The national grid has once again experienced system failure, resulting in nationwide blackout since 6.49pm on Sunday. According to Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), the development was responsible for the current power outage being experienced. The disruption marked the 17th time the grid would collapse in 2022. AEDC through its verified Facebook...
The Central Bank of Nigeria has warned operators against paying recipients of diaspora remittances in local currency. It warned that violators could lose their operational licences if they failed to comply with its guidelines on remittances. The CBN said this in a circular to International Money Transfer Operators and Payment Service...
The PDP Governors Forum under the leadership of His Excellency, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has called on the Federal Government not to engage in any form of war with the Republic of Niger, put forwarding dialogue as a solution to the situation following the coup that ousted the democratically...
The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to the safety and health of workers in the State as it joins the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to commemorate the World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2020, themed: “Stop the Pandemic, Safety And Health Can Save Lives”. According to...
The Minister of Interior and Chairman, Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, today declared that with the new passport reform ongoing at the Nigeria Immigration Service, booklet shortage is now a thing of the past. The Minister made the declaration in Abuja, while decorating the...
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday congratulated women in the state on the 2021 commemoration of the International Women’s Day, saying his administration will continue to give voice to women because doing so is key to achieving sustainable development and inclusive growth. “On this occasion of the 2021 International...
Benue State Executive Council has approved the reopening of schools in compliance with the recommendations of the Presidential Tax Force on COVID-19. The State Executive Council has also approved a Public Private Partnership, PPP arrangement for the management of the Makurdi Modern Market. Briefing newsmen today shortly after the EXCO meeting...
Not less than 500 informal businesses in Edo State run by widows have received grants to boost their business ventures. The cash transfer to the widows is coordinated by the Edo State Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Office. The grant, according to the focal person, Edo SDGs, Eire. Ifueko Alufohai, was donated...
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has urged the newly elected chairmen of the 23 local government areas of the state to deliver dividends of democracy in their respective councils. Speaking when he received them on a thank you visit at Government House, Port Harcourt on Tuesday, Governor Wike told...
President Muhammadu Buhari has tested negative for coronavirus. However, his Chief of Staff Abba Kyari tested positive.