President Bola Tinubu has approved N70,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers with promise to review the national minimum wage law every three years. President Tinubu also promised to find ways to assist the private sector and the sub-nationals to pay the minimum wage. President Tinubu announced the decisions at the meeting held with leaders of…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the approval of the sales of FX to eligible Bureau De Change (BDCs) to meet the demand for invisible transactions. In a circular signed by A. A Mahdi, the Acting Director of Trade and Exchange at the CBN, it was disclosed that the sum of $20,000 is to…
Bauchi governor, Bala Mohammed reading the communique joined by other 12 PDP governors. The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum has expressed strong concerns over the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government’s mismanagement of the economy. In a communiqué issued at the end of their meeting in Enugu on Wednesday, the 13 governors of the main opposition…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) says Nigeria has not been exempted from the customary visa application process. On Monday, Nigerians were thrilled to read that the three-year travel ban from the UAE had been lifted. But their joy evaporated when Mohammed Idris, minister of information and national orientation, said the resolution had conditions that were “mutually beneficial”. Part…
In line with its usual custom of rewarding loyalty, Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to launch the “UBA Legacy Promo” as part of activities to mark its 75th year anniversary. This landmark campaign has been specially designed by the bank to celebrate UBA’s rich legacy spanning over 75…
The African Achievers Awards, hosted at the House of Lords, Palace of Westminster, UK Parliament, has honored the Chief Executive Officer of Optiva Capital Partners, Dr. Jane Kimemia, with the prestigious Pan African Entrepreneur of the Year award. Now in its 14th edition, the awards celebrate African excellence by recognizing and honoring notable individuals and…
The Aderonke Omo Dairo Foundation (AOD) is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated Miss Ibadan grand finale event, set to take place on Saturday, 3 August 2024 at Sophia Event Place, Joke Plaza, beside Trans Amusement Park, Bodija Ibadan. This spectacular evening will showcase the grace, talent, and poise of the exceptional finalists as they…
In a momentous celebration that echoes through the vibrant streets of Ibadan, Aare Abisoye Fagade extends his exuberant congratulations to Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin on his enthronement as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadan. This landmark coronation ushers in a new era of leadership, heritage, and progress for the illustrious city of Ibadan. With a heartfelt…
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a couple (name withheld) attempting to sell their two-year-old son to travel to Canada. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Lagos. Hundeyin said that the couple, aged 28 and 22, were apprehended on Tuesday while…
Resourceful Nollywood actress and producer, Doyin Aggrey has called on the Nigeria government to invest more in filmmaking, as the sector is obviously capable of turning the country’s economy around. Nigeria is one of the countries in the world currently going through economic recession, and this has resulted in a series of heated debates and…
