The House of Representatives has disowned a trending draft ‘bill’ for discussion, seeking a return to the regional system of government. Titled, “A Bill for an Act to substitute the annexure to Decree 24 of 1999 with a new governance…
Nigerian defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel, is expected to sign a new contract at Turkish club, Fenerbahce this summer, reports DAILY POST. Osayi-Samuel has been linked with a move away from Fenerbahce, with a number of clubs in England reportedly interested in…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Niger State Command, said its personnel have intercepted two trailers suspected of transporting vandalized railway sleepers in Mokwa Local Government Area of the state. The Niger State NSCDC Commandant, Joachim Okafor, stated…
The naira ended the week on a negative note, depreciating further against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market. FMDQ data showed that the naira depreciated to N1485.99 per dollar compared to N 1484.75 traded on Thursday. This represents a marginal…
Members of the organised labour, on Friday, declared a nationwide indefinite strike over the Federal Government’s refusal to raise the proposed minimum wage from N60,000. The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, disclosed this at an ongoing press…
By Kumuyi Oluwafemi Activities in the seas and oceans have continued to become a source of concern for the global community, as it serves as a veritable source of economic development and wealth creation, owing to the numerous resources embedded…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disclosed that it has received over 60,000 applications from students of Federal Government institutions since it launched the students loan application portal. However, NELFUND revealed that 30,000 applications have been successfully processed. NELFUND also said…
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to all customers with outstanding bills, urging them to settle their accounts immediately or face disconnection. In a press statement signed by the company’s Acting Managing Director/CEO, Victor Ojelabi,…
Talks to reach a compromise on a new minimum wage for workers in the public service have been deadlocked as organised Labour, again walked out of the meeting. Sources attending the meeting said the government failed to propose an amount…
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Friday, announced the temporary suspension of the controversial $300 helicopter landing fee. The decision came after the Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, rejected the fee, insisting that it was commercially injurious.…
