By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Federal Government has disbursed about ₦688bn to over 9.2 million Nigerians under the Household Prosperity and Empowerment Cash Transfer (HOPE-CT) programme, according to Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro. Speaking in Abuja on Monday, he said the scheme supports vulnerable households with ₦75,000 paid…
By Our Reporter EAST LONDON (CONVERSEER) – Police have been deployed in force after a planned march by traditional leaders and anti-immigration activists in KuGompo (East London) turned violent, leaving 10 vehicles damaged and one building partially torched. The demonstration, organised by groups including March and March, began peacefully at City Hall where protesters handed…
By Joe Udo JOS (CONVERSEER) – At least 20 persons have been confirmed dead, with several others injured, following a Sunday night attack in the Angwan Rukuba area of Jos, Plateau State. According to Plateau News, the attack occurred between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and is believed to have been carried out by gunmen…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed Mobile Network Operators-MNOs to compensate subscribers who experience poor network service below the approved Quality of Service standards. This will be mainly in the form of airtime credits based on subscribers’ average spending and their presence in Local Government Areas where service…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Two years after the Federal Government increased electricity tariffs for Band A customers, promising a minimum of 20 hours of daily supply, many consumers say the expected improvements have not materialised. The tariff hike, announced in April 2024, saw rates jump from N68 to N225 per kilowatt-hour, a move…
