Workers’ Day: Labour demands wage review to ease cost-of-living crisis
•NASS to address workers’ concerns, Labour rejects N70k pay over rising inflation, others State chapters of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress have decried the condition of the Nigerian worker and called for the urgent review of the N70,000 minimum wage as the country celebrates the 2025Continue Reading
Dangote’s World Bank’s appointment boost for emerging economies
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated industrialist, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on his appointment to the World Bank’s prestigious Private Sector Investment Lab, describing it as a fitting recognition of his transformative contributions to Africa’s private sector. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, TinubuContinue Reading
Comptroller Shuaibu takes over at Customs FOU Lagos
Comptroller Shuaibu receiving the Customs flag, which is the symbol of power at the Unit. Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu has formally assumed duty as the new head of the Nigeria Customs Service NCS, Federal Operations Unit FOU Zone ‘A’, Lagos. This follows the redeployment of his predecessor, Comptroller Kola Oladeji, toContinue Reading
FIRS orders banks to close illegal tax collection accounts
Banks have been directed by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to identify and shut down any tax and levy collection accounts not authorised under the agency’s TaxPro Max system. The FIRS’ directive is part of ongoing initiative to enhance efficiency, promote transparency and ensure uniformity in the collection andContinue Reading
Tinubu Must Be Re-Elected In 2027 To Complete His Reforms – Keyamo
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has urged all members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to prioritise the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027 over their personal political ambitions. Keyamo emphasised that Tinubu’s second term is essential to complete the reforms he has initiated inContinue Reading
Nigeria Champions Seafarers’ Rights with Bold Support for Maritime Labour Reforms
In a decisive move to strengthen the rights and welfare of its seafarers, Nigeria has officially endorsed amendments to eight key codes under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006. These sweeping changes address critical issues such as protection against discrimination, recognition of seafarers as essential workers, improved access to shore-basedContinue Reading
EFCC declares eight CBEX ‘promoters’, foreign accomplices wanted
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared eight persons wanted over the alleged fraud perpetrated on a trading platform, Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX). In a public notice by the Commission on Friday, the four suspects based in Nigeria are: Adefowora Olanipekun, Adefowora Oluwanisola, Emmanuel Uko and Seyi Oloyede.Continue Reading
₦47bn Yearly Power Bill Unsustainable, FG Explains Aso Rock Solar Installation
The Federal Government has explained its decision to install solar panels at the Aso Rock Villa, the seat of power in the country. The Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Mustapha Abdulahi, said it is unsustainable for the Aso Rock Villa to continue to pay about ₦47 billionContinue Reading
Akpabio Leads Nigeria’s Delegation To Pope Francis’ Funeral
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, will lead Nigeria’s delegation to Vatican City to attend the burial of Pope Francis on Saturday. In a statement on Friday, presidential adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed that the five-member delegation was constituted by President Bola Tinubu. Other members of the delegationContinue Reading
Defection Not A Threat To PDP – Bode George
A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has downplayed the recent defection of key Delta State politicians to the All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting that it poses no real threat to the opposition party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during anContinue Reading