Statutory allocations from the Federal Account Allocation Committee to the 36 states and 774 local government areas from July to December 2023, increased to N3.34tn post-fuel subsidy era. Figures obtained from…
Category: Extra
Lawmakers To Tinubu: “Prioritise Nigerians’ security”
Opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives have called on President Bola Tinubu to prioritise the security of lives and property better than what the administration of Muhammadu Buhari did in eight…
Oyo govt reportedly seals church in Ibadan over noise pollution
The Oyo State Government has sealed a new generation church at Golden Estate, Oluyole, Ibadan, the state capital The state government said the church was sealed over noise pollution. It…
It’s criminal to pay ransom — Police warn families of kidnap victims, seeks collaboration
The Force PRO said in most cases, the victims’ families don’t involve the police before paying the ransom demanded by kidnappers. Adejobi said this on Thursday, February 2, 2024, while commenting…
Stakeholder faults $2bn turnover requirement for P’H refinery concession
A former Group General Manager of Planning at the defunct Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Babajide Soyode, has said no private operator would be ready to take over the Port Harcourt Oil Refining…
Labour: Why we insist on N400,000 as new minimum wage
President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero (middle) during a press briefing shortly after the Federal Government’s meeting with NLC/TUC over subsidy removal at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President, Nigeria Labour…
JUST IN: Nigerian Govt partners UK on minerals development
The Nigerian Government is collaborating with the United Kingdom to set up a joint technical working group for the development of critical mineral deposits in the country. The Minister of Solid…
Over 400,000 cured of schistosomiasis in Nasarawa
No fewer than 444,785 children and adults resident in Nasarawa State have received complete treatment for schistosomiasis disease in the year 2023. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Gaza Gwamna disclosed…
EFCC uncovers religious sect laundering money for terrorists
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that the anti-graft agency uncovered how a religious sect in Nigeria is laundering money for terrorists. This was…
Labour: N200,000 minimum wage no longer realistic
The Nigerian Labour Congress said on Tuesday that the N200,000 minimum wage it earlier proposed to the Federal Government was no longer realistic, considering the country’s current economic situation. The congress,…