- Telecoms receive approval to raise hike to 50% for the first time in 12 years
- Niger explosion death toll rises to 98
- EFCC arraigns Ex-AMCON MD over Arik Air fraud
- Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the USA
- World Bank bans two Nigerian companies and CEO over corruption
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.
Telecoms receive approval to raise hike to 50% for the first time in 12 years

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the request from telecommunications companies to increase their tariffs. This marks the first increase since 2013.
In a statement released on Monday by Reuben Muoka, the commission’s director of public affairs, the NCC noted that the approval was made following its authority under Section 108 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003 (NCA) to regulate and approve tariff rates and charges set by telecommunications operators.
The NCC stated that the tariff adjustment is capped at 50%, lower than the 100% increase the telecom companies initially requested.
Niger explosion death toll rises to 98

January 18 was a tragic day for residents of Niger State as a fuel tanker explosion has now killed 98 people, leaving 69 injured and burned down 20 shops.
The FG stated that the victims of the explosion were on the brink of life and death as they were transferred to tertiary medical centres for better treatment.
The federal government and politicians have identified this disaster as a bad omen for the state, its residents and families as the death toll nears hundred.
EFCC arraigns Ex-AMCON MD over Arik Air fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged the former Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) Managing Director Ahmed Kuru for allegedly defrauding Arik Air of ₦76 billion and $31.5 million.
The anti-graft agency arraigned five individuals identified as former Receiver Manager of Arik Air Kamilu Omokide, Arik Air CEO, Ex-AMCON MD Ahmed Kuru, Captain Roy Ilegbodu, and Super Bravo Ltd.
The defendants are faced with six counts of theft, abuse of office and stealing by dishonestly obtaining property to which they all pleaded not guilty.
Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the USA

Within 24 hours of Donald Trump entering into power as the 47th president of the USA, he has made altering laws for his citizens.
In his inaugural address, Trump presented a strong agenda for his administration, addressing issues related to gender, race, border control, economic reforms, and energy policies.
“This week, I will end the government policy of engineering race and gender into every aspect of public and private life. Henceforth, it will be the official policy of the United States government that there are only two genders: male and female,” Trump announced.
“Instead of taxing our citizens to enrich other countries, we will tariff and tax foreign countries to enrich our citizens.”
World Bank bans two Nigerian companies and CEO over corruption

The World Bank announced a 30-month ban placed on two Nigerian companies, Viva Atlantic Limited and Technology House Limited, their Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Norman Didam, for fraudulent activities connected to Nigeria’s National Social Safety Nets Project.
A statement published by the World Bank on January 20, states that the project’s goal of providing targeted financial assistance to poor and vulnerable households was compromised by several unethical practices during the 2018 procurement and subsequent contract process.
“Further, Viva Atlantic Limited and Mr Didam misrepresented Viva Atlantic Limited’s experience, submitted falsified manufacturer’s authorisation letters, and offered and provided things of value to project public officials. These actions were fraudulent and corrupt practices, respectively.”
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