Nigeria’s Debt Profile Hits N32.92trn
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS),says public debt portfolio as at Dec. 31, 2020, stood at N32.92 trillion, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reveals. The current debt profile was for the
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Court Affirms FCCPC’s Power To Probe Airfares
The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed that the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has the legal power to investigate complaints about airline ticket prices. In a verdict Justice
Former CCT Chairman Faces Corruption Charges, Remanded In Kuje Prison
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Maitama has ordered the remand of former Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Mr. Danladi Umar, in Kuje prison. Justice Peter Kekemeke
EFCC Drags Ex-Port Harcourt Refinery MD To Court Over Alleged Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned Ahmed Dikko, former Managing Director of the Port Harcourt Refining Company Ltd, over alleged money laundering and economic fraud. Dikko was arraigned on Wednesday
PSC Dismisses 4, Sanctions 31 Police Officers Over Misconduct
The Police Service Commission has dismissed four senior police officers and sanctioned 31 others on account of misconduct and professional breaches. The decisions were taken during the Commission’s plenary meeting at its
We Can’t Intervene In N1.3 bn PFIPC Controversy Without Petition – Senate
The Senate cannot intervene in the controversy surrounding the alleged fake Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council without receiving a formal petition. Senate Spokesperson, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, disclosed this on Tuesday after plenary
CJN To New Judges: Reject Unsolicited Gifts Or Risk Your Career
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has warned new lower court judges against accepting unsolicited gifts, saying the practice could endanger their careers. Speaking on Tuesday at the opening of
Senate To Tinubu: Nationalise South African Firms, Cut Ties Over Xenophobia
The Senate on Tuesday asked President Bola Tinubu to consider nationalising South African businesses in Nigeria and severing diplomatic ties over xenophobic killings. Senator Adams Oshiomhole proposed that companies like MTN, Stanbic
Ogun Lawyers Down Tools Over Hike In Court Fees
Lawyers in Ogun State have withdrawn their services for three days to protest new court charges introduced by the state High Court. The Ogun State chapter of the Nigerian Bar Association ordered
LAWMA Jails 16 For Illegal Waste Disposal In Lagos
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has secured the conviction of 16 persons for environmental offences in Lagos. The Oshodi Special Offences and Mobile Court, on sentenced each offender to four months’
Reps Fail To Pass 87% Of Bills In 3 Years
The House of Representatives has failed to pass 87% of bills introduced bills introduced since the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly in June 2023. Briefing journalists at the National Assembly, Chairman
