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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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has commenced an indefinite strike. Emeka Orji, NARD president, told TheCable that the strike began at 12am on Wednesday. In early July, NARD issued a two-week ultimatum to the federal government for the implementation of all its demands. Orji said the association made the […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says plans to gradually phase out the old N200, N500, and N1,000 naira notes are ongoing, as new notes are still being issued. Folashodun Shonubi, acting governor of the apex bank, spoke on Tuesday after the monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting at the CBN headquarters in Abuja. […]