By Sami Tunji Information, communication, and technology firms, including telecommunications companies in Nigeria, owed Deposit Money Banks N1.69tn as of September 2024 amid telcos’ calls for a hike in the tariff payable by subscribers for data and voice calls. Figures obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s quarterly statistical bulletin indicate that the indebtedness of…
By Dennis Naku The Niger Delta Development Commission has appealed to stakeholders in the Niger Delta region to unite, shun politics and support the efforts of the commission to develop Niger Delta communities. The NDDC Executive Director of Finance and Administration, Boma Iyaye, made this appeal during a stakeholder’s interactive forum on the Borikiri-Okrika Bridge…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced that 573,519 applications were submitted during its 2024/2025 recruitment exercise, despite only 3,927 positions being available. The application portal, which was open for just a week, drew a massive response, underscoring the intense competition for government jobs. Speaking on the recruitment process, the NCS National Public Relations Officer,…
By Abiodun Nejo The Ekiti State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering persons with disabilities through vocational training and essential support, fostering self-reliance and economic independence. Dr Ebenezer Ogunlade, Chairman of the Office of Disability Affairs, praised Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s inclusive policies and encouraged PWDs to pursue their aspirations with determination. “Pursue your dreams…
MRS Oil Nigeria Plc, a prominent player in the Nigerian downstream oil industry, has implemented a new petrol price of N935 per litre across all its retail service stations nationwide. This follows an announcement by the President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has partnered with MRS Oil and Gas…
By Ikenna Obianeri Partial economic and commercial activities were recorded in major cities of Anambra State on Monday as banks, markets, motor parks, business centres, petrol stations and public premises remained shut over the Monday sit-at-home. It was gathered that the major markets, motor parks and other public places were devoid of the huge influx…
By Chigozie Uzosike The Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, on Monday, presented the 2025 budget to the State House of Assembly to the tune of ₦756 billion. According to the governor, the budget, amounting to ₦755,588,041,220 was tagged the “Budget of expanded economic opportunities.” During his presentation, Uzodimma outlined his administration’s achievements over the…
After COVID-19, the quality of food served at parties and ceremonies, popularly known as owambes in local parlance, reduced significantly. Before then, guests were served with assorted food including jollof rice and swallows. But, COVID reduced the choice to either or even none, in some cases. However, if COVID-19 dents the Owambe lifestyle of Nigerians,…
By Damilola Aina The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has reduced its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit, commonly referred to as petrol, from N1,020 to N899 per litre. This decision, coming days after the Dangote Refinery reduced its price to N899, was confirmed by the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria in…
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor OIL marketers lifting the Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol from Dangote Petroleum Refinery, have slashed the price of the product by 11.8 per cent to N939.50 per litre, from N1,060 per litre. As of yesterday, the oil marketers were still selling petrol at N1,060 per litre, based…
