The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) announced that a recent industry-wide investigation indicated possible price manipulation in the Nigerian cement market. This information was shared in a statement released on Tuesday by Ondaje Ijagwu, the Director of Corporate Affairs. The statement explained that this development stemmed from a three-month cross-border study conducted by … Read more
The association stated that there is no available land in Benue for this ranching program and that its members are unhappy with the decision. This information was shared by the acting chairman of the association, Rev. Jonathan Terwase Ugbede, during a meeting in Makurdi. He pointed out that the land in Benue is already insufficient … Read more
A recent eye health survey has revealed that cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in Jigawa State, responsible for 40.8 percent of blindness cases. The results were shared by eye consultant Dr. Tafida Abubakar during a dissemination meeting for the Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness (RAAB7) held in Jigawa State on Tuesday. The survey … Read more
Hyacinth Alia, the Governor of Benue State, has put forward the names of six commissioner nominees to the State House of Assembly for their screening and confirmation. This announcement was made in a statement issued on Tuesday by Zape Upaa, the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Alfred … Read more
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has officially sworn in the newly elected chairmen for the 20 local government areas in the state, cautioning them about corruption and the improper use of public funds. The governor issued this warning on Tuesday during the swearing-in ceremony held at the Government House in Bauchi. He encouraged the council … Read more
In response to Kaduna Electricity Distribution Plc’s (KAEDC) N456.5bn cumulative market liabilities and its ongoing financial and operational difficulties, the board of directors has been disbanded by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The power distribution company’s new core investor will be chosen in an open and transparent procedure, and an interim board of special … Read more
According to Babachir Lawal, a former secretary to the federal government, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) would lose the 2027 Adamawa state governorship race because Atiku Abubakar disdains the rule of law and due process. Lawal has publicly stated his intention to sue the ADC and Atiku over what he claims is the illegal substitution … Read more
Ten thousand soldiers are ready for Saturday’s governorship election, according to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun State Command. Additionally, the command instructed its election officials to maintain a professional, unbiased, and apolitical stance throughout the entire process. The order was issued by Igbalawole Sotiyo, commandant of the Nigerian State Commandant’s Corps … Read more
The primary motivation behind the coup attempt to depose President Bola Tinubu has been revealed by Colonel Mohammed Ma’aji of the Nigerian Army. Premium Times reports that Ma’aji blamed the suspected coup participants for a host of problems, including rising insecurity, corruption, and economic hardship. Ma’aji added that conversations about military involvement began in 2023, … Read more
About 15,000 consumer complaints received thru online and physical means inside the Lagos Zonal Office of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, have been handled. During a discussion with journalists at the FCCPC office in Ikeja, Dr. Olubunmi Otti, the commission’s zonal coordinator, revealed this. If customers are unhappy with a product or … Read more