The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has apologised to the state governors over his comment on the N30bn hardship allowance allegedly given to them. Akpabio had, at a plenary sitting last Tuesday, during deliberation on the Ways and Means collected from the Central Bank of Nigeria by the previous…
The Nigeria Labour Congress and other related unions are preparing for the planned protests it declared over the high cost of living, inflation, insecurity and hardship in the country. Our correspondents who arrived at the Labour House headquarters in Abuja at 7:12 a.m. noticed different union workers and other…
In a grand inaugural ceremony, Lady Tolu Eledan, CEO of TPSeal Education UK, set the tone for the maiden edition of the International Study Abroad Fair (ISAF) 2024. The event, held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, brought together distinguished guests, delegates, and stakeholders…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, swooped on a facility being used by suspected illegal miners to process and package lithium out of the state. The governor ordered the closure of the facility, which was originally a factory meant for recycling batteries and tyres. He equally ordered the arrest of…
Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has admonished Nigerian Students in the diaspora and the intending ones to have intention of returning home with their acquired knowledge to develop the country. Governor Makinde gave the charge at an International education forum, themed: “Accessing education beyond…
The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has emphasized the importance of individuals acquiring knowledge and skills that transcend beyond their surroundings. Rt Hon. Ogundoyin urged all stakeholders in the Education sector to explore and advance the world of online learning and…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of DCG Kemi Nanna Nandap to serve as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), effective from March 1, 2024. DCG Nandap takes over from Mrs. Caroline Wura-Ola Adepoju, whose term in office expires on February 29, 2024. Before her…
The National Chairman of Cement Producers’ Association of Nigeria (CEPAN), Prince David Iweta, has said the body is ready to assist the Federal Government in crashing the price of cement within 30 days if brought in as part of efforts to bring solution. Iweta, who gave the assurance in an exclusive chat with the…
The Nigeria Labour Congress said it has put machinery in place for a two-day nationwide protest slated for February 27 and February 28, 2024. The NLC’s National President, Joe Ajaero, said the protest would begin a week after the expiration of the 14-day ultimatum it issued to the Federal Government which will…
The House of Representatives has resolved to stop sports betting in the country and urged the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) to comply with the Lottery Regulatory Commission Act, 2005. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Kelechi Nwogu (PDP-Rivers) at plenary in Abuja on Thursday.…