George Akume
2 Aug
Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has inaugurated a water scheme for communities in Borgu Local Council of Niger State. The waterworks, which was first built in 1983, has over years provided potable water to the inhabitants until it went moribund two decades ago. Moved the people’s plight, the National Hydro Electric…
10 Jun
Nigerians are still weighing costs of last week’s industrial action by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). Some confessed that Labour did well to knock some seriousness into this government, which since inception has relied more on soap-box promises
8 Jun
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said it did not commit treason, defending it's demands for a better wage as clear and just. The NLC responded to comments by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, who accused labour of committing treason by shutting the national grid. “Nowhere in the world…
7 Jun
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has appealed to Nigerians to remain calm despite the economic challenges facing the country, as President Bola Tinubu is working to improve the economic fortunes of the country.
3 Jun
The National Salaries Wages and Income Commission (NSWIC) has scheduled a meeting with organised labour over the ongoing nationwide strike which started on Monday. The leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have declared a national strike following their failure to reach an agreement with the Federal Government on a…
26 May
It is the tradition that governments and individuals alike mark important days in their lives; sometimes with fanfare and other times with things symbolic, depending on the season. It is in this context that we reflect on the announcement
23 May
One year into the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration, the Federal Government said it had accomplished so much within the short period. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, who spoke yesterday
1 May
Nigerian workers, hovering at about 50 million, have remained among the lowest earners in the world, as the monthly wage floor in Africa’s most populous country has fallen to $23 amidst the worsening cost of living crisis .
12 Apr
The citizenry in Benue State, in dire need of good governance, heaved a sigh of relief following the rapprochement between Governor Hyacinth Alia and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, recently.
21 Mar
The federal government has inaugurated the Nigeria Digital Identification for Development (ID4D) Project Ecosystem Steering Committee.The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) said the inauguration ...
18 Mar
Amid the rising cost of governance and increasing public workforce, it is cheering that the Federal Government has decided to implement the report of Steve Oronsaye Committee of 2012. The committee was set up to review ...
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The Lagos State Government has refuted claims that it has banned sachet water. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources in the state, Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement on X on Sunday, clarified that the government has no intention of banning sachet water. Wahab stated this when he addressed a recent viral video showing individuals…
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Three foreigners and a Malaysian woman have been remanded for seven days by Malaysian authorities over a human trafficking case involving the sexual exploitation of a Nigerian woman. According to Buletin TV3, the remand order for the four suspects, aged between 24 and 35, including two men and two women, was issued by Balik Pulau…
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President Bola Tinubu has clarified that his administration's decision to remove the oil subsidy was not aimed at burdening Nigerians, but rather to safeguard the nation from economic collapse. In a speech at the 34th and 35th combined convocation ceremonies of the Federal University of Technology Akure in Ondo State on Saturday, Tinubu, who made…
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A businessman, Mr Chinedu Ernest Nwaka, through his lawyers, Dorminus Attorneys, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, against the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Force CID Annex, Alagbon, Lagos, ASP Mayegun Aminat, threatening a N2 billion lawsuit for calling him a fraudster. He alleged that ASP Mayegun, on November 27, 2024,…
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Swiss cement maker Holcim will exit its Nigerian business through the sale of its nearly 84% stake in Lafarge Africa to China's Huaxin Cement, it was announced on Sunday. The sale price is $1 billion for a 100% stake. The sale aligns with Holcim's strategy to streamline its portfolio and focus on high-growth regions, including…
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The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has distanced itself from a recent purported declaration of the Biafran Republic by a group in Finland. In a statement released by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, IPOB described the declaration as a scam perpetrated by individuals seeking to destabilise the region. Powerful stressed that the only legitimate declaration of…
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The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has said it has made possible the return of over 40,000 migrants to Nigeria since 2017. The chief mission of the IOM, Paola Pace, disclosed this during the official handover of vital materials for migrant support to the Edo State Migration Agency (ESMA) in Benin City. Pace said that…
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President Bola Tinubu will on Monday leave France for Cape Town, South Africa, to co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa. Before the presidential BNC, scheduled for Tuesday, a ministerial meeting will be held on Monday at the South African Parliament Building in Cape Town. This was disclosed…
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The 36th edition of the National Festival for Art and Culture, affectionately known as NAFEST, has concluded with Bayelsa State claiming the prestigious title of the overall winner. This highly anticipated week-long celebration of Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage brought together participants from various states, showcasing an impressive variety of talent and creativity. The festival was…
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Lucky Aiyedatiwa has pledged to run an inclusive government, prioritising welfare, economic growth, and collective progress for Ondo citizens, but it remains to be seen how the returnee governor intends to avoid some of the pitfalls of his predecessors, writes David Meshioye. As the dust finally settled on Ondo State gubernatorial election that was characterised…