FG begins construction of 1, 250 housing units in 4 states
The Federal Government has commenced the construction of 1,250 housing units across four states in Northern Nigeria, under the Renewed Hope Estate of President Bola Tinubu. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Ahmed Dangiwa, who made the disclosure today at the groundbreaking ceremony of 250 housing units, in Katsina State, said the Renewed […]
Pochettino leaves Chelsea by mutual consent after one season
Mauricio Pochettino has left Chelsea after just one season in charge by mutual consent. The English club announced Pochettino’s departure, despite the Blues finishing sixth in the Premier League thanks to a fine run towards the end of the season but missed out on Champions League qualification and a trophy. Pochettino pointed to a lack […]
CBN raises Interest Rate to 26.25% amid rising Inflation levels
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the Monetary Policy Rate for the third straight time by 150 basis points from 24.75 per cent to 26. 25 per cent. The CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso who is also the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) chairman said the committee at its 295th meeting retained the Cash Reserve […]
FG offers N54,000 new minimum wage to labour
Ongoing negotiations on new minimum wage has been adjourned till today Wednesday after the organised labour rejected the new minimum wage proposal by the Federal Government. Government upped its offer from its earlier proposed N48,000 to match the N54,000 proposed by the Organised Private sector last week, but a highly reliable source who attended the […]
NAFDAC alerts public, as Europe recalls ‘Caro White’ from Nigeria
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), alerts the public regarding the recall of Caro White Skin Lightening Beauty Lotion by the European Union (EU) Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Non-Food Products. A statement on its website, said the product failed to comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation due to its […]
EX President Jonathan sues for peace in Rivers State Political Crisis
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, is suing for peace and a truce in the Rivers State political crisis involving Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Speaking at the flag-off of the Trans-Kalabari Road today, Jonathan described as worrisome, the incessant battles between Governors and their predecessors and the political tension in Rivers State. “Outgoing […]
Attempted coup in the DR of Congo halted
The Democratic Republic of Congo army says it has quashed an attempted coup against President Felix Tshisekedi in the capital Kinshasa involving Congolese and foreign fighters. DR Congo army spokesperson Brig Gen Sylavin Ekenge several suspects have been detained and the “situation is now under control”. His statement comes hours after Witnesses say a group […]
President Tinubu approves FCT week
President Bola Tinubu has approved May 27 to June 6 as Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Week for the inauguration of various projects executed under his administration. The Minister of FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, confirmed this while inspecting some of the projects in preparation for inauguration to celebrate Tinubu’s one year in office. Wike said particularly […]
NCC temporarily suspends issuance of communications licenses
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has temporarily suspended the issuance of new licenses in some categories. The commission said the categories included interconnect exchange license, mobile virtual network operator license and value-added service aggregator license. The Director of Public Affairs, NCC, Dr Reuben Muoka, in a statement in Abuja said the temporary suspension […]
FG-No plans to illegally access workers savings
The Federal Government says there are no plans to “illegally access” workers’ savings and pension contributions. There were reports that the Federal Government plans to tap from the pension and life insurance of workers to develop infrastructure in the country. But clarifying the comment attributed to him, Minister of Finance and the Coordinator of the […]