The Abia House of Assembly passed a bill on Tuesday to halt the payment of pensions to former governors and their deputies in the state. […]
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House of Representatives Calls for Ban on Fabric Importation to Boost Local Industry
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to prohibit and criminalize the importation of Adire/Kampala and other fabric imitations produced locally to […]
Northern Farmers Under Siege: Bandit Attacks Claim Over 165 Lives, Ransom Demands Soar
Farmers across several states in Nigeria, including Benue, Sokoto, Niger, and Plateau, are facing severe challenges due to attacks by bandits. According to reports, over […]
Federal Government Vows Full Support for Eastern Ports Revitalization
The Federal Government has pledged full support to the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in addressing the factors hindering the optimal use of ports and national […]
Vice President Shettima Promises Prosperity in Face of Economic Reforms
As Nigerians grapple with economic challenges stemming from President Bola Tinubu’s reforms, Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has offered reassurance, promising a prosperous future ahead. […]
House of Reps Issues Ultimatum to Health Minister Over Alleged $300 Million Misappropriation
The House of Representatives Committee on Anti-Malaria, HIV/AIDS, and Tuberculosis has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammed […]
Zenith Bank Appoints Dr. Adaora Umeoji as First Female CEO
Zenith Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Dr. Adaora Umeoji as its Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective June 1. The bank’s Company […]
Marketers Hints at Fuel Price Drop as Port Harcourt Refinery Set to Resume Operations
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and the Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) have announced the possibility of a slight reduction […]
Federal High Court Orders Binance to Disclose Nigerian Traders’ Data Amid Money Laundering Probe
A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order mandating Binance Holdings Limited to provide the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with detailed […]
Oil Marketers Push for Energy Bank with $15 Billion Fund to Boost Downstream Sector
Oil marketers, represented by the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), have urged the federal government and key stakeholders to establish the […]