economy

Gowon urges African leaders to prioritise housing

Former Head of State, General. Yakubu Gowon, has urged African leaders to prioritise affordable housing as a key component of their sustainable development agendas. Gowon, represented by Prof. Suleiman Bogoro,…

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NRC alerts public on fraudulent booking platforms

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has informed passengers to desist from patronising fraudulent booking platforms. Chief Public Relations Officer of NRC, Mr Callistus Unyimadu, who disclosed this, in a statement,…

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NRC nabs railway track components vandals in Katsina, Niger

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has recorded significant breakthroughs in the fight against railway infrastructure vandalism with multiple arrests made in Katsina and Niger states.The Managing Director, NRC, Dr Kayode…

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NERC faults states on electricity tariffs fixing

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) lacks the authority to determine electricity tariffs when the power is generated and transmitted from the national grid.NERC…

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NAFDAC denies shutdown of noodles factory

….,..viral audio claiming The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a formal disclaimer concerning an audio recording circulating on social media. The audio recording…

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NRC: Viral train fire video outdated

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) on Sunday in Lagos refuted a video circulating on social media, especially Facebook, claiming one of its coaches caught fire. A statement by Mr Callistus Unyimadu,…

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EFCC Chairman rallies groups against Naira abuse

……..in Lagos The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has called on critical stakeholders in the anti-graft war to join hands with the…

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Customs intercepts fuel worth ₦58.36m

The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted 35,535 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), worth ₦58.36 million, at several notorious smuggling flashpoints known for fuel diversion. Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi,…

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NCS seizes 420kg Pangolin scales

……in Kano The Nigeria Customs Service, Kano/Jigawa Area Command, has intercepted 420 kilograms of Pangolin scales during a coordinated intelligence-led operation in a suburb of the Kano metropolis. Disclosing this…

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Help me pass Unexplained Wealth Bill, EFCC boss begs NASS

……..says what we have uncovered in oil and gas sector is mind-boggling. The Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Mr Ola Olukoyede, has urged the National Assembly to pass…

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