President Bola Tinubu has approved the commencement of the N100 billion Consumer Credit Scheme for Nigerians amid escalating economic hardship in the country. In a statement on Wednesday, the President’s spokesperson, Chief Ajuri Ngelale said that interested Nigerians are expected to visit the portal of Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation before 15th May 2024. “Consumer credit serves as the lifeblood of …

No fewer than eight South African-based Nigerians have been arrested for allegedly attacking police officers during a drug raid. The South African Police, in a statement on Friday shared on its X handle, said the suspects were arrested in the Northern Cape province. According to the statement, the suspects also damaged vehicles and other property. “At the time of the …

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has apologised to Nigerians over his comment that they keep their freezers and air conditioners on when they are not at home. Adelabu clarified during an interview with Channels Television on Thursday that his comment was not meant to offend the sensibilities of Nigerians. Recently the Minister of Power remarked that Nigerians lack a …

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, on Friday, urged Christians across the country to show willingness to make sacrifices for Nigeria in the spirit of Easter. This was even as the former Kano State governor urged them to pray for unity, peace, political stability, and prosperity in the country. This was contained in a statement …

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), yesterday, recorded its second electricity system collapse in 2024. The incident scuttled the distribution of electricity by the electricity distribution companies (DisCos), to all parts of the nation. In a notice to its customers, the management of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC), stated: “Kindly be informed there was a system collapse at 16.28 hours, which has …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned the public, particularly those with relatives abroad, about a new fraudulent scheme being orchestrated by impersonators posing as NDLEA officers. This was made known in a statement by the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Mr. Femi Babafemi, shared on the agency’s website on Saturday. The statement said: “The National Drug …

The Senate President Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday, said those involved in the killing of soldiers in Delta State may be foreigners. Last Thursday, armed men attacked and killed 15 personnel of the Nigerian Army during a peace mission to Okuama Community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. During a debate on two merged motions by Senators Abdulaziz …

Civil society and rights groups have lambasted the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), commissioners of finance of the 36 states of the federation and other government officials for choosing to hold a workshop in the United Kingdom at a time when the economy is experiencing a major downturn. The Office of the AGF reportedly held a workshop on Public …

Nigerians, especially the low and middle-income earners, have cried out over the present high cost of cement saying they will no longer be able to own their houses in the country. This is just as the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), declared that unless a sustainable solution was found to the problem of the high cost of cement …

As the economic downturn continues, all areas of Nigerian lives and plans are also striving to grapple with the situation, as areas like housing and rent are also being affected. Nigerians are used to building with cement, but now have to go for other alternatives, as the price of cement is now on the high side. Gone are the days …