The International Monetary Fund has reported that the naira is showing signs of stabilisation, attributing this to recent interest rate hikes and efforts by the Central Bank of Nigeria to …
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12 states delay N30,000 minimum wage for teachers – Report
Twelve states of the federation are yet to implement the 2019 minimum wage of N30,000 for teachers. Data from the National Union of Teachers showed that though some states implemented …
Read More »UNILORIN seeks to boost Nigerian varsities rankings with internship, volunteering
Correspondent TUNDE OYEKOLA writes on how the University of Ilorin is aiming to elevate Nigerian universities’ global rankings with a new initiative tagged U-INSPIRE AWARD A former Executive Secretary of …
Read More »Police vow crackdown on scavengers destroying govt infrastructure in Abuja
The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory, Tunji Disu, has warned scavengers, popularly known as Baba Bola, to desist from destroying government infrastructure or face the full wrath …
Read More »Labour demands adjustment of N70,000 minimum wage in Abia
Organised Labour in Abia State has demanded what it calls a “consequential adjustment” in the implementation of the new minimum wage. Addressing the press after an inconclusive meeting with the …
Read More »Fury vows to knock out Usyk in heavyweight rematch
Tyson Fury said he will knock out Oleksandr Usyk in a rematch of their undisputed heavyweight champion of the world bout after losing his undefeated record to the Ukrainian. Usyk …
Read More »Amaechi’s ex-commissioner George returns to APC
Dr Dawari George, an ally of former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, officially rejoined the ruling All Progressives Congress on Wednesday. George, who previously served as Commissioner for Energy and …
Read More »Shell’s divestment rejection hinders Nigeria’s investment climate, experts warn
The Federal Government’s recent decision to block Shell’s $2.4 billion divestment plan for its onshore assets has raised concerns among analysts, who warn that this could deter vital investment needed …
Read More »$50m NCDMB fund boosts oil sector research, development
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board has stated that its $50 million research and development fund has been supporting initiatives within the oil and gas sector. The Executive Secretary …
Read More »NACCIMA warns of criminal activity in solid mineral sector
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture on Wednesday raised the alarm about the growing activities of cartels and criminals trading in the solid mineral sector. …
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