…Demands immediate action on long-standing issues By Sodiq Adelakun The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Nigerian Federal Government, threatening industrial action if critical demands remain unaddressed. This latest warning follows a prolonged…
The Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga has said that foreigners earning income in Nigeria will henceforth pay taxes under a proposed amendment to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Bill, 2024. Onanuga said this while…
…Graduates express frustration, demand action as job crisis deepens …Experts urge immediate action to avert social instability, as multinational exodus continues …Nigeria’s energy transition set to create 100,000 jobs By SodiqAdelakun As Nigeria grapples with an economic downturn, the demand…
President Bola Tinubu has rejected a bill seeking to raise the retirement age of civil servants working in the national assembly. The bill aimed to increase the retirement age to 65 years or 40 years of service, whichever comes first.…
…Decision to further tighten interest rate unanimous — Cardoso …MPR hike will slow down investments, economic growth — Experts By Seun Ibiyemi The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) raised its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points on Tuesday,…
Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), hosted a reception with Cindy McCain, Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), to highlight youth unemployment and hunger in Africa, on the sidelines of the 79th United…
By Matthew Denis The President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has called on the federal government to remove fuel subsidies completely. Speaking during a 26-minute interview with Bloomberg Television in New York, Dangote highlighted the need…
…It was not an election, but a transaction – Akpata decries voter apathy, vote-buying …Independent observer group raises concerns over election integrity …A blatant example of state capture – Obi condemns election outcome Controversy has continued to surround the Edo…
…Assure Nigerians of commitment to good governance 150 new bills …Seek to boost national security The House of Representatives has reiterated its commitment to accelerating the passage of the 2025 Appropriation Bill and the Whistleblower Protection Bill. Chairman, House Committee…
By Ismail Azeez, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke on Monday commissioned a new block of classrooms and ICT centre projects worth 260 million naira in Awo, Egbedore Local Government Area of Osun State. Speaking during the commissioning, facilitated by Bamidele Salam,…
