Stakeholders seek stronger consumer protection in telecom policy review Kola Oyelere Kano Stakeholders in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector have called for stronger consumer protection measures in the proposed review of the National Telecommunications Policy to address persistent challenges such as unexplained data depletion, network congestion and unclear billing systems. The call was made during a public forum on the review of the policy held in Kano and convened by the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD). Participants at the forum, including academics, civil society organisations and legal practitioners, deliberated on ways to ensure that the revised policy reflects current technological…
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Tinubu approves fiscal incentive to unlock $20 bn bonga deep water project Kola Oyelere Kano President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a targeted fiscal incentive aimed at unlocking the long-awaited Final Investment Decision (FID) for the Bonga Southwest Aparo (BSWA) deepwater project, a move expected to attract about $20 billion in Foreign Direct Investment into Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. The approval followed months of technical and commercial negotiations involving NNPC Limited, the Nigeria Revenue Service, the President’s Special Adviser on Energy, Olu Verheijen, and the Chief Executive Officer of Shell plc, Wael Sawan. According to a statement issued in…
Dangote refinery cuts petrol price by N100, assures Nigerians of steady fuel supply Kola Oyelere Kano KANO — Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a significant reduction in the prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), also known as diesel, in a move aimed at easing the financial burden on consumers and strengthening economic stability across Nigeria. Under the new pricing structure, the gantry price of petrol has been reduced from ₦1,175 to ₦1,075 per litre, representing a ₦100 decrease. The coastal price was also cut from ₦1,150 to ₦1,028 per litre, marking…
Customs arrest six suspects, seize smuggled goods worth over N1bn in Kano, Jigawa Kola Oyelere Kano The Kano/Jigawa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has arrested six suspects and seized smuggled goods with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) exceeding N1 billion in a series of intelligence-driven operations across Kano and Jigawa states. The Acting Area Controller of the Command, Deputy Comptroller Usman Adamu, disclosed this while handing over some of the seized items to relevant agencies, including undeclared foreign currencies to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), counterfeit drugs to the National Agency for Food and Drug…
Governor Yusuf relieves Kano head of service of appointment Kola Oyelere Kano The Abba Kabir Yusuf, Governor of Kano State, has relieved the State Head of Service, Alhaji Abdullahi Musa, of his appointment with immediate effect. The decision was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday evening by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. The statement further directed the outgoing Head of Service to hand over the affairs of the office to the acting Head of Service no later than Wednesday, March 11, 2026. According to the statement, the action forms part of the administration’s ongoing efforts to reposition…
APC chieftain urges Nigerians to support Federal reforms,saying it poses temporary challenges Kola Oyelere, Kano A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, Dr. Mohammed Musa Zango (Fatah), has called on Nigerians, regardless of political affiliation, to support the reforms being implemented by the APC-led administration at the federal level. Zango said although some of the reforms might present temporary challenges, they were necessary to achieve sustainable development in the country. He explained that the policies were designed to reposition Nigeria’s economy, strengthen national security and promote development across different sectors. The APC stalwart also commended President…
IWD: AAN president advocates inclusive approach to women’s issues in Nigeria The National President and Executive Director of the Albinism Association of Nigeria, Dr. Mrs. Bisi Bamishe, has called for a more inclusive and comprehensive approach to addressing women’s issues in Nigeria, with particular attention to women and girls living with disabilities. Bamishe made the call on Sunday during a press briefing in Lagos to commemorate the International Women’s Day 2026. She expressed concern over the persistent social and economic challenges faced by many women in the country, noting that women continue to shoulder significant responsibilities as mothers, caregivers, and…
NDLEA arrests suspect with 1,499 bottles of codeine syrup in Kano Kola Oyelere, Kano The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, has arrested a 45-year-old suspect, Ashiru Bala, for allegedly possessing 1,499 bottles of cough syrup containing codeine in Kano State. The arrest was confirmed in a press statement issued on Thursday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Narcotics, Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari. According to the statement, the suspect was apprehended on February 25, 2026, at his residence in Lambu, Tofa Local Government Area following an intelligence-led operation by operatives of the agency. The Commander…
Breaking :Police arrest suspect over inflammatory social media content to cause mayhem on Friday in Kano Kola Oyelere, Kano The Kano State Police Command has arrested a suspect allegedly responsible for circulating audio and video clips containing statements capable of inciting public disorder and creating fear among residents on Friday (today) In a public alert issued on Thursday,the command said the suspect was apprehended during a sting operation and is currently undergoing interrogation. Police authorities noted that the inflammatory content had been circulating on social media and was considered capable of disturbing the peace in the state. “The command views…
Kano Assembly gives deputy governor two weeks to respond to allegations or face impeachment Kola Oyelere, Kano The Kano State House of Assembly has granted the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, two weeks to respond to a series of allegations levelled against him, warning that failure to do so could trigger impeachment proceedings. The Assembly said the allegations border on gross misconduct, abuse of office, and breach of public trust. The development followed a petition submitted by the state executive urging the Assembly to investigate Abdulsalam over alleged irregularities during his tenure as Commissioner for Local…