contact_phoneCall us +234 (0) 9073530044

news

542 Results / Page 37 of 61

BUSINESS

Dangote petrol supply: FG may slash N6tn fuel import

•N520bn monthly fuel import expected to drop as Dangote begins supply June The Federal Government may cut its approximately N6.2tn yearly fuel import bill if the Dangote Petroleum Refinery begins the sale of premium motor spirit as promised by the Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote. Dangote, while speaking at the Africa CEO Forum Annual Summit in Kigali, Rwanda on Friday, assured Nigerians that following the laid-down plans of […]

todayMay 20, 2024 19

NEWS

One student dies as fire guts Anambra seminary school

One person died, and several properties were damaged when a fire broke out at the Bishop Crowther Memorial Seminary School, Awka, Anambra State capital. The cause of the fire has yet to be ascertained, but it was gathered that the incident occurred around 11.30 pm on Saturday. It was also gathered that the fire damaged the school’s hostel, including mattresses and other students’ belongings. The victim, a student who died […]

todayMay 20, 2024 34

POLITICS

Iran vice president to replace Raisi ahead of election

Iran’s first vice president, Mohammad Mokhber, is expected to assume the presidency after Ebrahim Raisi’s death in a helicopter crash as the country gears up for early elections. The Iranian constitution stipulates that the first vice president take over “in the event of the president’s death, dismissal, resignation, absence or illness for more than two months”. Raisi, who died on Sunday along with Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and other officials, […]

todayMay 20, 2024 23

BUSINESS

Ex-senator calls for establishment of food intelligence agency

A former Senator, who represented Ebonyi Central Senatorial Zone, Emmanuel Onwe has called for the establishment of the proposed Food Intelligence Agency to support the recent Federal Government declaration of emergency in food production and security. Onwe made the call on Sunday in Enugu while briefing journalists on his Open Letter to President Bola Tinubu, titled, “Declaration of a State of Emergency on Food Security and ‘Commodification of the Naira […]

todayMay 20, 2024 15

BUSINESS

Telcos paid over N2tn tax in 2023 – Report

Telecommunication companies paid N2.4tn tax to the Nigerian government in 2023, despite struggling to attract investments, a digital economy report from the Groupe Special Mobile Association According to the report, the sector generated about N33tn, representing 13.5 per cent of the country’s gross domestic product. It highlighted the importance of the telecommunications sector to Nigeria’s economy, with the potential for even greater growth and development in the next 3–5 years. “The […]

todayMay 20, 2024 17

NEWS

Minimum wage: Labour dumps negotiation over FG’s N48,000 proposal

•Negotiation has broken down, N48,000 amounts to wage reduction – Unions The Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress on Wednesday dumped the minimum wage negotiation after the Federal Government offered to pay N48,000, a figure far below the N615,00 the unions were demanding as the new national minimum wage. After abandoning the session, the furious labour leaders summoned  an emergency press conference where they vented their displeasure with the […]

todayMay 16, 2024 24

BUSINESS

Nigeria eyes 10,000MW hydropower for sustainable electricity

While acknowledging the immense potential for hydropower development in Africa, he said it is important to also consider responsible development. He said, “We must address environmental concerns around dam construction and ecosystem disruption, alongside social impacts on local communities. This requires a commitment to sustainability, stakeholder engagement, and innovative solutions to financing these large-scale projects.” The minister previously stated that for several decades, hydropower has played a significant role in […]

todayMay 16, 2024 11

BUSINESS

I wasn’t involved in contracts during my father’s administration – El-Rufai’s son

The member of the House of Representatives representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency, Bello El-Rufai, has said that he was not involved in the award of contracts during the tenure of his father, Nasir El-Rufai, as the governor of Kaduna State. Bello stated this in an interview hosted by Yaya Abba, titled, ‘With Shuraim.’ The former governor served as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory from 2003 to 2007 under […]

todayMay 14, 2024 26 2

About
eaglesfm_logo

Eagles FM Abuja Nigeria provides information, entertainment & empowerment it’s listeners.

 “Your Radio Experience, You Can Count On”

Contact us
Address
download streaming app
0%