Tinubu Approves New Minimum Wage of N70,000 for Nigerian Workers
President Tinubu has approved a new minimum wage of N70,000 for Nigerian workers. This significant development was announced during a meeting with leaders from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The approval of this new minimum wage is a crucial step in improving the […]
Federal Government Sets 18 as Minimum Age for University Admissions
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has announced a new policy: students under 18 years old are no longer eligible for admission to universities and other higher learning institutions in Nigeria. This decision was revealed during the 2024 policy meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The minister explained that the Federal […]
SSANU and NASU Members Clash with Security at Unity Fountain Over Unpaid Salaries
Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU) have gathered at Unity Fountain in Abuja to protest the non-payment of their salaries for the past four months. The protest is being led by Mohammed Aruna Ibrahim, President of SSANU, and Comrade Peters Adeyemi, General Secretary […]
President Tinubu Appoints Esther Walson-Jack as New Head of Civil Service
President Tinubu has named Esther Walson-Jack as the new Head of the Civil Service, starting August 14, 2024. The announcement was made by Tinubu’s spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale. Esther Walson-Jack has been a Federal Permanent Secretary since 2017 and has worked in various ministries. She will take over from Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, who is set to […]
Port Harcourt Refinery Shut Down by Local Youths Over Unemployment Concerns
Youths from the Alesa and Alode communities in Eleme have taken a stand against the Port Harcourt Refinery, shutting down its operations to demand job opportunities. Despite the refinery undergoing rehabilitation, these community members are frustrated with the lack of employment provided to local residents. For two days, hundreds of youths blocked the main entrance […]
President Tinubu Urges National Assembly to Increase 2024 Budget by N6.2 Trillion
President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the National Assembly to consider a significant increase of N6.2 trillion in the 2024 appropriation act. This adjustment, announced during a recent session by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, raises the proposed budget to N34.9 trillion, up from the original N28.7 trillion. Tinubu’s proposal allocates N3.2 trillion towards infrastructure initiatives […]
Just in: Tinubu Launches Student Loan Scheme at Aso Rock
In a significant development, Bola Tinubu has launched a new student loan scheme at the State House in Abuja. The scheme, which involves an initial ₦35 billion allocation, aims to benefit 70,000 students through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund). At a recent meeting in Abuja, Jim Ovia, appointed by Tinubu to chair the NELFund’s […]
Anambra Lawyer Pleads Not Guilty to Child Abuse Charges
In a distressing case of alleged child abuse, a 35-year-old lawyer, Adachukwu Okafor, has pleaded not guilty to charges brought against her by the Anambra State Government. The case is being heard at the Children, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Court in Awka. The allegations involve severe physical abuse of an 11-year-old girl, Happiness Nwafor, who […]
Court Decision on Arabic Inscriptions on Naira Notes
In a recent decision by the Federal High Court in Lagos, Judge Yellin Bogoro dismissed a lawsuit challenging the use of Arabic inscriptions on Nigerian Naira notes. The case, filed by Lagos-based lawyer Malcom Omirhobo, raised concerns about the inclusion of Arabic alongside Nigeria’s official languages—English, Yoruba, Hausa, and Igbo. Judge Bogoro emphasized that the […]
Binance Executive Tigran Gambaryan Appears in Court in a Wheelchair
On July 16, Tigran Gambaryan, an executive from Binance Holdings Limited, made a dramatic entrance to the Federal High Court in Abuja, arriving in a wheelchair. Gambaryan and Binance are facing serious money laundering charges brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Despite arriving in a wheelchair, Gambaryan demonstrated his determination by standing […]