Labour Unions Walk Out of Minimum Wage Negotiations
The labour unions comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress have walked out of the ongoing minimum wage negotiations with the government and the Organised Private Sector. Angered by the N48,000 proposal by the Federal Government as the national minimum wage, the labour unions described the offer as ridiculous. The organised private sector […]
Ireland sets legible age for purchase of cigarettes
The Republic of Ireland will raise the minimum age for the purchase of cigarettes to 21, designed to reduce the country’s adult smoking rate to less than five per cent. Lawmakers in the country said in a statement today that the plan would make Ireland the first country in the EU to take such measure, […]
JAMB releases additional 36,540 UTME results
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released additional 36,540 UTME results, which were earlier withheld for further investigation. Its spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin in a statement said the results were in addition to the previous 531 results released during the week, bringing the total results released to 1,879,437. He further urged religious organisations […]
FEC sets up Tripartite Committee to Streamline Visa Processing
The Federal Executive Council, (FEC), has approved the establishment of a tripartite committee to streamline visa processes and acquisition for investors interested in investing in Nigeria. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who made this known while briefing newsmen in Abuja said the Goverment is also considering the idea for the facilitation […]
President mandates the procurement of CNG vehicles
President Bola Tinubu has directed the mandatory procurement of compressed-natural-gas-powered vehicles by all government ministries, departments, and agencies. Addressing members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the State House on Monday, President Tinubu affirmed that there is no turning back in the energy reforms initiated by his administration, as well as reiterated his commitment […]
FG to empower 5000 NYSC Members
The Federal Government says it plans to empower at least 5,000 Corps members with N10 million each to fund their entrepreneurial ventures upon passing out of the NYSC scheme. The Minister of Youth Development, Dr Jamila Ibrahim, who revealed this yesterday in Abuja, during the opening ceremony of the maiden meeting of National Youth Service […]
NECO releases 2024 exam timetable
The 2024 National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal Examinations timetable has been released for secondary school students nationwide. The official NECO platform, @Neconigeria, disclosed in a post yesterday that the exams are set to kick off on June 19, 2024, and wrap up on July 26, 2024, as outlined by the […]
INEC to begin Continuous Voter Registration Ahead of elections
Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has announced the resumption of Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in both Edo and Ondo states. Our Corresponsent, Raliat Adenekan reports that the INEC Chairman who made the disclosure at the second regular quarterly consultative meeting with political parties yesterday in Abuja, disclosed the Commission’s decision […]
President Bola Tinubu flags off the African First Ladies summit in Abuja
The President also launched the “Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), #WeAreEqual Campaign”, a program focusing on health, education, economic empowerment and gender-based violence, that is already running in about 15 other African countries. President Tinubu speaking at the flag off of the event at the State House Banquet hall in Abuja, assured […]
Tensions Between Niger and Benin escalates
Tensions between Niger and Benin have escalated further over a decision by Cotonou to prevent its landlocked neighbour from using its port to export its first crude oil, as a border dispute between the two rages on. The blockade jeopardises Niger’s plan to start exporting crude oil to China under a $400 million deal. Niger’s […]
