By Ekpenyong Emmanuel The Senate has approved the N49.7 trillion 2025 Budget for a second reading during Thursday’s plenary session. The decision followed extensive deliberations on the general principles of the bill, with senators commending President Bola Tinubu’s vision for the nation. After a voice vote, the Senate President, Godswill …

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a new reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol, to N899.50 per litre. The move is aimed at providing financial relief to Nigerians during the holiday season. This price adjustment follows an earlier reduction …

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel Authorities have arrested the organisers of a children’s funfair in Ibadan, Oyo State, where a stampede on Wednesday led to multiple casualties at Islamic High School, Basorun. Governor Seyi Makinde confirmed the arrest in a statement shared on his official X handle, revealing that investigations are ongoing …

By Ekpeyoung Emmanuel President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed optimism about the economy, stating that “indicators have shown that the economy is responding positively to stimulus.” Speaking on Wednesday while presenting the 2024 budget to a joint session of the National Assembly, Tinubu outlined the administration’s commitment to boosting economic …