The Presidency describes the statement of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar reckless
The Presidency has described as “reckless”, a statement by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar calling for the resignation of President Bola Tinubu over rising killings and kidnappings in Nigeria. In a statement, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga said contrary to Atiku’s claims, Tinubu is on top of the […]
Federal Government inaugurates tripartite committee on New National Minimum wage
The Federal Government has inaugurated a 37-member tripartite Committee to recommend a “new national minimum wage” for Nigerian workers. Vice President Kashim Shettima who represented President Bola Tinubu at the inauguration ceremony held yesterday at the Presidential Villa, urged the committee to surpass the basic social protection plan for workers – as the current national […]
Nigeria moves 5 Places in Global Corruption Perception Index
Nigeria on Tuesday recorded an “improved ranking” in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI), moving five places up to rank 145 out of 180 countries assessed. The country’s score also saw a marginal increase, reaching 25 out of a possible 100 points, compared to its previous score of 24 in last year’s CPI results. Presenting the […]
US President Joe Biden says decision made in response to Jordan attack
President Joe Biden says he has decided how the US will respond to a drone strike that killed three American troops in Jordan at the weekend. Speaking as he left the White House for fundraisers in Florida, Mr Biden said he does not think a wider war in the Middle East is needed. An Iran-backed […]
If the FG should grow the economy at 8%, Nigerians can take of themselves-The Discourse
A popular advocacy program otherwise known as The Discourse on radio station, Classic 97.3 FM, has advocated that “if the government should grow the economy at 8%” – Nigerians will take care of themselves. The Special Live event held in Lagos with the economy in focus, featured captains of industries in Nigeria. The guest Speaker, […]
US Congress speedily backs new funding before government shutdown
The US Congress has passed legislation to fund the government through early March, avoiding a partial government shutdown on Saturday. The House of Representatives passed the short-term funding measure by a vote of 14 to 108, about two hours after the Senate passed it by a vote off 77 to 18, despite political tensions. Democrats […]
FAAN to relocate its Headquarter from Abuja to Lagos
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it is relocating its headquarters from Abuja to Lagos its original base in the interest of the Authority and the nation. Its Director Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs Obiageli Orah, in a statement on Thursday listed reasons for reverting to include lack of office spaces for […]
Death toll from the January 16 explosion in Ibadan rises to 5 persons
The death toll from the explosion that rocked Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, on Tuesday, January 16, has risen to five. The state government in a new update yesterday, said two more bodies have been recovered, over the earlier three announced by Governor Seyi Makinde. Fatai Owoseni, the Special Adviser on Security Matters to the […]
Court Grants Godwin Emefiele’s Travel Request with Restriction to Remain in Nigeria
Justice Hamza Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has approved the request of Godwin Emefiele, the immediate past Governor of the Central Bank, to travel outside the FCT. However, the court has mandated that Emefiele must remain within the country during his travel. Emefiele, who was on bail terms restricted to the FCT, […]
