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Minimum Wage: NYSC States Its Position on Corps Members’ Allowance
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has assured corps members that their monthly allowance of ₦33,000 will be increased following the implementation of the new minimum wage by the Federal Government. The management’s position was announced by the NYSC Director General, Yusha’u Ahmed, during his visit to Kebbi and Sokoto, where he addressed the 2024…
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Why Dangote Alone Can Decide How Much Petrol from His Refinery Will Cost
The Chairman of the Energy Transition Study Group at the Nigerian Gas Association, Olabode Sowunmi, has stated why only Aliko Dangote can decide how much petrol from his refinery will cost. On Tuesday, in his refinery vicinity, while answering questions from newsmen, Dangote said the Federal Executive Council (FEC) would have a role to play…
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Leadership of NANS Denounces Plans to Embark on Nationwide Strike
The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has denounced reports that it is planning a massive protest and the shutting down of major cities following the recent increase in the pump price of petrol. In a statement, NANS Senate president, Comr Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, noted that the student association did not announce…
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‘Tax Collection in Nigeria Too Low’ – Bill Gates
The co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates, has stated that tax collection in Nigeria is too low. Gates made his observation on Tuesday, September 4, at the Nutrivision 2024, a pan-African youth dialogue on nutrition in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja. Gates, while answering a question on financing mechanisms the Federal Government…
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Petrol Price Increase: Nigerian Students Announce Protest, Total Shutdown of Major Cities
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has announced plans for a nationwide protest that will totally shut down major cities across Nigeria. The protest which is scheduled to start on September 15, 2024 is a reaction to the recent hike in the pump price of fuel and the perceived failure of the Director General…
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Naira Records More Heartbreaking Crash Against the Dollar
The naira has again, recorded a more woeful performance against the dollar at the foreign exchange market. This comes after the recent hike in Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) pump price in Nigeria. FMDQ data showed that the naira weakened to N 1611.34 per dollar on Tuesday from N 1585.77 exchanged on Monday. This represents N25.57…
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NBA Begins Pro Bono Defense for #EndBadGovernance Protesters, Gives Instructions to Lawyers (video)
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has instructed its branches to oversee the trials of #EndBadGovernance protesters. In response to concerns about legal representation, the NBA has also launched a Pro Bono support initiative for protesters without legal counsel. The NBA said its Citizens’ Liberties Committee (NBA-CLC) has been tasked with working closely with the Chairmen…
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Nigeria Emerges World’s 3rd Biggest Debtor to the World Bank Agency
Nigeria has emerged as the 3rd biggest debtor to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA). This represents a significant increase in the country’s borrowing from the institution. According to the World Bank’s financial statements, Nigeria’s exposure to the IDA rose by 14.4% from $14.3 billion in the fiscal year (FY) of 2023 to $16.5…
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Labour Party Chairman Shot D3ad in Ambush
The Labour Party Chairman for Igumale Ward 1 in Ado Local Government Area of Benue State, Sunday Oche, was ambushed and k!lled by suspected herdsmen. The tragic incident occurred as he was returning from his farm alongside five others, who narrowly escaped with serious injuries. According to Daily Post, a close friend of the deceased,…
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Childlessness Rant: Edo Women Protest, Insist Oshiomole Apologize to Mrs Obaseki (video)
The women of Edo State have insisted that the former Governor and the ex-National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Adams Oshiomhole, issue a public apology to the incumbent governor, Godwin Obaseki and his wife. This comes after Oshiomole mocked Dr. Betsy Obaseki, the wife of the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, describing…