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President Bola Tinubu has 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.According to a statement signed by the President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, Ogoni town of Tai will host the university.He said that during the signing ceremony at the State House, President Tinubu said the establishment of the university will further empower Ogoni...

The National Union of Local Government Employees has warned the Central Bank of Nigeria against aiding state governors in undermining the financial autonomy of local government councils, following reports that the apex bank has refused to open accounts for councils over alleged non-compliance with auditing requirements.In an interview, the NULGE National President, Hakeem Ambali, dismissed claims that local governments had ...

The Nigeria Labour Congress has suspended its planned nationwide protest against the recent 50 per cent hike in telecom tariffs approved by the Federal Government.The labour union aborted the planned rally scheduled for Tuesday (today) following a meeting with government representatives at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation in Abuja.The telecom regulator, the Nigerian Communica...

The Lagos state government has cautioned motorists against making illicit payments to touts for illegal parking on bridges and other open spaces across the state.The special adviser to the governor on transportation, Sola Giwa, said this in a statement.The statement was signed by Taofiq Adebayo, director, public affairs and enlightenment Department, LASTMA.According to Giwa, the notificat...

To avert tomorrow’s nationwide protest by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and its civil society allies against the 50 per cent hike in telecommunications tariffs, the Federal Government has summoned labour leaders to a meeting today.It was gathered that the meeting is also to discuss NLC’s opposition to the N8 billion government budgetary allocation for electricity bill sensitization which the labour movement ...

The Lagos State Waterways Authority has partnered with the Lagos State Waste Management Authority Marine Unit to address pollution and other environmental effects of waterways activities.The General Manager of LASWA, Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos that the partnership was particularly on waste management to improve safety on waterways.Emmanuel said under the partnership, L...

In a bold move to drive economic relief for Nigerians, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the ex-depot price of its petrol from N950 to N890. This is just as the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has said petrol prices will crash following the revival of the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries by the federal government.Dangote Group, in a statement issued yest...

Suspected herdsmen have reportedly attacked Amegu village, Nkalaha community in the Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State killing several residents and setting houses ablaze.The assault is believed to be a reprisal following the reported killing of cattle belonging to herdsmen in the area.Confirming the attack, a native of the area, Prof. Ndubuisi Idenyi, said the assailants stormed the village in ...

The Lagos State Waterways Authority has partnered with the Lagos State Waste Management Authority Marine Unit to address pollution and other environmental effects of waterways activities.The General Manager of LASWA, Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos that the partnership was particularly on waste management to improve safety on waterways.Emmanuel said under the partnership, L...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is ready for any challenge from opposition leaders during the 2027 general election, the Presidency said.It faulted comments by the political opponents against the administration, describing them as “distracting” and “Machiavellian.”The Presidency advised the leading opposition figures and other critics – Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Mr. Peter Obi, Senato...