A non-governmental organization, the Africa Women Conference, has hailed Princess Edna Azura, over her recent inauguration as the 16th National President of the National Council of Women Societies in Nigeria (NCWS). Co-convener, Africa Women Conference, Dr Jumai Ahmadu, in a statement, said Princess Edna Azura, inaugurated for a two-year tenure, is a leader whose dedication to advocating for women’s rights and empowerment are truly inspiring. While congratulating her on her inauguration, she stated “As you embark on this new journey, we are confident that your vision will foster unity, strength,…
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Telecoms: “Under new tariff, call rates to move from ₦11 to ₦18; ₦287 data bundle to ₦479″ – Minister
Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has disclosed that the anticipated hike in telecom service prices may push the floor costs of calls, SMS, and data up by between 30 and 60%. This is less than the 100 percent that telecommunication firms have asked for. The Minister disclosed this recently while appearing on a television programme, where he insisted that the 100% increment requested by the telecom operators is impossible. The Minister noted that the increase will be between 30% and 60%. “It shouldn’t be more than…
Read MorePetrol: Ɗangote Refinery raises price to ₦955/litre
…As crude oil hits $82/barrel The Ɗangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), a.k.a petrol, citing the rising cost of crude oil in the global market. The new pricing structure, released in a statement yesterday, sets the bulk purchase price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at ₦955 per litre for buyers purchasing between 2 million and 4.99 million litres, while those buying 5 million litres or more will pay ₦950 per litre. This adjustment marks a 6.17% increase, equivalent to ₦55.5 per…
Read MoreTinubu hails Govs. on endorsement of tax reform initiatives
President Bola Tinubu has commended the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, (NGF), over its unanimous endorsement of the four Tax Reform Bills currently under consideration by the 10th National Assembly. This is as he urged the 10th NASS to expedite legislative action on the Bills so that the country can swiftly reap the benefits of the reforms. According to President Tinubu, in a press statement issued yesterday by his Special Adviser, (Information and Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, “Thursday’s productive consultation between the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and the Presidential Committee on Tax and Fiscal…
Read MorePower outage hits Aso Villa, Maitama, Wuse, Jabi, others
…’Vandals stole underground cables’ -TCN A power outage has disrupted parts of the Presidential Villa, Maitama, Wuse, Jabi, Lifecamp, Asokoro, Utako, and Mabushi, following a vandalized 132kV transmission line and underground cable supplying bulk power to the Central Area transmission substation in Katampe, with thieves making-off with 40 meters of 1x500mm XLPE conductor. According to the Transmission Company of Nigeria, (TCN)’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, revealed this in a statement yesterday, the incident impacted eight distribution feeders supplying the Central Area, leading to the disruption of over…
Read MoreArewa group condemns Northern Govs. for backing tax reform Bills
The Arewa Youths Consultative Forum, (AYCF), has condemned the recent volte-face by Northern Governors regarding the national tax reform Bills. In a statement issued yesterday by its National President, Yerima Shettima, the group frowned at the way Northern governors joined their colleagues after generating needless controversy and misleading the public, they now capitulated to the reforms. The statement noted that “AYCF, from the outset, has maintained that these reforms, despite potential short-term challenges, are essential for Nigeria’s overall development. “We view the governors’ actions as a betrayal of the trust…
Read MoreTinubu’s reforms: “My words taken out of context, sensationalised” – Sanusi
Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has reacted to the backlash that followed his remarks on President Bola Tinubu’s reforms, saying that his words were taken out of context and sensationalised. At an event organised in honour of the Late Gani Fawehinmi in Lagos on Wednesday, Sanusi had acknowledged the reforms being made by the current administration but stated that he had chosen “not to help the government”. “I have decided not to speak about the economy or the reforms, nor to explain anything regarding them. If I explained, it…
Read MoreAutonomy: ‘LGAs to receive direct federal allocations from January’ – Presidency
The Presidency says local government councils will from January 2025, start receiving their allocations directly from the Federal Allocation Account Committee, (FAAC), marking a significant step towards local government autonomy. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, who made this disclosure during an interview on a television programme on Thursday night, noted that President Bola Tinubu is committed to implementing the Supreme Court’s landmark July 2024 judgment, which declared state control over local government funds unconstitutional. Recall that the apex court had, in a unanimous…
Read MoreAbuja Federal High Court fines IGP ₦10m for illegal arrest, detention of Bashir Haɗejia
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the release of Bashir Haɗejia, a politician and businessman, declaring his arrest and detention by the police unlawful and unconstitutional. The court also fined the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) ₦10 million for the violation of Haɗejia’s fundamental human rights. Delivering judgment on Tuesday, Justice Emeka Nwite criticised the police for raiding Haɗejia’s home without a warrant, and detaining him without justification, describing the actions as a blatant breach of the law. “The invasion of the applicant’s home, his arrest without a warrant…
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