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Feb
05
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
FG Unveils National Broadband Alliance To Drive Internet Access

FG Unveils National Broadband Alliance To Drive Internet Access

FGN, Information Technology, News Flash, Telecommunications
FG Unveils National Broadband Alliance To Drive Internet Access The Federal Government has unveiled the National Broadband Alliance, a new initiative aimed at transforming the nation’s digital infrastructure and boosting connectivity across the country. The initiative was unveiled on Tuesday in Lagos by the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, who was represented by the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Aminu Maida. In his address, Tijani stated that NBAN would significantly enhance broadband penetration, which has grown from just 6 per cent in 2015 to approximately 42 per cent as of October 2024. To…
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Feb
04
2025
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NLC To Halt Telecoms Tariff Hike Protest After FG Intervention

NLC To Halt Telecoms Tariff Hike Protest After FG Intervention

Labour, FGN, News Flash, Politics
NLC To Halt Telecoms Tariff Hike Protest After FG Intervention The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has reached an agreement with the federal government to temporarily suspend its planned nationwide protest against the 50 percent increase in telecommunications tariffs. Following a meeting on Monday with government representatives, NLC leadership, led Joe Ajaero, president of the congress, agreed to delay the protest for two weeks. As part of the agreement, a 10-member committee, consisting of five members from each side, has been established to review the tariff hike report and propose solutions that address the concerns of both telecom operators and consumers.…
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Feb
04
2025
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FG Clarifies Electricity Tariff ‘Misrepresentation’

FG Clarifies Electricity Tariff ‘Misrepresentation’

FGN, News Flash, Power & Energy
FG Clarifies Electricity Tariff ‘Misrepresentation’ Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Arowolo Verheijen, has clarified recent media reports suggesting an imminent 65 percent increase in electricity tariffs, stating that her comments on the topic were misrepresented. Reacting to media reports on the said comment in a statement she issued on Monday, Verheijen emphasized that her remarks during a recent press interview were inaccurately reported. “It has become necessary to clarify media reports suggesting an imminent 65 percent increase in electricity tariffs. This is a misrepresentation of what I actually said,” she stated. She however assured Nigerians that the…
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Feb
03
2025
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President Tinubu Congratulates Tems On Grammy Award

President Tinubu Congratulates Tems On Grammy Award

Arts And Culture, FGN, News Flash, Presidency
Tinubu congratulates Tems on Grammy win President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian music sensation Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, on winning the Best African Music Performance award at the 67th annual Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles on Sunday night. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed in a statement titled ‘President Tinubu congratulates Tems on Grammy Award, applauds other Nigerian music stars’ on Monday. “On behalf of the entire nation, President Tinubu commends the singer for her unique artistry, which has brought pride to Nigeria on the global stage for the second time,” Onanuga stated.…
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Feb
03
2025
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Tinubu Signs Bill Establishing New Federal University

Tinubu Signs Bill Establishing New Federal University

FGN, Education, News Flash, Presidency
Tinubu signs bill establishing new federal university President Bola Tinubu has officially signed into law a bill establishing the Federal University of Environmental Technology, Ogoni, Rivers State. This development comes just weeks after President Tinubu met with Ogoni leaders at the State House in Abuja. During the meeting, held on January 21, 2025, the President emphasized the importance of unity and reconciliation, urging the Ogoni people to set aside historical grievances and work collaboratively towards peace, development, and environmental restoration. He stated, “We cannot in any way rewrite history, but we can correct some anomalies of the past going forward.…
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Feb
03
2025
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APPLY NOW: Ministry Of Arts Seeks 20 Creatives For Residency Programme

APPLY NOW: Ministry Of Arts Seeks 20 Creatives For Residency Programme

Arts, Arts And Culture, Entertainment, FGN
APPLY NOW: Ministry Of Art Seeks 20 Creatives For Residency Programme. The federal ministry of art, culture, tourism, and creative economy is seeking applications for a six-week residency programme that aims to address societal challenges and inspire cultural pride through artistic expression. The programme is in collaboration with MADhouse by Tikera Africa and has ‘Re-imagining hope residency’ as its theme. A statement issued on Sunday by Nneka Anibeze, a special adviser to Hannatu Musawa, minister of art, culture, tourism, and creative economy, said the programme will bring together 20 exceptional creatives from across Nigeria. The residency, which will feature two…
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Feb
03
2025
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Brace Up For Fresh Electricity Tariff Hike – FG Tells Nigerians

Brace Up For Fresh Electricity Tariff Hike – FG Tells Nigerians

FGN, Power & Energy
Brace Up For Fresh Electricity Tariff Hike – FG Tells Nigerians The Federal Government says plans are ongoing to increase electricity tariffs “over the next few months”. It, however, said that the planned increase needed to be balanced by subsidies for less-affluent electricity users. Bloomberg quoted the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Energy, Olu Verheijen, as giving this hint at the Africa Heads of State Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where Nigeria presented a $32 billion plan to expand electricity connections by 2030. According to the presidential aide, Nigeria is trying to resolve the transition to…
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Feb
01
2025
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Dangote Refinery Crashes Petrol Price

Dangote Refinery Crashes Petrol Price

FGN, Business, Good Governance
Dangote Refinery Crashes Petrol Price Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from N950 to N890, effective from Saturday. In a statement, the company said the price adjustment is in response to favourable developments in the global energy sector and a significant decline in international crude oil prices. “Dangote Refinery’s decision reflects its commitment to aligning with market realities and ensuring that consumers benefit from changes in international crude oil prices.” In the statement issued by the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, the company explained that this…
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Jan
31
2025
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South East Transportation Infrastructure: Umahi Reaffirms President Tinubu’s Commitment

South East Transportation Infrastructure: Umahi Reaffirms President Tinubu’s Commitment

FGN, Infrastructure, News Flash, South East, Transportation
Umahi reaffirms Tinubu’s commitment to South East transportation infrastructure development The Minister of Works, Engr. Nweze David Umahi, has assured the people of South East of the commitment of the Renewed Hope administration President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to the transformation of the transportation infrastructure in the South East like every other Geo-Political Zone of the country. Umahi stated this during a courtesy call by a delegation from the Anambra and Enugu caucus of the 10th National Assembly who came to seek the federal government’s intervention on the completion of the construction of Enugu – Onitsha Expressway handled by RCC Ltd…
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Jan
31
2025
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NYSC DG Finally Reveals When Corps Members will Start Receiving N77,000 Monthly Allowance

NYSC DG Finally Reveals When Corps Members will Start Receiving N77,000 Monthly Allowance

FGN, Education, News Flash
NYSC DG Finally Reveals When Corps Members Will Start Receiving N77,000 Monthly Allowance The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, has announced that corps members will begin receiving a monthly allowance of N77,000 starting from February 2025. General Ahmed made this announcement on Thursday while addressing the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream 11 corps members in Katsina. He explained that the new allowance has been included in the 2025 Federal Government’s budget and will be implemented once the budget is passed. According to General Ahmed, “This month (January) has already ended, but once the…
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