NCAA summons Kenya Airways station manager over ‘maltreatment’ of Nigerian passenger
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has summoned Kenya Airways’ acting station manager over the “maltreatment” of a Nigerian passenger. A video posted on Monday by Tunde Moshood, special…
Court sacks Tijani Ahmed-Anaje as Ohinoyi of Ebiraland
A Kogi state high court in Lokoja has ordered Tijani Ahmed-Anaje, the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, to vacate the throne. Umar Salisu, the trial judge, on Monday, ordered Ahmed-Anaje not…
CBN extends timeframe for BDCs to buy $25,000 weekly from banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has extended the timeframe for eligible bureau de change (BDC) operators to access the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) for foreign exchange.…
$6bn Mambilla saga: EFCC re-arraigns Olu Agunloye over ‘forgery, disobeying presidential directive’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned Olu Agunloye, the former minister of power and steel, before a federal capital territory (FCT) high court in the Apo…
Only president has power to appoint or remove IGP, says PSC
The Police Service Commission (PSC) says it does not have constitutional powers to appoint or remove the inspector-general of police (IGP). In a statement on Monday, Ikechukwu Ani, PSC…
NLC suspends telecoms tariff hike protest after FG intervention
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has reached an agreement with the federal government to temporarily suspend its planned nationwide protest against the 50 percent increase in telecommunications tariffs. Following…
FEC approves N885bn for 10 major road projects
The federal executive council (FEC), presided over by President Bola Tinubu, has approved N885 billion for the execution of 10 road projects. Speaking after the FEC meeting on Monday…
US pauses tariffs for 30 days on Canada, Mexico
President Donald Trump on Monday agreed to a 30-day pause on his tariff threats against Mexico and Canada as America’s two largest trading partners took steps to appease his concerns…
Trade war: Canada bans US firms doing govt contracts, cancels deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink
Ontario, Canada’s most populous province and its economic engine, announced Monday a ban on US companies bidding on tens of billions of dollars worth of government contracts, and dumped…
Tariff hike: Telecoms unions oppose NLC strike
Telecom industry unions and various stakeholders have criticised the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for its planned nationwide protest on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, against the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC)…
