Nigeria fines Meta $220 million for violating consumer, data laws
Nigeria fined Meta Platforms (META.O), opens new tab $220 million, its competition watchdog said on Friday, after investigations showed data-sharing on social platforms violated local consumer, data protection and privacy laws. Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) said Meta appropriated the data of Nigerian users on its platforms without their consent, abused its market dominance […]
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery in talks with Libya to secure oil
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery is in talks with Libya to secure crude for the 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) plant and will also seek Angolan oil, a senior executive said, as it seeks to overcome problems with domestic supplies. The $20 billion refinery, built by Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote on the outskirts of Lagos is […]
FG to spend N3tn on new minimum wage, pensions, gratuities
The Federal Government is set to spend N3tn on the new minimum wage and the payment of pensions and gratuities, Saturday PUNCH has learnt. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, disclosed this on Friday during a meeting with the Senate Committee on Appropriations, chaired by Olamilekan Adeola. The minister presented the general […]
Is Staying Hydrated Healthy?
Dorcas Omidoyin Drinking an adequate amount of water is crucial for maintaining good health and well-being. Here are some significant health benefits associated with staying hydrated: Tips for staying hydrated: In conclusion, drinking enough water is fundamental for maintaining overall health and vitality. By making hydration a priority, you can enjoy these numerous benefits and […]
Africa proposes WTO chief for second term, document shows
The African Group has asked World Trade Organization (WTO) chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to run for a second term as the head of the global trade watchdog, a document showed on Friday. Okonjo-Iweala, a former Nigerian finance minister, made history by becoming the first female and African chief of the 30-year-old trade body in 2021. Her term […]
Power blackout: USAID advances commitment towards electrification in Nigeria
With constant power system collapses affecting power distribution nationwide, the United States Agency for International Development, USAID, has advanced its commitment towards the electrification of Nigeria homes. This came as the agency signed an Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with the Federal Ministry of Power to support electricity sector reforms, market transparency, and expanded access to […]
Court orders Lai Mohammed to disclose details of FG, X agreement
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos State has ordered a former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, and the Ministry of Information to disclose the details of the agreement between the Federal Government and X, formerly Twitter, to assess whether the agreement complies with the exercise of Nigerians’ human rights online. According […]
Trump survives assassination attempt at campaign rally after major security lapse
Donald Trump was shot in the ear in an attempted assassination during a campaign rally on Saturday, an attack that will likely reshape this year’s presidential race while raising sharp questions about security provided to the Republican candidate. In the moments after the shooting, Trump was swarmed and covered up by his security agents. He quickly emerged, his […]
LOUD WHISPERS: A Pleasant Saturday Afternoon
On Saturday June 22nd, I was Guest Writer of the month at the Association of Nigerian Authors, Abuja chapter (ANA Abuja). I thank the Chairman of ANA Abuja, Architect Chukwudi Eze for the kind invitation. The theme was ‘The Writer as an advocate of social and political change’. I gave a keynote address which highlighted […]
Naira appreciates to N1,500/$ in parallel market
The Naira yesterday appreciated in the parallel market to N1,500 per dollar from N1,505 per dollar on Monday. However, the Naira depreciated to N1,500.79 per dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market, NAFEM. Data from FMDQ showed that the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM rose to N1,500.79 per dollar from N1,490.2 per dollar on […]
With Niger exit, US intelligence dims on growing West Africa insurgencies
As the U.S. military packs up what is left of its equipment and counter-terrorism personnel in Niger, American officials are warning it is becoming increasingly difficult to monitor growing West African insurgencies. Niger’s military rulers have given the U.S. until Sept. 15 to remove its troops from the country, which also means leaving a $100 […]
Nigerian farmers abandon farms after attacks, sending food prices higher
Hassan Ya’u, a 42-year-old maize and sesame seed farmer in Nigeria’s northern Katsina state, was tending to his crops early this month when dozens of armed men on motorcycles rode towards his plot and started shooting at close range. Ya’u and fellow farmer Musa Nasidi managed to escape, but at least 50 people – many […]
Minimum wage: Labour kicks as FEC steps down memo, demands consultation
The Organised Labour on Tuesday kicked against the Federal Executive Council’s decision to step down the memorandum on the report of the Tripartite Committee on New National Minimum Wage. The Head of Public Relations of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Benson Upah, who criticised the failure of FEC to consider the memo during Tuesday’s FEC meeting, […]
Cholera: Death toll rises to 37 as Lagos records 401 cases
No fewer than 37 deaths have been recorded in the current Cholera outbreak, which has hit 30 states, including Lagos and Ogun. The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Health, Dr Kemi Ogunyemi, in a statement on Thursday by the Director of Public Affairs in the state Ministry of Health, Tunbosun Ogunbanwo, said […]
FG begins N2.7tn subsidy debt probe, enlists auditor general
The Federal Government has begun the proposed audit of the N2.7tn fuel subsidy claim by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, The PUNCH has learnt. An audit firm, KPMG had conducted an initial audit reducing the claims from N6tn to N2.7tn. However, in the new audit, the government said it had approved the engagement of […]