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Electricity Fee Hike: NUC, TLC take protest to NERC, DisCos Offices
In an effort spearheaded by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), members of organised labour have commenced nationwide...
”Remove fuel, electricity subsidy” – IMF urges FG
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stern warning to the Nigerian government, urging the removal of what it termed “implicit fuel...
EmiLoKan: A Burden of Electoral Consequences
What do we mean when we say electoral consequences—and consequences for whom? There is this widespread, almost unquestionable, consensus—mostly among dissidents—that it is...
Garri, Dudu Osun, Sanitary Pads, and Other Consumer Items Priced High in Last One Year – SBM Intelligence
In Nigeria, the cost of living has reached an alarming level, causing widespread concern and hardship among ordinary citizens. The persistent rise in...
U.S. lawmakers urge DOJ re-investigate Shell & Eni over $1.3b Oil-field Scandal
Two U.S. Congress members, Representatives Maxine Waters and Joyce Beatty, are urging the Department of Justice to reopen a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act...
Sowore, Others, To Protest NPF’s Unlawful Detention of FIJ Reporter Daniel Ojukwu
Concerned Nigerians have called for a peaceful protest against the continued detention of a reporter with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism, Daniel Ojukwu,...
#PressFreedom: NASS Bars Press Coverage in Senate Proceedings
Nigeria’s senate president, Godswill Akpabio, has barred over 10 TV stations and photojournalists from covering senate proceedings. This was disclosed following the resumption of...
Rivers State APC Orders Impeachment Process Against Gov. Fubara
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has instructed its members in the state House of Assembly to initiate impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara....
Despite the FIRS Tax Avoidance Promise, FG may consider 5% telecom taxation to boost non-oil revenue
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), is considering taxing telecommunication (telecom) services, among other fiscal measures, to...
Nigerian Presidency rushes to counter Atiku’s criticism on political affairs
The Bola Tinubu administration has fully deployed the Nigerian Presidency’s official handle in running an Op-ed to counter criticism from opposition party leader...
Nigeria to limit electricity sales to Niger, Togo and others for six months
In a bid to increase its domestic power supply, the Nigerian government has enacted measures aimed at reducing cross-border electricity sales to neighbouring...
Namibia Becomes First to Eliminate Mother-to-child HIV, Hepatitis B Transmission in Africa
The African Region Office of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has disclosed that Namibia has become the first country in Africa, as well...