CNG TRANSITION CUTS TRANSPORT FARES BY UP TO 50% ON SOME NIGERIAN ROUTES
By Aishat Momoh. O. Some public transport routes participating in the Federal Government’s compressed natural gas (CNG) transition programme have recorded fare reductions of between...
NEC APPROVES 90-DAY PLAN TO LOWER COST OF LIVING
HOTJIST NEWS The National Economic Council has approved a 90-day economic action plan focused on lowering the cost of living, making food more affordable, and...
EFCC ARRESTS ABUJA BUSINESSMAN OVER ALLEGED $120M FRAUD
By 'Balogun Ibrahim The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a 57-year-old Abuja-based businessman over allegations that he defrauded a Ukrainian investor of...
UNILAG INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL TEACHERS BEGIN WORK-TO-RULE OVER UNPAID ARREARS
By 'Balogun Ibrahim Teachers at the International School, University of Lagos (ISL), on Wednesday commenced a work-to-rule action to protest delays in implementing a National...
STATE POLICE: EKITI, KEBBI JOIN 13 STATES BACKING CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
By 'Balogun Ibrahim The Ekiti and Kebbi State Houses of Assembly have endorsed the proposed constitutional amendment to establish state police, bringing the number of...
UNICEF, AIRTEL AFRICA, FG EXTEND FREE DIGITAL EDUCATION TO 2,000 SCHOOLS
By 'Balogun Ibrahim The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Airtel Africa and the Federal Government have expanded access to free digital learning and skills development...
EBOLA: FG ASSURES NIGERIANS OF CAPACITY TO CONTAIN OUTBREAK
By 'Balogun Ibrahim The Federal Government on Wednesday attributed Nigeria’s swift detection of its first Ebola case to the preparedness measures put in place by...
PRESIDENCY EXPANDS SKILLS TRAINING TO TACKLE INSECURITY, YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT
By 'Balogun Ibrahim The Presidency has announced plans to expand skills acquisition and entrepreneurship training as part of efforts to tackle crime and insecurity through...
LAGOS HOLDS SECOND PHYSICAL PLANNING SUMMIT, SEEKS STRONGER REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
By: Fasasi Hammad The Lagos State Government has called for stronger implementation of physical development plans, improved regional cooperation and increased investment in infrastructure to...
NIDCOM HAILS DIASPORA REMITTANCES, INVESTMENTS, CITES REFORM CONFIDENCE
By 'Balogun Ibrahim The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has applauded Nigerians in the Diaspora for their contributions to the Nigerian economy, as monthly remittance...