- NLC suspends telecoms tariff hike protest after meeting with FG
- FG spends ₦200 billion monthly on subsidising electricity
- Federal government approves ₦4.8 billion for HIV/AIDS research
- Workers at the Kaduna Disco go on strike after the alleged sacking of 900 staff members
- Speed Darlington offers ₦13,000 to a graphic artist to make an art cover for his diss track
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.
NLC suspends telecoms tariff hike protest after meeting with FG
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has decided to temporarily suspend its nationwide protest against the 50% hike in telecoms tariff after meeting with the federal government.
According to reports, the meeting was held with NLC’s president, Joe Ajaero and some government representatives who persuaded the union labour’s leader to postpone the nationwide protest for two weeks.
The two parties agreed on formulating a 10-member committee of five people from each party tasked with coming to a unanimous decision on a solution for the tariff hike.
FG spends ₦200 billion monthly on subsidising electricity
Mrs. Olu Verheijen, Special Adviser to the President on Energy, affirmed that the federal government is currently providing a monthly subsidy of ₦200 billion for electricity supply.
She mentioned that the government actively seeks methods to enhance electricity supply while ensuring these subsidies reach the most vulnerable households.
Mrs Verheijen also explained that despite the increase in tariffs for Band A electricity consumers last year, the government continues to offer around 35% in electricity subsidies, amounting to ₦200 billion each month.
Federal government approves ₦4.8 billion for HIV/AIDS research
The Federal Executive Council (FEC)has approved a ₦4.8 billion budget for the study and treatment of HIV/AIDS to aid those living with the virus in Nigeria.
The FEC’s approval comes in the wake of an emergency humanitarian waiver granted by President Donald Trump, which lifted a prior suspension of funding for HIV treatment in developing countries, including Nigeria.
Nigeria has relied mainly on international support for its HIV programs, primarily through the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The approved federal budget will allow for the procurement of 150,000 treatment packs over the next four months.
Workers at the Kaduna Disco go on strike after the alleged sacking of 900 staff members
The Kaduna State Council of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) launched an indefinite strike on February 3, 2025.
According to NAN, the protest was triggered by the alleged termination of 900 workers from the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDCO).
Protesters blocked all entry points to the headquarters, stopping employees and customers from accessing the building.
Speed Darlington offers ₦13,000 to a graphic artist to make an art cover for his diss track
Nigerian controversial artist Speed Darlington has offered to pay any willing graphic artist the sum of ₦13,000 to make an art cover for a diss track he intends to release.
The artist revealed that the song would be about Burna Boy (Longface). Therefore, the artwork would depict Longface giving a police officer money in an envelope to keep him in prison.
