As Nigeria marks its 64th Independence Day today, former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on Nigerians to unite to overcome their challenges. In a statement posted on his X platform (formerly Twitter), Jonathan acknowledged the economic hardships Nigerians are facing…
Firm launches gas-powered tricycle
Egoras Technology, a sustainable transportation solutions firm, has launched a gast-powered tricycle, Egoras Dual-Fuel Tricycle. The chief executive officer of Egoras Technology, Ugoji Harry, said in a statement that the tricycle was designed to address the challenges posed by the…
Fuel Subsidy: Sanwo-Olu assures residents of more palliatives
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has disclosed plans by his administration to further roll out palliatives for residents as part of measures to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal. The governor made the pledge at the 17th edition…
No railway coaches stolen, says NRC MD
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced that the first set of coaches which was alleged to have been stolen from its Maiduguri yard actually got to its Jos, Plateau State running shed for general repair on October 10, 2023.…
Why you can’t go on your planned strike, FG tells NLC, TUC
The Federal Government yesterday asked the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and its Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, counterpart, to shelve their planned nationwide indefinite strike from October 3, saying going ahead with the proposed industrial action will amount to…
Tinubu launches Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative to transform transportation landscape in Nigeria
In a significant move to mitigate the effects of fuel subsidy removal on Nigerian citizens and reduce energy costs, President Bola Tinubu has given his approval for the establishment of the transformative Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI). With the…
Text of the National Broadcast by President Bola Tinubu to Nigerians on current economic challenges
After darkness comes the glorious dawn My fellow citizens, I want to talk to you about our economy. It is important that you understand the reasons for the policy measures I have taken to combat the serious economic challenges this…
Labour walks out of meeting with FG
The resumed meeting of the Presidential Steering Committee on Subsidy Palliatives, which was scheduled to hold Friday ended badly as the Labour team walked out over alleged lack of readiness of government’s team. The committee at the end of its…