The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), has granted 25-year gas distribution licences to 10 companies in a move aimed at enhancing domestic gas utilisation across the country. The licences, issued on Tuesday in Abuja, will enable these companies to establish, construct, and operate gas distribution networks in key regions of Nigeria. The awarded licences cover franchise areas in Lagos, Ibadan, Port Harcourt, and…

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has issued a stern warning to financial institutions, stressing that any violations of the newly launched Nigeria Foreign Exchange (FX) Code will lead to severe sanctions. During the launch of the FX Code at the CBN headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, January 28,, Cardoso emphasised the critical role the framework will play in restoring trust and transparency in Nigeria’s…

President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigeria is leveraging over $3.25 billion in foreign investment to ensure a steady and reliable power supply for 23.7 million people across the country.This investment, which includes contributions from the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank, is central to Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to electrify its most remote and hard-to-reach communities, with a focus on achieving energy equity.Tinubu made the announcement at the…

After cutting off his wife’s wrist over suspicion of infidelity, an Enugu State-based man, Sunday Echege has landed in police net. Disclosing the development in a statement, Enugu Police Command Public Relations Officer Daniel Ndukwe said that suspect was arrested by police with the assistance of members of his community. Ndukwe noted that the incident occurred in Ibagwa-Ani community, Nsukka Local Govermeant Area of the state on Tuesday. The police…

Former presidential candidate and activist, Omoyele Sowore, is set to appear before Justice Abdullah Liman of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, 29 January 2025, after being arrested and detained by the police on Monday, January 27. Sowore’s lawyer, Marshall Abubakar, confirmed to reporters that the police had secured charges to arraign the rights activist for multiple offences related to cyberstalking, obstructing public officers, and disobedience to lawful…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has expressed concerns over the delay in conducting Nigeria’s national population census, which he believes would have provided a more accurate assessment of the country’s population. Abbas commended President Bola Tinubu for directing the National Population Commission (NPC) to conduct a biometric census, underscoring that a national headcount is long overdue. A statement issued on Tuesday, January 28, by Abbas’s Special…

The recent 50 percent increase in call and data tariffs has continued to generate tension as telecom subscribers and advocacy groups are contemplating challenging the contentious action in court after failing to get the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to have a rethink. In light of this, the subscribers’ umbrella group, the National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS) on Wednesday, declared its intention to initiate legal proceedings against the telecom regulator,…

Out of the nearly two million persons classified as illegal immigrants by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for deportation from the country, 3,690 have been identified to be Nigerians. The deportations come as President Donald Trump enforces his crackdown on illegal immigrants in the country. According to a document from ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), titled “Noncitizens on the ICE Non-Detained Docket with Final Orders of…

U.S. President Donald Trump still plans to make good on his promise to issue tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Saturday, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said on Tuesday. Leavitt told reporters in her first White House press briefing that Trump also is still “very much” considering fresh tariffs on China for Saturday. Shortly after taking office last week, Trump set a Feb. 1 deadline for imposing 25% tariffs on…

Police have recorded 504 cases of child sexual abuse in UK high street hotel chains in 2023, according to data shared exclusively with BBC News. Of these, 92% (464 cases) involved physical contact with a child, and 40% (203 cases) were classified as rape. The data, provided by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), reveals that most incidents occurred in budget hotel chains, often located near transport hubs like train…

WASHINGTON, Jan 28 (Reuters) – A U.S. judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked part of President Donald Trump’s sweeping directive to pause federal grants, loans and other financial aid, giving a win to advocacy groups that said it would disrupt programs that serve tens of millions of Americans. U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan ordered the Trump administration not to block funding for ongoing programs until Feb. 3 at a hearing in Washington court. Groups representing…

An Air Busan passenger plane bound for Hong Kong caught fire at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea, on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, prompting the swift evacuation of all passengers and crew members onboard. The fire reportedly broke out around 10:30 PM local time (1330 GMT) at the tail section of the aircraft, according to Yonhap News Agency. A total of 169 passengers and seven flight attendants were onboard…