FG increases fees for Nigerian Passport from September 1
The Federal Government has approved an upward review of Nigerian passport fees of 32-page passport booklet with a 5-year validity to N50,000, up from N35,000, while the 64-page booklet with a 10-year validity will cost N100,000, up from N70,000. According to a statement issued by the Public Relations officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service, DCI […]
FG to Introduce the latest Version of Internet Protocol, IPv6
The Federal Government plans to introduce the latest version of Internet Protocol, called IPv6, to improve how internet users and their devices are identified, numbered, and tracked in Nigeria. Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy highlighted that Nigeria’s migration to IPv6 places it among the leading African nations adopting this advanced […]
D’Banj Releases Fifth Studio Album ‘The Entertainer– D’Sequel’
D’Banj has released his highly-anticipated fifth studio album entiled ‘The Entertainer– D’Sequel’. The album, which is a blend of Afrobeats and Afropop, and a follow-up to his 2008 ‘The Entertainer’ has eleven songs and two bonus tracks, featuring global stars such as Grammy award winner, Wyclef Jean, Congolese icon, Awilo Logomba, Egypt ’80 Band, Youssou N’Dour, Akon, and Phyno, […]
ASUU Issues 21-day Ultimatum to States and FG to address issues
The National President of ASUU, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, disclosed this yesterday to newsmen at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, to intimate the public with the outcome of the union’s National Executive Council meeting held between August 17 and August 18 at the University of Ibadan. Osodeke said ASUU has issued a 21-day ultimatum […]
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s team Prepares For FIFA’s World Cup in Colombia
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s team, Falconets, will take on Australia and Mexico in test games to prepare them for the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia, beginning from August 31. The Christopher Danjuma’s team will go up against Australia on Friday, August 23, and then confront Mexico three days later
Chelsea Agree in Principle to Sign Joao Felix, Remain Interested In Osimhen
Chelsea have agreed a fee in principle for Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix, with Conor Gallagher moving in the other direction as part of the deal. The fee for the 24-year-old Portugal international is undisclosed, but it will allow him to return to Stamford Bridge on a six-year deal with an option for a further […]
Destiny Etiko Dismisses Captain Matthew Ekeinde Car Purchase Rumours
Actress Destiny Etiko has dismissed rumours that Captain Matthew Ekeinde, husband of Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, bought her a car. Destiny clarified that the circulating photo of her with Captain Ekeinde was taken four years ago on a flight where he was the pilot, saying she greeted him respectfully and took a selfie afterwards. Addressing her […]
Tinashe’s ‘Nasty’ Named UK TikTok’s Song of The Summer
US R&B star Tinashe – has beaten hit songs by Sabrina Carpenter and Billie Eilish to be named the UK’s TikTok song of the summer with her track titled Nasty. The song soundtracked more than 10 million videos on the video sharing app, after becoming a viral sensation in April, when its sensuous groove was […]
Presidency says Nigeria to save N10billion from Reduced COP29 Expenditures
In its Continuous bid to reduce the cost of Governance, the Presidency has announced plans to cut down on Federal Government’s spending during the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), taking place in Bau, Azerbaijan in November, 2024. Briefing State House Correspondent today at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the Special Adviser to the […]
10-Man Committee Inaugurated To Enforce LGA Autonomy
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, CON, has inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Committee to enforce the Supreme Court judgement delivered on 11th July, 2024 granting financial autonomy to Local Governments in Nigeria. The committee’s primary goal is to ensure that local governments are granted full autonomy, allowing them to function […]
