FG Begins Final Phase of Negotiations with ASUU
The Federal Government has commenced the final phase of negotiations with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other tertiary education unions.
Lokpobiri, NUPRC, NNPC Oppose Proposed Bill to Establish Oil Decommissioning Commission
he Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) have jointly opposed a bill seeking to establish the National Commission for the Decommissioning of Oil and Gas Installations, 2024.
National Assembly Approves $2.347 Billion External Borrowing Plan
The National Assembly has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to implement a new external borrowing plan worth $2.347 billion, as captured in the 2025 Appropriation Act.
FG Unveils Transport Reforms to Boost Efficiency, Overhauls Nigerian Railway Corporation
The Federal Government has announced sweeping reforms across Nigeria’s transport sector, including the unbundling of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), as part of efforts to enhance efficiency, attract investment, and make the country’s transport system globally competitive.
SERAP Gives CBN Ultimatum to Explain Missing N3tr or Face Legal Action
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, to provide a prompt and transparent explanation regarding the alleged missing or diverted N3 trillion in public funds, as flagged in the recently released 2022 annual report of the Auditor-General of the Federation.
FRSC Unveils New Contactless Driver’s License System
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has introduced a contactless biometric driver’s licence system, marking a major step toward digitalisation and efficiency in Nigeria’s vehicle administration process.
NEMA Moves to Boost Coordination, Early Warning Systems to Tackle Flood Disasters
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to establishing strong emergency preparedness and response structures across all local government areas in Nigeria.
INTERPOL Arrests 11 High-Level Terror Suspects in Nigeria
The International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) has arrested at least 11 suspected high-ranking members of various terrorist groups in Nigeria.
Customs Launch Digital Vehicle Verification Platform to Tackle Smuggling
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a new Customs Verification Management System (CVMS) — a digital platform that allows Nigerians to verify the clearance and duty payment status of imported vehicles in real time.
Marketers Confirm Plan to Lift 600 Million Litres of Petrol from Dangote Refinery
In a move to ease the ongoing fuel supply tension and rising pump prices, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has unveiled a new distribution plan expected to release up to 600 million litres of petrol every month into the Nigerian market.
