The House Committee on Labour, Employment, and Productivity, alongside its Senate counterpart, has advocated for the delisting of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) from Schedule 1 of the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA), 2007. This advocacy follows a decision by the National Assembly and the NSITF to strengthen their collaboration, aiming to enhance the […]
Barrister Isaac Ajiboye Omodewu, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, has passed away. He died in the early hours of Monday in the United States, where he had been seeking treatment since November of last year. Details later
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has granted permits to various companies, including Golden Penny Power Limited and MTN Communications Nigeria Limited, to generate electricity through mini-grids. In the first quarter of 2024, NERC issued nine new off-grid generation licenses with a combined capacity of 109.69 megawatts, along with three new trading licenses. Golden Penny […]
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has approached the Federal Government to mediate in the ongoing dispute with Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. regarding the Ogun Free Trade Zone (FTZ). The governor reportedly met with top federal officials last Thursday to resolve the issue, which has escalated to the seizure of presidential jets by a […]
Fuel scarcity may worsen in Lagos this week, according to industry insiders. While fuel remains available, motorists face skyrocketing prices. A depot operator confirmed that supplies would continue to arrive at depots but warned they would be insufficient to alleviate the ongoing crisis. In Abeokuta, Ogun State, the situation is dire. A petrol station manager, […]
Matrix Energy Group, a leading indigenous oil marketing and trading company, has issued an official statement addressing recent allegations made in an online publication. The company, known for its unwavering commitment to quality and industry integrity, categorically denied the claims that it had discharged substandard petroleum products in July 2024. NaijaneXusnews obtained the press statement […]
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has endorsed Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the next Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). This decision was made during its 106th meeting, chaired by the current CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who formally recommended Justice Kekere-Ekun to President Bola Tinubu for appointment. The recommendation was announced by NJC’s Director of Information, Soji […]
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) on Thursday confirmed that Nigeria has recorded a total of 39 confirmed cases of Mpox and zero deaths across 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) since the beginning of 2024. NCDC Director-General, Dr. Jide Idris, who disclosed this at a press conference in Abuja, […]
By Ismail Omipidan Being exceptional in dance craft is a talent. In dancing, one could wake up anytime to respond to the lyrics and songs without any adequate preparation and strategy. In fact, one could continue to change the dancing steps until one finds the movement that really suits the music being played. This is […]
In a shocking development, the Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Jalal Arabi, and the commission’s secretary, Abdullahi Kontagora, have been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). They face accusations of egregious mismanagement of the N90bn subsidy allocated for the 2024 Hajj. Documents seen by The PUNCH reveal […]
