By Seun Ibiyemi In Nigeria’s quest to regain its place in “Category C” of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) receives a boost as Honourable Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has met with Minister of Transport (MoT) for…
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Tuesday, approved a new minimum wage of N70,000 for workers in the state. The approval followed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding by the state government and leaders of organised labour in the…
The media aide to Oladipupo Adebutu, former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State, Mr. Afolabi Orekoya, has refuted claims that his principal was arrested and detained by the Ogun State Police Command. Orekoya made this clarification…
Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima on Tuesday implored governors of the 36 states to double campaign efforts to make Nigeria open defecation-free in the next five years. Shettima argued that every step taken towards ending open defecation will improve health,…
In preparation for the expected increase in boat traffic during the yuletide season, the Lagos office of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has launched a large-scale clearance of water hyacinth from key Lagos water channels to improve transportation and…
On October 3, 2024, President Bola Tinubu took a significant step toward reshaping Nigeria’s economic future by transmitting four ambitious tax reform bills to the National Assembly. These bills—the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, Nigeria Revenue Service…
By Matthew Denis The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says Nigeria’s hosting of the African Military Games demonstrates its commitment to promoting peace and security. General Musa declared that Nigeria is ready to host 25 countries as…
By Matthew Denis The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the promotion of 1,731 of its staff members following their outstanding performance in the recently conducted 2024 promotion examinations. This move is part of INEC’s broader strategy to reward…
…Warns unsuspecting public to be wary Barth Ndubuwah, Port Harcourt The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has cried out over what it termed ‘Governing Board Chairman’s hacked social media accounts’. In a release issued by the Director, Corporate Affairs of…
Shares of Lafarge Africa have surged by over 31 percent month-to-date as of the market opening on November 19, 2024, driving its year-to-date performance to over 60 percent. The rally comes after Lafarge Africa’s release of its third-quarter 2024 financial…
