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JUST IN: Lawmakers Urge CBN to Halt Increase in ATM Charges

Following a motion of urgent public importance, the House of Representatives has passed a resolution calling for the suspension of the increase in Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction charges and the stoppage of free ATM withdrawals for customers from other banks in

March 11, 2025

Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Against Aiyedatiwa’s Candidacy

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed the appeal filed by Agboola Ajayi of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State against the candidacy of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressive Congress (APC). In the lead Judgement delivered by Justice

March 11, 2025

Okocha is an Impostor in Rivers APC, Disregard His Call For Fubara’s Impeachment – Beke

The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has disowned Tony Okocha, describing him as an imposter and warning the public to disregard his recent call for the resignation or impeachment of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Addressing journalists in

March 11, 2025

Group Condemns Call For Gov Fubara’s Resignation, Impeachment

The Supreme Council for Sim, a political group supporting Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has strongly criticised calls for his resignation or impeachment. An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain Tony Okocha had demanded that Fubara step down or face impeachment, accusing him

March 11, 2025

Fayemi Denies Dumping APC, Says ‘Nothing Has Changed

’ Former governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has debunked stories making the rounds online that he has left the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a post on his X handle on Monday, Fayemi reiterated that he remains a card-carrying foundation member

March 11, 2025

Oil Marketers Urge NMDPRA, FCCPC To Stop Sudden Petrol Price Drop

Oil marketers under the auspices of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) have urged the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to protect industry players against the

March 11, 2025

Education·News

Sale Of 2025 Direct Entry Forms Begins March 12 — JAMB

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced commencement of the 2025 Direct Entry (DE) form sales from Wednesday, March 12. The announcement was made in a statement signed by JAMB’s spokesman, Fabian Benjamin, on Monday. He said the registration process

March 11, 2025

Re: Clarification on the Naira Crude Contract Between NNPC Limited and Dangote Refinery

PRESS RELEASE NNPC Limited has noted recent reports circulating on social media regarding the alleged unilateral termination of the crude oil sales agreement in Naira between NNPC Ltd. and Dangote Refinery. To clarify, the contract for the sale of crude oil in

March 11, 2025

EKEDC Blames Faulty TCN Lines For Poor Power Supply In Lagos

The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) on Monday attributed poor power in Lagos to a fault on the 330kV transmission lines supplying power to the region. A statement signed by the company explained that the reduced power allocation from the Transmission Company

March 10, 2025

Education·News

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE: FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ADOPTS TASUED OGUN STATE AS FEDERAL UNIVERSITY

The Federal Government has adopted the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijagun, Ogun State as a Federal University. Established by the Ogun State Government in 2005, TASUED holds the distinguished position as Nigeria’s first specialised university of education. It was

March 10, 2025

Court Adjourns Natasha’s Suit Against Senate To March 25

Justice Obiora Egwatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has adjourned the suit filed by the Senator Representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, to March 25, 2025. Senator Natasha had approached the Federal High Court, seeking an Order restraining the Senate

March 10, 2025

NNPCL Signs Major Gas Deal

NNPC Gas Marketing Ltd, a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd, and its joint venture partner, NIPCO Gas Ltd, have signed a Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement (GSPA) with Ssonic Petroleum Ltd. A statement by NNPC Ltd’s Chief Corporate Communications

March 10, 2025

Seven Oil Firms Promise to Settle $37.4m Debt Before August — Reps

The House of Representatives says it has secured the commitment of seven oil companies to settle a sum of $37.4m owed to the Federation Account before August 2025. In a statement on Sunday, Reps spokesman Akin Rotimi said the companies made the

March 10, 2025

Petrol Imports Surged by 105.3%, Hitting ₦15.42 trillion in 2024–NBS

The latest data by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on the foreign trade statistics said the increase was from N7.51 trillion recorded in 2023. The development comes despite current increasing domestic refining capacity, especially at the 650,000 barrels-per-day Dangote Refinery and

March 10, 2025

Bitcoin

Bitcoin Plunges to $82k Amid Market Volatility

According to market data obtained on Monday, Bitcoin’s price plummeted to $82,267 late Sunday night, marking a 5% decline over the past 24 hours. The development comes as uncertainty surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump’s economic policies continues to ripple through the market.

March 10, 2025

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