Energy: Tinubu approves initiative to convert PMS-dependent vehicles to use Gas
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) to ease the impact of fuel subsidy removal on Nigerians by reducing energy costs. This…
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DHQ counts losses, 3 officers, 22 soldiers, 4 pilots in ambush, helicopter crash
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says three officers, 22 soldiers, 2 pilots and 2 crew members were killed during ambush by bandits and helicopter crash that occurred in Wushishi and Shiroro LGA…
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NEC constitutes committee to liaise with labour unions on fuel subsidy
National Economic Council (NEC) has constituted an Ad-hoc Committee to engage with the leadership of labour unions to resolve issues surrounding the petrol subsidy removal across the states. Director Information,…
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FG approves N5bn for states, LGs as palliatives
The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of N5billion to states, local government councils and the FCT to cushion the effects of the subsidy removal on petrol. Governor Babagana Zulum…
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DHQ: Troops neutralise 28 terrorists, arrest 113, rescue 82 hostages
The Defence Headquarters says the troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria had in the last two weeks neutralised 28 terrorists, apprehended 113 and rescued 82 victims in various operations…
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Emefiele: Judge lambasts DPP, you’re not law-abiding, no respect for the court
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday struck out charges of illegal possession of firearm and ammunition preferred against suspended Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. Justice…
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NAF reacts to viral video of crashed helicopter in Niger
The attention of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has been drawn to a video circulating on social media platforms allegedly depicting the wreckage of the crashed MI-171 helicopter with bodies…
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NIS alerts applicants against fraudulent recruitment invitation letters
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has warned the general public especially applicants to be weary of fraudulent invitation letters for recruitment into the service. The warning is contained in a…
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NNPC secures $3bn emergency crude oil repayment loan from Afreximbank
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and Afreximbank have jointly signed a commitment letter and term sheet for an emergency three billion dollars crude oil repayment loan. The…
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Tinubu allocates portfolios to ministers, swearing in Monday, Wike takes charge of FCT
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday approved the appointment of the new ministers and also allocated their portfolios. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Ajuri Ngelale, who…
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