President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, has urged President Bola Tinubu to dialogue with the leaders of groups planning to protest against the prevailing hardship in the country. He stated that protesting is a right of citizens, and millions of Nigerians are angry about the state of the national economy. In a […]
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The House has passed the Finance Act, 2024 which seeks to impose a 70 percent levy on the profits realized by banks from all foreign exchange transactions. The Executive bill was adopted by members of the Committee of Supply chaired by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. According to a report presented by the Chairman of the House […]
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Ahead of the nationwide protest scheduled for August 1st, Netizens have made it clear they will not back down and insist that the Federal Government address the issues promised during the protest. Recall that President Bola Tinubu had called on Nigerians to abort their planned protests, assuring that measures were in place to alleviate their […]
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Students, teachers, professionals, and members of the general public have paid glowing tributes to the impactful and inspirational life of Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka. The various individuals gave their tributes during their visits to the Initiative for Information, Arts, and Culture Development in Nigeria, Jericho, Ibadan, on Tuesday, where a month-long exhibition to celebrate […]
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The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended the Court of Appeal for “its courage in upholding justice”by reaffirming the nomination of Asue Ighodalo, as the candidate of the PDP in the September 21, 2024 Edo State governorship election. In a statement on Tuesday by Debo Ologunagba, National Publicity Secretary, the party […]
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Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria is not just catching up with the rest of the world but is also poised to overtake them in economy and technology. He made the declaration on Tuesday when he launched the AI Expertise Blockchain and Technology Training and Outsourcing Initiative in Dutse, the Jigawa State, as part […]
Continue ReadingOndo State Government has appealed to all Nigerian students, particularly those from Ondo State, to exercise patience and give the Federal Government more time to address the pressing issues facing the nation. It urged students to support the Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to bring about positive change and development in the country. Also, it […]
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The Federal Government has generated over 300,000 businesses through various Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) interventions, aiming to create over one million job opportunities, primarily for youth and women, within a year. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this during a one-day working visit to Jigawa State. Ge explained, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has initiated multiple […]
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The Nigeria Labour Congress has warned the Nigerian government against engaging in a “war-war” situation with Nigerians by trying to suppress citizens’ fundamental right to protest. The union in a statement, on Monday, July 22, noted that it’s condescending and dismissive to label the daily harsh struggles faced by Nigerians as a politically motivated dissent. […]
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The Senate has passed the Police Act (Amendment) Bill 2024 seeking to amend the Police Act 2020 to among others enable the current Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to complete his tenure. Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the bill’s passage after the third reading on Tuesday, July 23. President Bola Tinubu had also forwarded the […]
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