(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Enugu first lady, Mrs. Nkechinyere Mbah’s Non governmental organization NGO, Custos Care Foundation (CCF) has condemned in strong terms the alleged dehumanizing and brutal treatment of a student in uniform at the Federal Government College, Enugu, as depicted in a viral video currently circulating online. It said “we unequivocally condemn this act […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC JV) – Operator of the NNPC Limited, SPDC, TotalEnergies and Nigerian Agip Oil Company Joint Venture– has, announced the donation of US$1 million to support efforts to provide relief to over half a million people displaced in flood impacted communities of Borno State. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA) has identified high level of importation of finished products into Nigeria as the key reason for the continuous depreciation of the naira, even as it threw its weight behind the Dangote Refinery. It said the organization is committed towards supporting the growth […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Sunday for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to attend the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, which would focus on the current situation in the Middle East. According to a press release issued on Saturday and signed by Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Sani Musa, has hailed President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, especially the floating of the naira and removal of fuel subsidy. After he came to office in May 2023, President Tinubu ended a long-standing fuel subsidy that cost the government billions of dollars a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is ready for the Ondo State Governorship election holding on Saturday 16th November, its Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has assured. Speaking before an impressive audience at the Stakeholders’ Meeting, held at the Dome in Akure, Ondo State on Thursday 7th November, Prof Yakubu also affirmed that […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister for Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has ordered the Transition Company of Nigeria (TCN) and all other relevant agencies of the ministry to begin the immediate implementation of the recommendations of the inter-agency committee, set up to address the incessant grid collapses in the power sector. This is as the TCN […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The black box, flight data recorder (FDR), or cockpit voice recorder (CVR) of the Sikorsky SK76 helicopter have been recovered, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) said on Friday. On October 24, the ill-fated aircraft, operated by East Wind Aviation and hired by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, nosedived in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government on Thursday said that it appreciated the endurance of Nigerians on side effects of economic reforms which according to it, have started yielding results. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, stated this during an interactive session with the Senate Committee on Finance. According […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the emergence of a new terror group known as ‘Lukarawas’ in the Northwestern states of Sokoto and Kebbi. Addressing a news conference in Abuja on Thursday, the Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, said the new terror group is exacerbating insecurity in the North-West region […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will do everything within its power to fix the party and Nigeria. Makinde stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the inauguration of the Board of Governors and the unveiling of the Roadmap for Peoples Democratic Institute (PDI). PDI is the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Presidency has reiterated the safety of its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) initiative amid recent plans of the Malaysia government to phase out natural gas vehicles because of safety issues. The African Examiner writes that the Malaysian Transport Minister, Loke Siew Fook, had earlier stated that Malaysia will stop registering and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – the national grid has collapsed again for the second time in 72 hours which has left Nigerians in total blackout. According to data obtained from the Nigerian system operator’s portal on Thursday the grid recorded zero megawatts (MW) as of Thursday. The African Examiner writes that the generation power reduced from 3,743MW […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Wife of the Enugu State governor, Mrs. Nkechinyere Mbah, has advocated the adoption of a comprehensive and sustainable approach that prioritizes environmental protection and economic growth to address the challenges of climate change. She stated this Wednesday during an Award Presentation Ceremony for the winners of the first essay competition in Enugu […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Central bank of Nigeria (CBN), has requested Mayfresh Mortgage Bank Limited to respond to its query on the reported fraud cases of N30 million and N23.854 million leveled against some management Staff of the financial institution within fourteen (14) days of receipt of her letter. This was contained in a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Culture and tradition, they say, are peoples way of life, and their identity. It began from time immemorial, and as old as man. In many climes especially African continents, Nigeria, and Igbo land in particular, it’s highly revered and celebrated by the people, especially at the localities. Although, due to modern day […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Oyo State Government has approved a minimum wage of ₦80,000 for the State workforce. Disclosing this in a statement on Wednesday, the State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, said the Technical Committee set up by the State Government recommended and got approval from Governor Seyi Makinde for the implementation […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ahead of the Nov. 16 governorship election in Ondo State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday conducted mock accreditation of registered voters in Okitipupa Local Government Area of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the mock accreditation exercise was to test the deployment of the Bimodal […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States of America. This was contained in a Press Release issued on Wednesday and signed by Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga. Tinubu said he looks forward to strengthening […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has announced the passing of Lieutenant-General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, at age 56. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday morning by Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga The statement said Lagbaja passed away on Tuesday night in […]
