The organised labour will on Monday (today) commence nationwide protests over the electricity tariff hike and removal of subsidy from the power sector by the Federal Government. The National Treasurer of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Olatunji Ambali and the National Deputy President of the Trade Union Congress, Tommy Etim, who …
Read More »Chad’s Military Ruler Declared Winner of Presidential Election
Chad’s military leader, Mahamat Deby Itno, was declared the winner of this week’s presidential election, according to provisional results released Thursday. The results were contested by his main rival, Prime Minister Succès Masra. The national agency that manages Chad’s election released results of Monday’s vote weeks earlier than planned. The …
Read More »Nigeria: Lagos Begins Demolition of Illegal Shanties in Ikoyi Towers
The Lagos State Government has begun the demolition of illegal shanties within the abandoned Ikoyi Towers, days after discovering hundreds of undocumented individuals residing in makeshift structures in the compound. This development was disclosed by the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, through a post on …
Read More »Nigeria: Bandits Abduct Bank Manager in Zamfara
Bandits in the early hours of Tuesday stormed Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, and kidnapped the manager of TAJ Bank, Gusau, Mansur Kaura, at his residence. A source close to the manager told reporters that the bandits invaded the house at Gidan Dari Bypass around 12am on Tuesday and whisked …
Read More »Nigeria: Ikeja Electric Reduces Tariff for Band A Customers
Ikeja Electric Distribution Company (IE) has announced the reduction of its electricity tariff for customers under Band A from N225/kWh to N206.80/kWh. In a circular signed by the management of the company on Monday, IE said the customers will now pay N206.80/kwh, rather than the stipulated N225/kwh ordered by the …
Read More »Nigerian Hospital Performs Kidney Treatment With LASER Technology
The Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), Kano State has made a significant leap in medical advancement by performing its first kidney and urology treatments using Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation, LASER, technology. The technology will enable doctors to treat kidney and urology issues using less invasive procedures. The …
Read More »Fuel Scarcity in Nigeria Disrupts Business Operations
Fuel shortages that hit parts of Nigeria last week have escalated, bringing several businesses to a halt, including in commercial hub Lagos. Public transport users were left stranded on Monday as operators pulled services, while some of those who obtained transportation were made to pay higher fares. Local media reports …
Read More »Malawi Gets $57.6 Million World Bank Grant to Address Food Crisis
The World Bank said on Friday that it was providing $57.6 million in “quick release” grant financing to Malawi to help the country respond to a food crisis. “This support comes in the context of the severe food crisis the country is suffering due to El Niño conditions in the …
Read More »Nigeria: Fire Breaks Out at Lagos Airport
Confusion reigned for almost some time at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Thursday morning due to an initial thick smoke which subsequently resulted in a fire outbreak around the E54 passenger bridge at the E wing axis of the international airport. The development forced all flight operations to be diverted to …
Read More »Nigeria: 119 Inmates Escape from Suleja Correctional Centre Fence
One hundred and nineteen inmates have escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Suleja, in Niger State after a rainstorm damaged part of the facility late Wednesday. “A heavy downpour that lasted for several hours on the night of Wednesday, 24 April 2024 has wreaked havoc on the Medium Security …
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