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FG Rules Out Electricity Tariff Hike, Secures N1.23trn Bond For Sector Debt
The Federal Government has ruled out an increase in electricity tariffs while raising N1.23 trillion through a bond to address outstanding debts in the power sector. Power grid Blocks N120bn yearly revenue losses The Federal Government has ruled out an immediate increase in electricity tariffs, saying it has instead raised an estimated N1.23 trillion towards settling…
NCAA Orders Air Peace To Compensate Passengers Over Flight Delay
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has directed Air Peace to compensate affected passengers after a delayed Lagos-Enugu flight sparked a complaint over the airline’s handling of the disruption. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has directed Air Peace to compensate passengers affected by a delayed Lagos-Enugu flight on Monday. The directive followed a preliminary investigation…
Iran President Vows To Defend Tehran’s Position At 81st UNGA
Iran’s president has vowed to firmly defend his country’s positions at the 81st United Nations General Assembly, as the US permits part of Tehran’s delegation to attend the summit under movement restrictions. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during the General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York City…
Court Adjourns El-Rufai’s N1bn Rights Suit Against ICPC, Police, AGF To October 27
The N1bn fundamental rights suit filed by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai against the ICPC, police and Attorney-General of the Federation has been adjourned until October 27. Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday adjourned a N1 billion fundamental rights suit filed by former Kaduna State Governor,…
FG Defends Tinubu’s UNGA Absence, Says Shettima Has Full Presidential Mandate
The Federal Government adds that Tinubu is currently on annual leave, stressing that his decision to ask the Vice President to lead Nigeria’s delegation is neither unusual nor a diminution of the country’s diplomatic standing. Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu addresses the 78th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City on…
Atiku Questions Tinubu’s 21-Day Absence, Asks ‘Who Is In Charge?’
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has questioned President Bola Tinubu’s prolonged absence, arguing that the Constitution does not provide for a “working vacation” as a substitute for the formal process of presidential succession. Atiku and Tinubu photo combo The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has questioned the continued absence of…
81st UNGA: US Denies Visas To Some Iranian Delegation Members, Reports Say
The United States has reportedly denied visas to some members of Iran’s delegation ahead of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, where President Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to address the gathering on Wednesday. In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian attends the 18th BRICS Summit in New…
First Niger Bridge Reopening Delayed As Rain Disrupts Repair Works
The planned reopening of the First Niger Bridge has been delayed after rainfall disrupted ongoing emergency maintenance and rehabilitation works aimed at improving the bridge’s safety and durability. A truck drives through the Onitsha Bridge in Onitsha, Nigeria, on February 28, 2023. (Photo by Patrick Meinhardt / AFP) The much-anticipated reopening of the First Niger…
Xi Jinping Set To Visit US For Trump Talks On Wednesday, China Confirms
China has confirmed that President Xi Jinping will travel to the United States for talks with President Donald Trump, amid heightened focus on tensions between the two countries over technology and artificial intelligence. US President Donald Trump (R) shakes hands with China’s President Xi Jinping as he leaves after a visit to Zhongnanhai Garden in…
Niger Miners’ Deaths: NSCDC Must Be Held Accountable, Says Deji Adeyanju
Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has called for accountability over the deaths of miners in Niger State, warning against any attempt to cover up wrongdoing or interfere with the ongoing investigation. Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has said the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) cannot avoid responsibility for the deaths of…
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