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20 Aug
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to shut down the economy if its President, Joe Ajaero is arrested.Ajaero was in
5 Jun
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, directed the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, to come up with cost implications of the new minimum wage
15 May
.Says varsity dons got N5,000 as April salary The national leadership of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike to press home their demand for better welfare and other administrative matters. Specifically, the union condemned alleged refusal of federal and state governments to address all outstanding issues with…
15 Feb
Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has renewed its call for the reconstitution of the long dissolved governing councils of universities ahead of the expiration of their statutory tenure.
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Nigerian R&B sensation Temilade Openiyi, known as Tems, recently opened up about her songwriting process, revealing that her lyrics are deeply rooted in her personal experiences rather than external stories. Tems shared these insights during a chat on the Apple Music Podcast with Ebro Darden, where she discussed her journey of self-discovery and the making…
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So, you've been with your bae for a while, and things seem a bit off. You're wondering if this is just a rough patch or if something deeper is going on. Well, while I cannot categorically tell you that you two are heading to the rocks, I can tell you the six signs that can…
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A Nigerian auto firm has unveiled plans to recruit 1,000 first-class graduates from Nigerian universities annually. The initiative is coming after the firm recently employed over a hundred young first-class graduates from top Nigerian universities through its CIG Knight programme. The Executive Director, CIG Motors, Jubril Arogundade, at its maiden induction ceremony held at…
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Vice President Kashim Shetima has tasked regulatory agencies to streamline their operations so that they will eliminate overlaps and align with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's economic agenda. Shetima, who is also the Chairman of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), while speaking at the inaugural Regulators’ Forum held at the Presidential Villa, tasked the…
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has refuted any diplomatic relations with Israel until an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital is actualized. A statement by the Royal Embassy in Nigeria, made available to The Guardian on Thursday, said the position reflects the long-standing stance of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin…
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has clarified that it has not reinstated the cybersecurity levy, which was previously suspended. In a statement released on Friday, the CBN addressed reports claiming that the levy had been reintroduced based on the bank's "Monetary, Credit, Foreign Trade, and Exchange Policy Guidelines for the Fiscal Years 2024-2025." The…
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Nigerian-born UFC star Israel Adesanya has placed a $10,000 bet on Anthony Joshua ahead of his IBF heavyweight title fight against Daniel Dubois. The fight is set for September 21, 2024, at Wembley Stadium, England, with 96,000 fans expected to attend. Adesanya, sharing his wager on Instagram on Friday, posted an image of his stake,…
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As the National Library of Nigeria marks this year's Annual Readership Promotion Campaign, the Federal Government has reaffirmed its dedication to completing the National Library of Nigeria's headquarters. The Guardian reports that the project has been stalled for nearly two decades. The national monument, initiated under former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has seen a significant increase…
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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on all political actors and stakeholders to work towards deepening the nation’s democracy by prioritising peace and security in the Edo governorship election on Saturday. Jonathan, in a statement by his Media Adviser, Ikechukwu Eze, in Abuja, urged politicians to pursue their interests within the confines of the law…
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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has decried the campaign of calumny against the former governor of Zamfara State and Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle. The group disclosed this while reacting to Governor Dauda Lawal's recent allegations against Matawalle, accusing him of sponsoring bandits during a television interview and suggesting that…