Telecom Tariff Increase Must Result In Service Improvement – FCCPC
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has task telecom operators to prioritise visible and measurable improvements in network reliability, speed, accessibility, and customer service as part of any tariff adjustment. The FCCPC says the rationale for the increase must be reflected in better services for consumers who rely on telecommunications […]
FCT Minister Highlights Development Plans for Gwagwalada
By Sofiat Adenekan FCT Minister Highlights Development Plans for Gwagwalada The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has outlined significant developmental projects earmarked for Gwagwalada Area Council, underscoring the Federal Government’s commitment to the growth of satellite towns. Wike who stated this during the commissioning of Paikom-Kore Ibwa 9 kilometres road, on Wednesday […]
Communication Minister Attributes Rising Inflation, Operations Cost To 50% Tariff Increase
By Oluwakemi Kindness Minister, Communication Innovation and Digital Economy, Tijani Bosun, has attributed the recent 50% increase in telecommunications tariffs to global inflation and rising operational costs. The Minister while appearing before the joint committees on communication added that the decision aligns with broader economic patterns, where tariffs can lead to higher consumer prices due […]
DG NILDS Tells Leaders to Prioritize Implementation of Gender Inclusivity Policy
By: Oluwakemi Kindness Leaders at all level of governance have been urge to recommit to implementating goals on Gender Inclusivity Policy. This is according to the Director General, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman. Professor Sulaiman states this on Wednesday when the Deputy Director MacArthur Africa Office, Dr. […]
Wike Commission Yangoji-Sukuku-Ebo Road in Kwali
By Sofiat Adenekan Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to infrastructure development in the area councils of the FCT. He made this known on Tuesday during the commissioning of the newly constructed Yangoji-Sukuku-Ebo Road in Kwali Area Council. The 11-kilometer road, which is the first in the […]
NILDS DG Congratulates Prof Abikan on Appointment
The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has congratulated Professor Abdulquadir Ibrahim Abikan, on his appointment as the Director General and Council Member of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS). In a statement issued by the Media Adviser, to DG NILDS Mohammad […]
State of Nigerian Roads Frustrates Me…..Senator Umahi.
…Says yearly budgetary allocations incapable of solving problem. By: Anayo Akwitti The Minister of Works , Senator David Umah has declared that he is frustrated trying to fix Nigerian roads due to low funding arising from small yearly budgetary allocations. The Minister who expressed his frustration to members of the Senate Committee on Works […]
FAAC Shares N1.424trn For Three Tiers Of Government
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federation Account Allocation Committee FAAC as shared the total sum of N1.424 trillion, being December revenue to the Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils. The sharing took place on Friday in Abuja at the January 2025 FAAC meeting. The N1.424 trillion comprises distributable statutory revenue of N386.124 billion, distributable […]
Reps Tasks NABDA on Proper Labelling of GMO Products
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) has been tasked to ensure the clear labelling of all products of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), in line with global best practices. The House of Representatives Committee on Science and Technology, chair d by Representative Olusola Fatoba handed down the task on Thursday at a budget […]
Reps Raises Concerns Over Conversion of Residential Areas to Commercials
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on Urban Development and Regional Planning, on Thursday raised concerns over the rate of conversion of residential areas to commercial and semi-industrial zones. Chairman of the Committee. Awaji-Inombek Abiante, who raised the concerns during a budget defence session with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Housing […]