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Fccpc Shuts Down Ikeja Electric Hq Over Consumer Rights Violations

Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) sealed the headquarters of Ikeja Electric (IE) for continued violation of consumer right The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) on Thursday, December 11, 2025, sealed the headquarters of Ikeja Electric (IE) over what it described as persistent violations of consumer rights and a refusal to obey…

Nlc Plans Nationwide Protest Over Insecurity

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says it will hold a nationwide protest on December 17 because of the rising insecurity in the country. This was revealed in a statement released on Monday after the NLC National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Lagos. The statement was signed by NLC President Joe Ajaero and Acting General Secretary…

Dangote Announces $700m Support For Nigerian Students

Aliko Dangote, the chairman of Dangote Group, says his foundation will spend $700 million on educating Nigerians in the next 10 years. He spoke on Sunday at the 2025 Doha Forum in Qatar. Dangote said the money will help support over 155,000 Nigerians in both secondary schools and universities across the country. During a panel…

Progressive Governors Pass Vote Of Confidence In Tinubu

Progressive governors pass vote of confidence in Tinubu, back 2027 re-election bid The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has declared full support for President Bola Tinubu, endorsing his Renewed Hope Agenda and backing his re-election in 2027. The announcement was made in Lagos after a crucial meeting of APC governors and party stakeholders. Chairman of the…

Just In: Nnpcl Slashes Fuel Price Second Time In One Week

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on Thursday reduced the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) for the second time in less than a week. A DAILY POST correspondent who monitored NNPCL retail outlets in Abuja confirmed that the state-owned oil company has adjusted the price from N930 to N920 per litre, reflecting…

$2m Fraud: Us To Deport Nigerian After 20-year Jail Term

The United States has ordered that a Nigerian man, Oluwaseun Adekoya, be deported after he completes a 20-year prison sentence for his role in a $2 million fraud scheme. According to a statement on the U.S. Department of Justice website, Adekoya was sentenced on Monday after being found guilty of bank fraud conspiracy, money laundering…

Fg, Asuu Set To Approve 40% Pay Rise And Additional Allowances

Unless something changes, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is ready to accept the new salary increase offered by the Federal Government. This information came from a document signed by ASUU President, Chris Piwuna, in Abuja on Monday. Earlier, The PUNCH reported that the government had offered a 40% salary increase during negotiations with…

13 African Startups Led By Women That Secured More Than $1 Million In 2025

African female startup founders stepped into 2025 with the same strong determination that has always helped them stay active in the continent’s tech industry. Even though they work in markets where investors are sometimes unsure and funding is hard to get, these women still managed to secure important investments. Their achievements were quiet but steady,…