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FG Approves 25-35% Salary Hike for Civil Servants Across Various Salary Structures
In a move aimed at boosting the welfare of civil servants, the Federal Government (FG) on Tuesday approved a significant salary increase of 25% and 35% for workers across various consolidated salary structures.
According to a…
Electricity Tariff Hike: Falana Says FG is Dancing to Tune of IMF, World Bank
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has accused the Federal Government of pandering to the whims and caprices of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank following a hike in electricity tariff.
Falana claimed that the…
Bishop Oyedepo Condemns “Yahoo Boys,” Warns of Dire Consequences
The Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel International, Bishop David Oyedepo, has condemned fraudsters and “Yahoo Boys” saying they have a tainted future.
From the Yahoo e-mail service, the term…
Lagos to Host Annual Yoruba Week Starting This September
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to dedicate the last week of September every year as “Yoruba Week” to celebrate the Yoruba culture.
In a press statement on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the…
Emefiele Trial: Former CBN Director Alleges Millions in Bribes
In a development with significant implications for the ongoing corruption case against Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), a key witness implicated Emefiele in a bribery scheme. John Ayoh, a former…
Nigerian Court Blocks MultiChoice Subscription Price Hike
A Nigerian court has put a temporary hold on MultiChoice Nigeria Limited's planned increase in subscription prices for its DStv and GOtv services. The Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT), sitting in Abuja, issued an…
CBN Freezes New Accounts at OPAY, Palmpay, Others Amidst Forex Probe
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken a controversial step in its fight against alleged illicit foreign exchange (forex) transactions. The regulatory body has ordered four fintech companies – OPay, Palmpay, Kuda Bank, and…
Google Seeks AI-Powered Startups for 8th Africa Accelerator Cohort
Tech giant Google is calling on African innovators! Applications are now open for the eighth edition of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. This year, the program places a special emphasis on startups harnessing the…
Finidi George Takes the Helm: Appointed New Super Eagles Head Coach
The Nigeria Football Federation has appointed former Super Eagles winger Finidi George as the new head coach of the nation’s senior men’s national team.
The announcement came in a statement on Monday, with the NFF Board approving the…
ADELABU: Power Minister Takes Action: No New Tariff for Areas With Less Than 20 Hours Electricity
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured that any customer not currently enjoying 20 hours of electricity would not pay the new tariff.
The minister stated this on Monday while appearing before the Senate Committee on…
Emefiele Contests Jurisdiction of Lagos Court in Fraud Case
The Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja has deferred till the end of trial, its ruling on the application filed by the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, challenging the jurisdiction of the court to try…
NASS Reconsiders Previously Rejected Constitutional Amendments
The Nigerian National Assembly (NASS) is revisiting proposed alterations to the 1999 Constitution that were rejected by past parliaments, state Assemblies or not assented to by former Presidents, including Muhammadu Buhari.
The…
FG Investigates Bullying Incident After Student Targeted in Abuja Lead British School
The Minister of State for Education, Yusuf Sununu, has disclosed that the Ministry of Education has set up a seven-man committee to probe the bullying incident in Lead British International School, Abuja.
As seen in two viral videos…
Abuja Supermarket Faces N10 Million Fine by FCCPC for Alleged Discrimination
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has said it is considering the appropriate sanction for an Abuja-based Chinese supermarket, which came under the spotlight last week for discriminating against…
Ikorodu Gears Up for Annual ‘Oro’ Festival on May 16th
The Ikorodu community is preparing to celebrate its annual 'Oro' festival, a traditional event steeped in history and cultural significance.
This year's edition will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024, throughout the day and night, as…