Retired Police Officers of Nigeria under the contributory pension scheme on Tuesday stormed the National Assembly in Abuja, in protest over several months of unpaid pensions. The retirees representing various state…
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JUST IN: ECOWAS Parliament discusses member states’ challenges in Kano
The sixth legislature of Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is discussing member states’ socio-economic, political, security and other challenges in Kano with 12 out of the 15…
Lagos to reduce Internet connectivity cost, lays 2,700km fibre— Report
The Lagos State Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (LAMIST) on Monday said that it had completed the first phase of a project to drastically reduce the cost of internet connectivity. …
BREAKING: Deputy Senate President launches 107 buses for transport service in Kano
The Deputy Senate President, Dr. Barau I. Jubrin, has launched 107 brand new buses for Kano North North Transport Service. Senator Jubrin who is also the Deputy Speaker of the Economic…
Minimum wage: Labour insists on May 31 deadline as talks resume today — Report
The Federal Government and organised labour will Tuesday (today) restart the national minimum wage negotiation. Ahead of today’s session, the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress leadership held a…
[BREAKING] Student loan: 1.2m beneficiaries listed as scheme begins Friday
The long-awaited student loan programme will take off on Friday with 1.2 million students in federal tertiary institutions across the country, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund,…
Ondo: 261,703 PVCs uncollected — INEC reports
Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, weekend, said that over 261,703 Permanent Voters’ Cards, PVCs, have remained uncollected in Ondo State, ahead of the November 16 governorship election. Resident Electoral Commissioner in…
BREAKING: BPP seeks collaboration with EFCC to tackle corruption in public procurement
The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has expressed its readiness to collaborate with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to tackle corruption in public procure for the overall good and improvement…
BREAKING: FG announces date to open student loan application portal
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, on Thursday, announced May 24, 2024, as the official date for “the opening of the portal for student loan applications.” The announcement…
BREAKING: Nigeria, UN seek $306m for food aid in 3 states
The Federal Government, in partnership with national and international partners, yesterday launched an appeal seeking $306 million to fast-track food assistance, nutrition supplies and services, clean water, healthcare, and protection support to…