FG-No plans to illegally access workers savings
The Federal Government says there are no plans to “illegally access” workers’ savings and pension contributions. There were reports that the Federal Government plans to tap from the pension and life insurance of workers to develop infrastructure in the country. But clarifying the comment attributed to him, Minister of Finance and the Coordinator of the […]
President Tinubu requests refund of N24Billion
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu requests through the House of Representatives to approve the refund of over Twenty four Billion Naira to Nasarawa and Kebbi states as cost of construction of airports in both states. These requests from president Tinubu contained in three separate letters and read at the plenary by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu […]
FG to open student loan portal on May 24
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, has announced May 24, as the official date for “the opening of the portal for student loan applications.” The Managing Director of NELFUND, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this yesterday in a statement saying the opening of the portal marked a significant milestone in the commitment of […]
Women’s Club World Cup to take place in 2026
FIFA has confirmed that the inaugural Women’s Club World Cup will take place in January and February 2026. The 16-team tournament will be held every four years and fall during the domestic season for European leagues, between the Women’s Champions League group stages and the knockout rounds. FIFA at its congress today in Bangkok also […]
National Bureau of Statistics-Inflation rose to 33.69% in April
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released yesterday shows Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 33.69% in April 2024 compared to March 2024 headline inflation rate which was 33.20%. A cursory look at the movement, the April 2024 headline inflation rate showed an increase of 0.49% points when compared to the […]
ASUU may be forced to embark on nationwide strike
Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), have said they may be forced to embark on a nationwide strike, over what they described as dissatisfaction with the way their demands are being handled by the states and federal government. A statement signed by the president of AS, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, said the decision […]
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 […]
President Bola Tinubu Launches #WeAreEqual Campaign In Nigeria
By Raliat Adenekan President Bola Tinubu today flagged 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 […]
Finidi formally unveiled as Super Eagles Coach
The Nigeria Football Federation has unveiled Finidi George as coach of Nigeria’s senior men’s national team; the Super Eagles. In a brief ceremony in Abuja, the NFF President Ibrahim Gusau, revealed that the Federation gave Finidi George the free hand to select his assistants, and named Daniel Amokachi and Benjamin James to serve as his […]
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 […]
