President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate implementation of the National Construction and Household Support Programme, which will cover all six geopolitical zones in Nigeria. During a National Economic Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja, Tinubu urged governors to submit within seven days the lists of support required by their states to alleviate the suffering of […]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of the results for the supplementary Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), which took place on Friday, June 21, and Saturday, June 22, 2024. This supplementary exam was conducted for 28,835 candidates who could not be biometrically verified during the main 2024 UTME and thus […]
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has assured Nigerians that the ongoing negotiations between the government, private sector, and organized labor will result in better wages for workers. Following a meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, the governors issued a communique stating, “The governors agreed to continue engaging with key stakeholders to reach a mutually agreeable solution. […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Rivers State has seized a shipment of codeine-laced cough syrup valued at approximately ₦4 billion over the past two weeks. Stella Ngwoke, Commander of the NDLEA at Onne Port, announced the seizure during an event on Wednesday commemorating the 2024 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit […]
Nigeria recorded a total foreign exchange inflow of approximately $24 billion in the first quarter of 2024, according to the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso. He made this disclosure during an interview with Bloomberg TV in London on Tuesday. Cardoso stated that this inflow is about 50 percent higher than […]
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has postponed deliberation on a new minimum wage memo to allow President Bola Tinubu to conduct further consultations with stakeholders. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced this decision during a briefing with State House correspondents on Tuesday. President Tinubu is reviewing the report submitted by the Tripartite […]
Afrobeat star Davido has tied the knot with his long-time sweetheart Chioma Rowland in a lavish ceremony attended by top celebrities and dignitaries. The event took place on Tuesday at Harbour Point in Victoria Island, Lagos State, and generated significant buzz on social media. The ceremony came two weeks after Davido confirmed his wedding to […]
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of $1.4 million linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele to the Federal Government. Justice Ayokunle Faji issued the order after hearing an application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This ruling follows another recent decision by […]
More than 1,800 petrol stations in Nigeria’s North-East shut down yesterday in protest against an anti-smuggling operation by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). This move forced motorists to turn to the black market for fuel. Dahiru Buba, Chairman of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association (IPMAN) for Adamawa and Taraba states, told Reuters that the closures […]
President Bola Tinubu emphasized that addressing historical injustices is crucial to achieving lasting security and peace in Nigeria. Speaking at the North West Peace and Security Summit in Katsina, Tinubu highlighted the need to tackle the deep-rooted issues that have caused divisions in communities. He assured attendees that his administration is committed to eradicating banditry, […]
