ASUU Threatens Strike Over Unmet Demands by Nigerian Government
Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) have warned they may go on strike due to the Federal Government’s failure to address their issues. On June 27, ASUU-UNN members held a peaceful protest around their campus, demanding the government honor their agreement with the union. Protesters […]
Federal Government Bans Single-Use Plastics in Ministries and Agencies
The Tinubu-led Federal Government has announced a ban on single-use plastics in all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). This decision aims to reduce plastic waste within government operations. Minister of State for Environment, Iziaq Adekunle Salako, revealed the ban after the Federal Executive Council meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. The move is […]
Petrol Price Hits N2,000 per Liter in Adamawa Due to IPMAN Strike
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) in the Adamawa/Taraba region is continuing its strike, leading to petrol prices reaching N2,000 per liter. Dahiru Buba, the IPMAN Chairman, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Yola that the strike is due to continuous harassment and unlawful seizures of petrol tankers by the Nigeria Customs […]
Nigerian Presidency Urges Patience on Minimum Wage Bill
The Presidency is asking Nigerians to wait calmly and not rush President Bola Tinubu regarding the new minimum wage. Government reassures that once ready, Tinubu will send the proposed bill to the National Assembly. Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, questioned the urgency in transmitting the bill, speaking to Punch. Onanuga’s […]
President Tinubu Appoints Olatunji Bello as FCCPC CEO
President Tinubu has chosen Olatunji Bello to be the new CEO and Executive Vice-Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), pending Senate approval. Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, announced that Bello, an experienced lawyer and journalist, will bring extensive expertise to the position.The statement also mentioned that […]
President Tinubu Receives Symbolic Gold Bar to Boost Naira Value
On Sunday, June 24, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, gave a symbolic gold bar to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Alake said this will help increase the value of the naira and improve the country’s foreign reserves. He thanked President Tinubu for supporting changes in the solid minerals sector, explaining that the National […]
President Tinubu to Sanction Civil Servants Collecting Salaries After Relocating Abroad
President Bola Tinubu announced that civil servants who have moved abroad but are still getting paid by the government must repay the money they received. At an event for the 2024 civil service week on June 22, President Tinubu, represented by George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), emphasized the need […]
President Tinubu Returns to Nigeria After Successful Visit to South Africa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu returned to Nigeria on Thursday, June 21, following a visit to South Africa. The visit was part of his official duties as the President of Nigeria. President Tinubu arrived in Abuja around 5:30 pm. His trip to South Africa was to attend the inauguration ceremony of President Cyril Ramaphosa, who was […]
South African President Ramaphosa Meets President Tinubu in Hotel for Economic and Diplomatic Discussions (Videos)
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met with President Tinubu in his hotel on Thursday morning, June 20, to discuss economic and diplomatic issues. The Presidency shared videos of Ramaphosa arriving at President Tinubu’s hotel for the meeting.
Nasarawa Halts Illegal Mining Operation
The Nasarawa state government has stopped Trimadix Geomin Consult Limited’s mining activities at the Amba site in Kokona Local Government Area due to illegal operations. This suspension followed accusations from Mr. Tim Eldon of Trimadix Geomin Consult Limited, who claimed during a press conference in Jos, Plateau State, last Friday that the state government was […]