President Tinubu Urges Prayers For Leaders, Nation’s Stability, Progress

President Tinubu Urges Prayers For Leaders, Nation's Stability, Progress

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for fervent prayers for the country’s leaders and the peace, stability and progress of the nation, in the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan. Speaking on Monday at the State House Mosque during the opening Tafseer for the Month of Ramadan, the President, who was represented by his […]

FEC Approves Provisional licenses for 11 Private Universities

FEC Approves Provisional licenses for 11 Private Universities

The Federal Executive Council (FEC), presided over by President Bola Tinubu today approved provisional licenses for 11 private Universities in Nigeria.  Briefing State House Correspondents after the FEC meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa said President Tinubu is committed to expanding the frontiers of Educational opportunities and infrastructure, while […]

NNPC Reduces Pump Price of Petrol to N860 per liter

NNPC Reduces Pump Price of Petrol to N860 per liter

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has reduced its pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, from N945 to N860 per liter. This adjustment comes a few days after the Dangote Petroleum Refinery lowered its ex-depot price, influencing market trends. As of the time of filing this report, there is […]

Flying Eagles to resume camping March 10 for U-20 AFCON Preparation

Flying Eagles to resume camping March 10 for U-20 AFCON Preparation

Nigeria’s U-20 boys, Flying Eagles, are now on a short break following their two-match tour of Cote d’Ivoire last week. Players and officials were given nine days off as they arrived from Abidjan, with the team to regroup in Abuja on Monday, March 10. Aliyu Zubairu’s charges will contend with Egypt, South Africa and Morocco […]

FEC Approves New Satellite System To Curb Illegal mining, Provisional licenses for 11 Private Universities

FEC Approves New Satellite System To Curb Illegal mining, Provisional licenses for 11 Private Universities

The Federal Executive Council has approved ₩2.5 billion for the acquisition of a new satellite system to curb illegal mining in Nigeria. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake while briefing State House Correspondents after yesterday’s FEC meeting, said the system when operational will enable the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development to track mineral extraction, […]

NLC threatens Nationwide Protest over Electricity, Telecoms Tariffs hike

NLC threatens Nationwide Protest over Electricity, Telecoms Tariffs hike

The Nigeria Labour Congress on Sunday directed its affiliates to be on alert for mass action if the Federal Government implements the telecommunication services charge contrary to the terms agreed by the 10-man committee. The decision was taken by the National Executive Council of the NLC during a meeting in Yola, Adamawa State, where the […]

Davido Announces New Single “Be There Still”

Davido Announces New Single “Be There Still”

Davido, has announced March 14 as the release date for his a new single “Be There Still”. He shared the news in a post on his X page, adding that the hit single will be the last to drop before his fifth album, ‘5IVE’ on April 18. The Grammy-nominated singer had previously dropped a hit single “Funds”, featuring […]

FCCPC directs MultiChoice to Suspend Price Increase Pending Investigation

FCCPC directs MultiChoice to Suspend Price Increase Pending Investigation

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has directed MultiChoice Nigeria, the operator of DStv and GOtv, to maintain its current subscription prices pending the conclusion of an ongoing investigation into the company’s proposed tariff adjustment. Its Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu in a statement yesterday said the directive follows MultiChoice’s request for […]

FG to Review Electricity Tariff for Band A, B and C to boost Power Supply

FG to Review Electricity Tariff for Band A, B and C to boost Power Supply

The Federal Government plans to regularise electricity tariffs in a bid to address disparities in the current billing system. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, said the government is considering this option over the slow pace of migration to Band A customers, which he attributed to the reluctance of Distribution Companies to make the necessary investments. […]

NUGA Games To Take Place In UNIJOS

NUGA Games To Take Place In UNIJOS

The 2025 NUGA Games is set to take place from November 5 to 16, at the University of Jos. This event, organized by the Nigerian University Games Association, will bring together top university athletes from across Nigeria, competing in various sports such as track and field, football, basketball, and more READ ANOTHER STORY HERE: https://thebeat97.fm/flying-eagles-beat-cote-divoire-2-0-in-friendly-first-leg/