Category: Breaking News
Poverty alleviation: Court orders Buhari’s minister to explain N729bn disbursement
08 Jul 2024
Justice Dehinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Lagos has directed the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disasters Management and Social Development, Sadia Umar-Farouk, to give details of how N729bn allegedly disbursed to 24.3 million poor Nigerians was carried out. The court ruled that the ex-minister should provide a list of all the beneficiaries, […]
Continue ReadingNLC, TUC React As Federal Govt Offers ₦48,000 As New Minimum Wage
08 Jul 2024
Organized labour has described the ₦48,000 proposed new minimum wage by the federal government as an insult to the sensibility of Nigerian workers. The labour leaders outrightly rejected the offer, describing it as retrogressive. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) made this known in a joint statement signed by NLC […]
Continue ReadingSSANU requests that the FG move quickly to implement the new Minimum Wage.
07 Jul 2024
The Federal Government has been advised by the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) to expeditiously resolve the impasse surrounding the imposition of a new minimum wage for workers in the nation. Giving the counsel, Kazeem Suarau, the chairman of Federal University, Lokoja (FUL), was presented with an award or recommendation letter from the […]
Continue ReadingMinimum wage: AGF tackles Labour as NASS fails to stop strike
04 Jul 2024
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, (SAN), has faulted the organised labour over the nationwide strike it is starting today (Monday). Fagbemi, in a letter to the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress leaders, dated June 1, 2024, insisted that the strike over the new minimum was a […]
Continue ReadingNNPC declares state of emergency on oil production
03 Jul 2024
According to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, an emergency has been declared regarding oil production. It stated that this was a step toward boosting Nigeria’s reserves and output of crude oil. This was revealed by NNPCL Group Chief Executive Officer Mele Kyari in a keynote speech on Tuesday at the start of the 23rd […]
Continue ReadingTinubu seeks National Assembly’s nod as tax regime begins January
03 Jul 2024
The Federal Government’s ongoing initiative to reduce tax burdens and optimise revenue achieved a significant milestone on Tuesday with the government’s approval to exempt small businesses, manufacturers and farmers from paying withholding tax. This was as it said the National Assembly has received 10 requests to amend tax laws aimed at addressing identified challenges within […]
Continue ReadingAgain, Tapswap postpones token allocation
02 Jul 2024
The well-known tap-2-earn app Tapswap, which is powered by TON Blockchain, has announced that user token distribution has been delayed until the third quarter of the year. With over 50 million users since its launch on February 15, 2024, the app has gained popularity among Nigerians tapping on their phone screens in search of financial […]
Continue ReadingOlu Jacobs’s family releases a video confirming he is still alive
30 Jun 2024
Famous Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs is still alive and well, his family has confirmed, dispelling untrue rumors about his death, with a video of him getting a haircut. Earlier rumors of his death sparked widespread concern and condolences on social media. In response, his family swiftly released the video to allay speculation and reassure supporters […]
Continue ReadingBetty Irabor shuts down reports of Olu Jacobs’ passing
30 Jun 2024
Popular publisher Betty Irabor has taken to social media to debunk trending reports that veteran Nollywood actor, Olu Jacobs has passed away. Recall that trending news on social media suggested that Olu Jacobs, who has been battling Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) over a long period of time, had died. Stanley Ontop, a movie producer, […]
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