The Federal Government, through the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has defended the recent 50% tariff increase for telecom services, attributing the decision to mounting economic challenges. This comes amidst widespread public backlash and legal threats from advocacy groups and subscribers. Speaking on Tuesday during his appearance before lawmakers to defend…
President Bola Tinubu By Dianabasi Effiong, Uyo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday in Abuja assured Ogoni leaders that his administration would prioritise peace, justice, and sustainable development in the area. This was made known by Mr Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), in a statement after a meeting at…
Security personnel in Kano State have been cracking down on FM stations, searching for journalists who dared to cover a press conference held by the parents of victims of police brutality during the #EndBadGovernance protests. These protests, which took place last August, aimed to draw attention to the struggles faced by Nigerians, including bad governance,…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), in collaboration with other security agencies, has arrested 90 foreign nationals in Rivers State for alleged involvement in cybercrime. Rivers State Comptroller of NIS, Y.I. Abdulmajeed confirmed the arrests in a statement on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Abdulmajeed said the operation, which was based on credible intelligence, targeted a hideout…
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has thrown its weight behind the 2024 Tax Reform Bill currently before the National Assembly, describing it as a transformative step toward modernizing Nigeria’s tax system and aligning it with global standards. However, the agency also flagged areas requiring refinement to ensure the bill’s effective implementation and its…
