Author: Naija Daily News

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigeria Police Force has issued a detailed nine-step procedure to help motorists apply for a tinted glass permit through its official online platform. To begin, applicants must visit the Police Specialized Services Automation Project (POSSAP) website at www.possap.gov.ng and register using their National Identification Number (NIN), Bank Verification Number (BVN), or Tax Identification Number (TIN). After completing the registration form with accurate personal details, users need to create an account and verify it via a code sent to their email address. Once the account is verified, they can log in with their email and password to…

By Deborah Nnamdi Starting Thursday, May 1, 2025, bank customers will be charged N6 for every SMS transaction alert, up from the previous rate of N4. This adjustment follows a recent 50% increase in SMS tariffs by telecom providers, which was approved by the federal government. In response, several banks have notified their customers of the revised charges via email. Guaranty Trust Bank Limited, in an email titled “Increase in SMS Transaction Alert Fee,” stated:“Dear Valued Customer, Please be informed that effective Thursday, May 1, 2025, the SMS transaction alert fee will increase from N4 to N6 per message. This…

Opinion Article by Ray Ekpu The storm between the Rivers State government and Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) may be a storm in a teacup but it is a storm. The story is that the Rivers State government under Governor Siminalayi Fubara gave N300 million to the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), which had planned to hold its 2025 Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt, capital of Rivers State. This was before President Bola Tinubu removed the governor on March 18, declared a state of emergency and appointed retired Vice Admiral Ibokete Ibas as the Sole Administrator of the state. Now that the NBA…

Australia’s position as a top destination for international education may be under threat, as proposed changes to student visa fees could make it one of the most expensive countries in the world for global learners. The Australian government is currently considering an increase in its student visa application fee from AUD$1,600 to AUD$2,000—an amount equivalent to about ₦2,054,480 at current exchange rates. This change, if implemented, could significantly impact Nigerian students, who have long considered Australia a welcoming environment for higher education. A Sharp Climb in Costs The current AUD$1,600 fee—introduced as recently as July 2024—was already a steep rise…

Prominent Nigerian socialite and businesswoman Aisha Achimugu appeared before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, following an order issued by Justice Inyang Ekwo and enforcement by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Achimugu, an associate and alleged consort of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who was escorted by two female EFCC operatives, arrived at the courthouse around 11:35 a.m., complying with a legal directive related to an ongoing investigation. According to reports, the court had ordered her to report to the EFCC by noon on Tuesday, amid claims that she had earlier left the country. The EFCC reportedly detained…

….Production Targets Set for 2027 and 2030 By Douglas Maha The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has dismissed the managing directors of its three major refineries — Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna — in a sweeping overhaul designed to reset Nigeria’s struggling oil and gas sector. This decisive move follows President Bola Tinubu’s recent removal of NNPCL’s former Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, amid mounting concerns over the company’s underperformance and inability to meet oil production targets. Industry sources confirmed the exit of the three refinery heads along with several senior executives, including Bala Wunti, former head of…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government has officially ended its Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholarship scheme, citing inefficiencies and poor resource management. The move comes after numerous complaints from past beneficiaries who alleged they were neglected while studying abroad. The BEA initiative, developed through international partnerships, enabled Nigerian students to pursue studies in countries such as China, Russia, Hungary, Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, and Serbia. However, the government now deems the program financially unsustainable. Minister of Education Dr. Maruf Alausa announced the termination during a meeting with the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Tuesday. He stated that all pending…

By Deborah Nnamdi The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has directed its Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade, to initiate legal proceedings against Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, former Vice Presidential candidate Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, and the entire Delta PDP structure following their defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking to the press after the year’s first meeting of the National Working Committee (NWC), Acting National Chairman Ambassador Umar Damagum stated that the party is ready to pursue legal avenues to reclaim its mandate, arguing that the officials in question were elected under the PDP platform. In response…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a socialite and music mogul, E-Money (real name Emeka Okonkwo Daniel), over alleged money laundering. E-Money was reportedly arrested on Monday night at his residence in the Omole area of Lagos. It was gathered on Tuesday that the socialite is being investigated for allegedly spraying United States dollars at public events, a practice that may contravene provisions of the Foreign Exchange Act and regulations on currency abuse. Already, the Commission said a preliminary investigation is ongoing, revealing that E-Money could be charged in court upon conclusion. Naija Daily News learnt that…

Electricity has been restored to nearly the entire Iberian Peninsula following a massive power outage that left millions without electricity, disrupted train services, and stranded people in elevators across Spain and Portugal. Widespread Power Outage Paralyses the Iberian Peninsula The blackout, which began on Tuesday, affected nearly all of mainland Spain and Portugal, plunging homes, businesses, and vital infrastructure into darkness. Internet and mobile phone services were also widely disrupted during the outage. Spain’s national grid operator, Red Eléctrica de España (REE), confirmed that over 99% of the country’s electricity supply had been restored by late Tuesday evening. Meanwhile, Portugal’s…