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Nigeria’s inflation rate has risen to 32.70% for the month of September, according to a report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday. The NBS reported that the headline inflation rate for September 2024 was 32.70%, compared to 32.15% recorded in August 2024. “Looking at the movement, …

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has lauded the progress of work on the Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) facility in Lagos, a joint venture between NNPC Limited and Century Nigeria Limited, in partnership with WAEP and ENSERV. During an inspection visit to the …

The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has launched the installation of solar-powered street lights in Ukwuakwu Ututu, Arochukwu Local Government Area. This initiative is part of his commitment to fulfilling his campaign promises. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Chief Idika Ike, Hon. Osonwa assured the …

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi described the recent hike in the price of petrol products as “unfortunate and insensitive”. Obi made this known in a statement he titled “Reversing the Sudden Fuel Price Increase”, on his X.com account, on Saturday. …

As part of measures to mitigate the recent fuel price hike and the economic hardship being experienced in the country, the leadership of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Youth Province 1, in Lagos, has announced the provision of a free three-month transportation programme tagged “Free Bus To Work Powered …

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kaduna Sector Command, on Saturday confirmed seven passengers dead in a road traffic crash at Hayin Gada, Kaduna. The Sector Commander, Mr Kabir Nadabo, confirmed the accident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna. Nadabo said, “The road traffic crash occurred at …

Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (oil and gas) has raised alarm over the hacking of his account by a fraudster who is now sending messages to his contacts to solicit for funds. The fraudster, according to a sample of his message shared by the Minister on …

Former President of Nigeria and chairman of the West African Elders’ Forum (WAEF) Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has called on Ghana’s Electoral Commission and the security authorities to inspire confidence in the people ahead of the December 7, 2024, general elections. Jonathan also stressed that the success of elections in …

The Lagos State Government has taken decisive action to remove illegal structures erected by officers of the Nigerian Army adjacent to the perimeter fence of Yaba College of Technology. This move follows the expiration of notices served to those responsible for the unauthorized constructions. Tokunbo Wahab, the state’s Commissioner for …

In a significant initiative to combat tuberculosis (TB) in Lagos State, First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu inaugurated Local Government TB Champions and Ambassadors, the Lagos State TB Steering Committee, and the Lagos STOP TB Partnership. The event took place on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at the First Lady’s Banquet Hall, …