‘Unlawful, Unfair, And Unreasonable’ – Court Asked To Stop Tinubu Govt, MTN, Glo, Others From Implementing 50% Telecom Tariff Hike
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the administration of President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) over the recent 50% hike in telecom tariffs. SERAP argued that the increase, which raises call rates to ₦16.5 per minute (from ₦11), 1GB of data to ₦431.25 (from ₦287.5), and […]
Tinubu Departs For Tanzania To Attend Africa Energy Summit
President Bola Tinubu departed Abuja on Saturday for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where he will participate in the Africa Heads of State Energy Summit scheduled for January 27-28, 2025. The summit, hosted by the Tanzanian government in collaboration with the African Development Bank Group and the World Bank, brings together African leaders, private sector stakeholders, development partners, […]
US Stops Issuing Gender-Neutral ‘X’ Passports Under Trump Order
The United States has stopped issuing passports with a gender-neutral “X” option, according to the State Department, following an order by President Donald Trump restricting government recognition of transgender identities. The move rolls back the option first introduced under former president Joe Biden’s administration and leaves an unknown number of people awaiting further guidance on […]
Lagos State Shuts Down Oshodi Pedestrian Bridge Over Safety Concerns
In a decisive move to prioritize public safety, the Lagos State Government has announced the immediate closure of the pedestrian bridge linking Oshodi Bus Terminals 2 and 3. The decision was prompted by concerns over the structural integrity of the bridge, as highlighted by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, in a […]
FG approves construction of new refinery in Nigeria
FG approves construction of new refinery in Nigeria Egalitarian Voice gathered that The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, has approved the construction of a new refinery in Delta State. This license was granted to MRO Energy Limited for the establishment of a 10,000 Barrels Per Stream Day refinery in […]
Details Emerge as Tinubu Meets, Fubara, Wike, Ogoni Leaders in Aso Rock
Details Emerge as Tinubu Meets, Fubara, Wike, Ogoni Leaders in Aso Rock President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assured Ogoni leaders on Tuesday in Abuja that his administration would prioritise peace, justice, and sustainable development in the area. At a meeting at the State House in Abuja, President Tinubu passionately called for unity and reconciliation, urging the […]
Oyo PTS Chairman, Dr. Dikko Highlights Oyo State Commitment to Sustainable CNG Technology in Transportation
The Chairman and Sole Administrator of Oyo State Pacesetter Transportation Service (PTS), Hon. (Dr.) Ibraheem Oladeji Salami–DIKKO, has reaffirmed Oyo State’s commitment to sustainable Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) technology in transportation. Dr. Dikko represented Oyo State Government at the Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGI) launch in New Delhi, India, on May 5, 2024 showcasing the state’s […]
ALGON: 774 councils to open dedicated accounts with CBN
NFIU to monitor spending Fraudulent chairmen, other officials for prosecution by EFCC, ICPC The 774 local governments are to open dedicated accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for the direct disbursement of allocations to them from the Federation Account, the Association of Local Governments (ALGON) said yesterday. The National President, Bello Lawal Yandaki, said the […]
Nigeria Set To Get Over 20 New States Amidst Ongoing 1999 Constitution Amendment (FULL LIST)
Nigeria is set to get over 20 new states amidst the ongoing 1999 Constitution Amendment. Egalitarian Voice reports that the National Assembly is currently reviewing several bills proposing the creation of new states in Nigeria, as part of an ongoing amendment of the 1999 Constitution. These proposals, submitted in 2024 by lawmakers and various interest […]
Senator Ndume Drops Stunning Revelation About Tinubu and His Administration
The Senator representing Borno South senatorial district, Ali Ndume, has stated that he has too much respect for President Bola Tinubu to be a critic of him. Egalitarian Voice reports that Senator Ndune has been vocal over the economic situation under Tinubu stressing that the President is being misled by his advisers. The senator who […]