FG bans leave of absence for health workers
The Federal Government has placed a ban on leave of absence for health professionals relocating abroad. The Minister of State for Health, Dr Tunji Alausa, who disclosed this during his visit to the Neuro Psychiatric Hospital, Aro in Abeokuta, said the directive was contained in the Executive Order issued by President Bola Tinubu, and explained […]
Mike Tyson to face YouTuber Jake Paul in exhibition boxing fight
Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson will return to the ring to face Youtuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in an exhibition bout screened on Netflix, organisers announced on Thursday. Tyson, 57, and Paul will face off at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, on July 20, Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions […]
US to build temporary port to deliver aid to Gaza
President Joe Biden is to announce that the US military will construct a port in Gaza to get more humanitarian aid into the territory by sea. Senior US officials say, the temporary port will increase the amount of humanitarian assistance to Palestinians by “hundreds of additional truckloads” per day, but it will not include US […]
Federal Government to open online portal for student loan in March
The Federal Government has assured that the Nigeria Education Loan Fund portal for eligible STUDENTS will open in March. The Executive Secretary, NELFund, Dr. Akintunde Sawyer, who disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria yesterday in Abuja, urged eligible students to register to access the fund. Giving reasons for the delay […]
NLC demands hundreds of thousands in minimum wage for workers
The Nigeria Labour Congress has demanded N794,000 as the new national minimum wage for workers in the South West geopolitical political zone. The Labour Union in the South West, through the Chairperson of the Lagos State chapter of the NLC, Funmi Sessi, made the demand during her presentation at the ongoing public hearing of the […]
Lagos Signs MoU with Niger State for supply of Agricultural Commodities
The Lagos state government in collaboration with Niger State, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding in agriculture, to cushion the current economic challenges. During the signing ceremony at the State House in Marina, governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said the aim is to ensure that the common man benefits from the engagement. Similarly, the governor of Nigeria […]
President Tinubu issues new directives to improve investment in Oil & Gas
President Bola Tinubu has signed an executive order to improve the investment climate and position of Nigeria as the preferred investment destination for the oil and gas sector in Africa. His media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed in a statement that this is in keeping with the President’s commitment to remove obstacles to investments in Nigeria, […]
Julius Abure emerges the Chairman of LP
The Court Of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed Julius Abure as the Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). The Appellate Court also set aside the decision of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court which last year, restrained Abure and two others from parading themselves as national officers of the party. In the judgement delivered […]
PSC approves the promotion of 1,607 of DSPs
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 1,607 Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) to the rank of Superintendents (SPs). The Head of Press and Public Relations of PSC, Mr Ikechukwu Ani, in a statement yesterday said the commission had earlier stepped down the consideration of the officers’ promotion at its last management […]
Bill on Flag Act and coat of Arms Act passes second reading
A bill for an Act to amend the Flag and Coat of Arms Act to regulate the display and use of national flags has passed a second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill which was sponsored by Rep. Sada Soli (APC-Katsina) sought to increase the fine for offenders from N100 to N100,000, and […]
