Nigerians complain about the exorbitant cost of rice, poultry, onions, and other foods at Christmas.

December 25, 2024 SSTV 0

As Nigerians join the rest of the globe in celebrating Christmas and New Year’s, the high cost of essential food products and cooking supplies dampened the joyful atmosphere for many.

When compared to the previous year’s Christmas season, residents and vendors of necessities who were interviewed voiced concerns about the exorbitant costs and how they strain their finances

Benin Republic, Niger enjoy smuggled fuel as Nigerians keep vigil at petrol stations

August 24, 2024 SSTV 0

While many Nigerians remain vigilant at gas stations, motorists in neighboring Benin Republic and Niger are enjoying petroleum smuggled from Nigeria, according to a Saturday investigation.

Our correspondents who visited the two nations observed that the illegal petrol was being sold by black marketers at lower prices than those at filling stations.

According to the findings, drivers frequently buy from black marketers since their prices are lower than those at filling stations.

Telcos start the last stage of SIM separation with NIN linkage.

July 29, 2024 SSTV 0

Nigerian telecommunications firms have started the last stage of disconnecting phone connections, or Subscriber Identity Module numbers, that are not associated with National Identity Numbers.

This development was confirmed by two senior telecom officials who could not comment publicly on the situation.

Smuggled Nigerian petrol floods W’African markets, sells N1,700/litre

June 11, 2024 SSTV 0

In his speech, which was made available to our correspondent in Abuja, he said, “The (NMDPRA) report shows significant changes in evacuation patterns that are not justified by corresponding economic and demographic changes, particularly in border states that share contiguous borders with our neighbours.

“Between April and May 2024, Borno and Kebbi states recorded 76 and 59 per cent increases in evacuations, ranking among the top three states. On a year-on-year basis (May 2023 and May 2024), Sokoto and Taraba states recorded the most substantial increases in evacuations, with 247 and 234 per cent increases, respectively.

“Border states like Katsina and Kebbi also recorded more than 50 per cent increases in evacuation. These discrepancies, along with the price disparity between domestic PMS (N701.99) and neighbouring countries (N1,787.57), raise concerns about the actual delivery of PMS and the potential for smuggling