By: Ekpenyong Emmanuel In a bid to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion on major roads, Minister of Works, David Umahi, has directed the removal of speed bumps on the country’s highways. Umahi made this announcement at a two-day retreat for Federal Ministry of Works Highway Engineers and Managerial Staff …
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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and several key areas of Abuja, including Maitama, Wuse, and Garki, were plunged into darkness following a recent attack by vandals on critical power lines. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirmed that the vandals stole underground cables, disrupting power supply across the affected regions. …
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By: Ekpenyong Emmanuel In a move that is set to send shockwaves through Nigeria’s petroleum market, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol, from N899.50 to N955 per litre. The price hike, which takes effect from 5:30 PM on …
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The Federal Government, states, and local government areas (LGAs) have shared a total of N1.424 trillion, representing the Federation Account Revenue for December 2024. This distribution was concluded at the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting held in Abuja in January 2025. A statement signed by Bawa Mokwa, Director of …
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