(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has clarified that the tightness in the supply of Premium Motor Spirit currently being experienced in some areas across the country is as a result of logistics issues and that they have been resolved. It also reiterated that the prices of petroleum products are […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Sentiment among Germany’s exporters has weakened in April after a strong rebound in the previous month amid sluggish demand, survey data from the Munich-based ifo Institute for economic research showed Thursday. The ifo export expectations fell to 2.0 points in April from 1.2 points in March. “The mood is somewhat subdued. “The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Benin, Liberia and Sierra Leone on Thursday launched large-scale malaria vaccine programmes under an Africa-focused initiative that hopes to save tens of thousands of children’s lives per year across the continent. The three West African countries are the latest to participate after successful rollouts of routine malaria immunisation for children in Burkina […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has stated that workers have been enjoying an additional N35,000 wage allowance since January. Governor Sanwo-Olu stated this as he disclosed that the state government will soon roll out a new minimum wage scheme. According to him, workers who are presently earning a minimum wage […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has pledged full support of his administration to the Nigeria Navy in intensifying the fight against oil theft in the state. Governor Fubara emphasised the need to prevent anyone from undermining the state’s economy during this crucial period. He stated this while hosting the Chief of Naval […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says the recent price increases in MultiChoice cable subscriptions will reviewed by relevant stakeholders to ensure subscribers in Nigeria get value for their money. During the interview, he provided an update on the summons issued to the owner of a Chinese store in Abuja […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Local airline operator Air Peace will commence its Abuja-London route very soon, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said. On March 30, 2024, Air Peace reciprocated the lopsided Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and the United Kingdom when the local airline began direct flight operations from […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government says the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) will carry out a comprehensive audit of all local airlines in the country. He said beyond the suspension of Dana Airlines and the ongoing audit of the airline, all other carriers in the country will be audited to guarantee the safety of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian movie industry has been hit with a spate of deaths of prominent and budding actors this year. Veteran Yoruba actor, Deji Aderemi, popularly known as Olofa Ina, died on Thursday, January 4. He died at the age of 73. According to reports, the thespian died of cancer in Lagos State. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian equity market on Wednesday experienced a downturn, losing N673 billion in market capitalisation due to sell-offs in major stocks like MTN Nigeria and Transcorp Hotel Specifically, the market capitalisation shed 1.20 per cent or N673 billion to close at N55.494 trillion, compared to 56.167 trillion recorded on Tuesday. The All-share […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Everton secured their first win in a Merseyside derby at Goodison Park since 2010 to leave Liverpool’s Premier League title aspirations in ruins after a 2-0 defeat on Wednesday. Defeat leaves Jurgen Klopp’s men still three points adrift of leaders Arsenal and only one point in front of defending champions Manchester City, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Hours after the resignation of Rivers State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Zacchaeus Adangor, another commissioner in the oil-rich South-South state, Isaac Kamalu, has exited the cabinet of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Like Adangor, Kamalu, in a letter to the Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Tammy Danagogo, on Wednesday, rejected his […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Palestinian militant group Hamas released on Wednesday a video of an Israeli-American man held hostage in Gaza and seen alive in the footage. Israeli media identified him as Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was abducted from the Nova music festival in southern Israel during the Hamas attack on October 7. “I went to hang […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has appealed to privileged Nigerians to fund the drilling of 200,000 boreholes across the country to solve the problem of clean water. Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, made the appeal on Wednesday at a press briefing in Abuja, the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has stated that Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of Nigeria, saved him from a potential media blackmail in his time in the Senate. Adeleke stated this in an event as he poured encomiums on the First Lady and recounted how he was caught napping during a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerians on social media on Wednesday kicked against the news that popular broadcast company, Multichoice, owners of Dstv and Gotv is increasing its tariff which will be effective from May 1, 2024. The Pay-TV operator attributed the price increases to “rise in the cost of business operations” in the country. According to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Wife of the Anambra Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, says embracing home or backyard garden practice will help families cope with the rising cost of living. Soludo, who is also the founder of Healthy Living Initiative, gave the advice when she received the Anambra State Female Farmers and Businesswomen in Awka. She said […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Prof. Zacchaeus Adangor, the Rivers Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice has resigned his appointment. Adangor said this in a letter dated April 24 and addressed to the office of the Secretary to the State Government on Wednesday in Port Harcourt. “I wish to state for the record, that I am no longer […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has directed Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to suspend Dana Airline’s fleet operations over safety concerns. This is contained in a memo signed by Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr Emmanuel Meribole, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has approved the take-off of the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme (CCS) starting with members of the civil service. This is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Wednesday in Abuja. The scheme is managed by […]
