July 2024

Benue can pay N70,000 minimum wage – Alia

The Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has declared that his administration is ready to pay N70,000 minimum wage to state workers. The governor disclosed this in a chat with journalists in Makurdi, saying that his administration has blocked…

NHIA advocates legislative support to attain UHC 

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has advocated legislative support toward the attainment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in the country. The authority’s Director-General, Dr Kelechi Ohiri, made the call in an interview with the newsmen on Friday in Abuja, on…

eTranzact eyes merchant acquisition, direct-to-consumer market

 eTranzact, a Nigerian fintech company, is focusing on Merchant Acquisition and Direct-to-Consumer Market strategies to stay relevant in the competitive landscape.  The company’s CEO, Mr Niyi Toluwalope, disclosed this  statement on Friday. Toluwalope was quoted to have said this during…

FG shuts down illegal gold mine in kogi

The Federal Government has shut down an illegal gold mine site in Yagba East Local Government Area (LGA) of Kogi State. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, stated that the move was part of the Federal Government’s…

Pope Francis calls for olympic peace

Pope Francis has urged for an Olympic truce during the upcoming Paris Games, highlighting the Games’ historical role as promoters of peace rather than conflict. “The Olympic Games, in ancient times, introduced a wise truce during the games,” noted the…