Month: February 2025

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its proposed protest over the 50 per cent increase in telecommunication tariff. A  statement signed by the Director, Information & Public Relations in the office of the Secretary General of the  Federation, SEGUIN IMOHIOSEN, said the decision was taken yesterday after the labour union met with the delegation from the Federal government led by the SGF, GEORGE AKUME, a meeting aimed to maintain industrial harmony and to also […]

President BOLA TINUBU yesterday in Abuja, signed into law a bill establishing the Federal University of Environment and Technology (FUET) in Ogoni, Rivers State and pledged more support for the community. In a statement by the President’s spokesperson, BAYO ONANUGA, the president noted that Ogoni town of Tai will host the university, revealing that the establishment of the university will further empower Ogoni citizens and provide more opportunities for participation and development. President TINUBU  stated that Ogoni have been […]

The Federal Government says Nigerians should brace up for fresh electricity tariffs in months.  The Special Adviser to President BOLA TINUBU on Energy, OLU VERHEIJEN, stated  this in an interview in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, while attending a World Bank-backed conference where Nigeria presented a $32 billion plan to boost electricity connections by 2030.   The energy adviser said Nigeria’s power prices need to rise by about two thirds for many customers to reflect […]