Atiku says electricity tariff hike will worsen economic hardships
Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over the hike in electricity tariff. On Wednesday, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) approved an increase in electricity…
Tinubu appoints management team for Nigerian Education Loan Fund
In line with his determination to secure Nigeria's socio-economic future by ensuring sustainable higher education and critical skill development for all Nigerian students and the youth, President Bola Tinubu…
Tinubu appoints 36-year-old Uzoma Nwagba as CEO of CreditCorp
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Uzoma Nwagba as the managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CreditCorp). The appointment was announced in…
Labour threatens showdown over electricity tariff hike
The Federal Government, on Friday, insisted on the 240 per cent hike in tariff payable by power consumers in the band ‘A’ category despite calls for its reversal. It…
FG to launch multipurpose national ID card
The federal government has unveiled plans to launch a multipurpose national identity card. The identity solution is equipped with payment capability for all types of social and financial services.…
EFCC slams Emefiele with fresh 26-count charge, to be arraigned on Monday
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed new criminal charges against Godwin Emefiele, former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The 26-count charge borders on…
Fuel queues resurface in Lagos
Long queues built up in filling stations across Lagos State on Friday, creating fears of impending fuel scarcity. Our correspondent, who went around the city, gathered that the queues…
4.8 magnitude earthquake hits New York
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake has occurred in the New York City (NYC) area of New York State, United States of America. The earthquake which occurred 10:45am (New York Time)…
South Africa approves remote work visas for skilled foreigners
South Africa has issued new visa regulations for skilled foreign remote workers, Business Live reports. The new remote work visas are applicable to foreigners earning more than R1m a…
Obazee concludes investigation of CBN under Emefiele
President Bola Tinubu has commended Jim Obazee for his services as a special investigator as he concludes his probe on the activities of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)…
