September 4, 2024 - Pen Agency News

New Fuel Pump Price as Announced by NNPC

Sudden Increase in Fuel Prices The significant hike in fuel prices is expected to double transportation and production expenses. This increase will likely exacerbate economic difficulties for Nigerians. Rising fuel costs are...

D’Tigress Ranks Top in FIBA Africa Women’s Rankings

Historic Olympic Performance Elevates Nigeria’s Team Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, ranks top in the FIBA Africa Women’s Rankings after an impressive performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics. They showcased their prowess...

Visa Denial to Nigeria’s Under-18 Basketball Team an Upset

Visa Issues Derail Basketball Dreams The South African government denied visas to Nigeria’s national under-18 basketball team, blocking their entry to the 2024 FIBA U18 Afrobasket tournament. This refusal prevents their participation...

David Hundeyin Declared Wanted by Nigerian Police

Escalating Legal Challenges The Nigerian Police Force, through ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, has declared David Hundeyin, Editor-in-Chief of West Africa Weekly, wanted in connection with the ongoing legal...

NLC Rejects Minimum Wage Proposal Amid Fuel Price Hikes

Union’s Stand on New Economic Measures The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has firmly rejected President Bola Tinubu’s proposed ₦250,000 minimum wage to offset petrol price increases. The union demands an immediate reversal...

Governor Otti Pilgrims Welfare Reconstruction in Abia State

Governor’s Commitment to Pilgrimage Support Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has committed to reconstituting the Abia Pilgrims Welfare Board. This announcement came during a meeting with a delegation from the Nigerian...

Nigeria Receives Largest Funds From Gates Foundation

Why Nigeria Receives Significant Foundation Support Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, recently discussed why Nigeria receives the most substantial portion of the foundation’s funding in Africa. During...

Evacuation Threat by Bandits in Niger State

Minna Residents Ordered to Vacate Homes Under Threat On 4th September 2024, residents of M.I Wushishi Estate in Minna, Niger State, received dire threats from suspected bandits. The bandits demanded that residents...

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