Salihu Lukman, APC vice-chair, resigns as NWC member
Salihu Lukman, vice-chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the north-west, has resigned from his position as a member of the national working Committee (NWC) of the party. Lukman announced his resignation in a letter dated July 26, addressed to Abubakar Kyari, acting national chairman of the APC. However, Lukman said […]
ECOWAS deploys Benin president to Niger over ‘coup attempt’
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has deployed Beninese President Patrice Talon to the Niger Republic over the unfolding tension in the country. On Wednesday morning, a heavy military presence was reported at the presidential palace in Niamey, Niger’s capital city. President Mohamed Bazoum was said to be held hostage […]
DSS to probe face-off with prison officials during Emefiele’s arraignment
The Department of State Services (DSS) says it will carry out an investigation into the face-off between its officials and those of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) at the federal high court in Ikoyi, on July 25. On Tuesday, Godwin Emefiele, suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), was arraigned at […]
Subsidy removal: NLC threatens strike, gives FG seven-day ultimatum
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the federal government to reverse all “anti-poor” and “insensitive” policies. The policies, the union said, include the recent hike in the price of petrol, increase in public school fees, among others. Last week, oil marketers in Nigeria increased the pump price of […]
‘ECOWAS won’t tolerate anti-democratic acts’ — Tinubu speaks on Niger ‘coup attempt’
President Bola Tinubu has frowned at the unfolding “mutiny” scenario in Niger Republic. Tinubu, who is also the chairperson of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), said the body will not tolerate acts that undermine democracy in the region. TheCable reported heavy military presence in the presidential palace in Niamey, […]
School fees hike: Federal varsities remain tuition-free, says presidency
The presidency says federal universities in the country remain tuition-free. Some federal universities and unity schools recently announced a hike in school fees for freshers and returning students. The development led to an uproar on social media platforms, amid the ballooning cost of living and soaring inflation caused by some of the […]
Niger president’s residence sealed off in possible coup attempt
Soldiers belonging to Niger’s presidential guard have surrounded and restricted access to President Mohamed Bazoum’s office and residence, in what appears to be a possible coup d’état. The reason for the move, which happened on Wednesday morning, is still unclear. According to Reuters, ministries next to the palace have also been blocked […]
ANALYSIS: Usefulness of mangroves in fight against climate change
Climate change is the long-term shift in temperature and weather patterns caused by natural processes and human activities such as deforestation and the burning of fossil fuels. One of the most significant drivers of climate change is carbon emissions – the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas releases carbon dioxide into the […]
Kwara, Edo, Ogun… states that have provided palliatives to cushion petrol subsidy removal
On May 29, President Bola Tinubu, while delivering his inaugural speech, announced the end of the petrol subsidy regime. The removal of the subsidy on petrol immediately led to a hike in the pump price of the product, with attendant food inflation, soaring transportation costs and rising cost of living. Recently, the […]
CBN to Nigerians: Volatility in FX market to moderate soon — we’re intervening
Folashodun Shonubi, acting governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says the “volatile times” in the foreign exchange (FX) market would soon moderate. Shonobi spoke to journalists after the monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting in Abuja on Tuesday. This is the first time the apex bank is expressing concerns about the […]