess of Kweme Land of Badagry, Lagos on Wednesday alleged that Semasa, her brother and also sole administrator of their late father’s estate, cheated his 26 siblings…
$9.5m FIFA Grant: Court Fixes March 5 for Trial of NFF Officials
Justice Peter Affen of an FCT High Court, Maitama, fixed March 5, for the trial of three officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) charged with alleged misappropriation of 9….
ECOWAS Single Currency: Hope May Seem Dim, As Proposed Currency Value Poses Big Challenge
BY: Theresa Igata As we look ahead to the December meeting of the ECOWAS Presidential Task Force to achieve the 2020 target for a monetary union, one big…
NCC Urges Telecoms Service Providers to Boost Consumer Experience to Guarantee Technology Adoption
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on telecommunications service operators to ensure that they boost consumer experience in the industry, which would ensure the adoption of…