Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri killed in Lebanon
Israel has insisted the assassination of a Hamas leader in Beirut was not an attack on Lebanon, as its enemies warned of "punishment" for his death. An Israeli spokesman…
NERC breaks silence over hike in electricity tariff for DisCos
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) claims it has not issued any instruction for an increase in electricity tariffs beginning January 1, 2023. According to media reports, the commission…
Name change: Stop asking women to travel to Abuja, minister tells NIS
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has faulted officers of the Nigerian Immigration Service for asking people, especially married women to come to the headquarters in Abuja to effect a…
Dangote Refinery receives fourth crude shipment
Dangote Refinery has received the fourth crude shipment of one million barrels of bonny light crude supplied by the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL). Preparations are in top gear…
UK stops Nigerian students, others from bringing dependants
The Home Office of the United Kingdom on Monday announced that it had commenced the implementation of its policy banning Nigerian students and other overseas students from bringing in…
Full automation of passport application process to commence January 8, says minsiter
Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has confirmed that the complete automation of passport applications will commence on January 8. Last year, the minister promised Nigerians that the process…
48 dead, dozens trapped after 155 earthquakes hit Japan
At least 48 people have been confirmed dead after a total of 155 earthquakes tore through western Japan on Monday. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the…
Japan Airlines plane bursts into flames after landing on runway
A Japan Airlines plane erupted into a fireball after landing on a runway at the Haneda airport in Tokyo, the country’s capital city. The incident which occurred on Tuesday…
FG suspends accreditation of degree certificates from Benin Republic, Togo
The Federal Government on Tuesday announced the suspension of accreditation of degree certificates from Benin Republic and Togo. According to a statement on Tuesday signed by Augustina Obilor-Duru on…
NOVA Merchant Bank goes commercial, names new MD
NOVA Merchant Bank Limited, a leading merchant bank in Nigeria, has announced that it is set to begin its conversion to full Commercial Banking Business following its recent requisition of…
