The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has confirmed the removal of electricity subsidies by the Federal Government. The Chairman of the Commission, Sanusi Garba told journalist at a news conference in Abuja that the review was conducted in line with multi-year tariff order that mandates that electricity tariff be reviewed every six months. Garba said it is the…
Leading Nigerian banker, Tony Elumelu, has complained about the level of hardship being experienced by Nigerians. Elumelu lamented that things are getting worse and worse, with no electrify for five days, increasing prices of petrol and diesel, and frightening cost of food, among others. He said listening to his colleagues at the office about issues that they…
The United Kingdom Embassy in Nigeria has announced the temporary suspension of study, work and family visa applications. The embassy explained in a statement on Twitter that it took the decision because priority has been placed on applications made under the Ukraine Family Scheme. The statement also disclosed that the Ukraine Family Scheme was launched in response…
The United States government says it has plans to ensure the growth of women in Nigeria, especially in the area of technology. US Consul General, Claire Pierangelo, made this known at an event in Lagos to mark this year’s International Women’s Day. Pierangelo said the US intends to empower women with skills and mentoring through its Tech…
The first batch of Nigerians evacuated from Ukraine have arrived in Abuja. The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri disclosed this in a tweet. Dabiri revealed that the passengers, numbering 416 from Romania, landed at the private jet terminal of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at about 7:10 am today. The evacuees are mostly…
The Federal Executive Council has approved three point-five billion naira for projects under the Ministry of Aviation. This was disclosed to State House Correspondents after the weekly virtual Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Speaking about the meeting, Laolu Akande, who is the spokesperson for the Vice…