Story Summary: Petrol pump price surged to N897 and N855 per litre from N617 on Tuesday. The Trade Union Congress (TUC) condemned the price hike, urging the government to reverse the decision immediately. TUC criticized the increase as being made…
Story Summary: NIMC Confirms Deadline: The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has confirmed that the September 14 deadline for linking National Identification Numbers (NIN) with Subscribers’ Identity Modules (SIM) remains fixed and non-negotiable. Operational Status: NIMC reports that all registration…
Abuja, Nigeria – In a bid to address the growing tensions ahead of the planned nationwide protests, Federal Government officials held an emergency meeting on Wednesday in Abuja. The meeting, which was attended by top government officials, including the Minister…
Tracka, BudgIT’s service delivery promotion platform, has uncovered a staggering N732.5 billion allocated to empowerment projects in the 2024 Federal Government Capital and Constituency Projects, surpassing the N646.5 billion earmarked for health projects. This discovery raises concerns about the government’s…
The National Commission for Persons With Disabilities (NCPWD) has decried the lack of inclusive education for children with disabilities, despite awareness efforts. Executive Secretary Dr. James David Lalu made the call on the International Day of the African Child, urging…
In a joint operation, the Nigerian Embassy and a Senegalese NGO, “Free the Slaves” (La Lumiere), have rescued 24 Nigerian girls from sexual exploitation in Senegal. The girls, mostly underage (11-24 years old), were trafficked from Edo, Delta, Imo, Abia,…
The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has congratulated Mary Beth Goodman on her appointment as Deputy Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). ANEEJ Executive Director, Rev. David Ugolor, expressed excitement over Goodman’s extensive…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has taken legal action against the 36 state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Nyesom Wike, over alleged unaccounted funds spanning two decades. The lawsuit, filed at the Federal…
Betty Abah, the Executive Director of CEE-HOPE Nigeria, has said a lot of domestic workers in Nigeria are underpaid, with many of them facing various forms of abuse and dehumanization from their employers. Abah made this known while speaking at…
Representatives from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) recently convened to explore potential collaborative efforts. Their discussions centered around devising strategies to promote sustainable business practices among corporate entities operating within the country.…
