The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has firmly opposed any move to impose taxes on the national minimum wage, insisting that Nigerian workers deserve a living wage capable of meeting the realities of the country’s rising cost of living. NLC President, Mr. Joe Ajaero, made the position known while speaking with journalists on the sidelines of…
The House of Representatives has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately implement a comprehensive and aggressive security strategy to dismantle bandit, terrorist and kidnapping networks operating across the country. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Rep. Ibe Osonwa, representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency of Abia State, during…
..Senate Public Accounts Committee not out to witch-hunt officialls – Bamidele By Seun Ibiyemi The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has issued a one-week ultimatum to the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company (NSPMC), and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to appear before it and respond to outstanding audit queries….
By Seun Ibiyemi The West African Health Organisation (WAHO) has taken a significant step towards strengthening public health emergency preparedness in the ECOWAS region with the adoption of harmonised ethical and regulatory tools for health research during epidemics. The development emerged at the end of a four-day regional workshop held in Lomé, Togo, from June…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Ministry of Transportation and the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) have confirmed the death of four passengers and injuries to several others following a train accident along the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) corridor near Agbor in Delta State. According to a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry…
The Federal Government on Monday declared that it is displeased with the South African government’s failure to respond firmly enough to the renewed wave of xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerian nationals, warning that retaliatory diplomatic gestures, including a review of bilateral privileges, were being actively considered and were not off the table Minister of Foreign Affairs,…
A Federal High Court in Lagos has declared unlawful the National Assembly’s controversial N110 billion expenditure on vehicles and allowances for lawmakers, ruling that the spending violated procurement laws, constitutional provisions, and principles of public accountability. In a landmark judgment delivered by Justice Yellim Bogoro in Suit No. FHC/L/CS/1606/2023, the court held that the allocation…
By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will intensify efforts to alleviate economic hardship, tackle insecurity and secure the release of all persons held captive across the country. The President gave the assurance in a message delivered by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume,…
…As Tinubu administration advances security reform By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government has made significant progress towards the establishment of state police, with a constitutional amendment expected in the coming weeks as consultations among key stakeholders enter an advanced stage. Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed this on Thursday after a…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening international partnerships, trade facilitation, and border security as it hosted ambassadors, high commissioners, heads of diplomatic missions, and senior government officials at a high-level diplomatic cocktail reception in Abuja. The event, held at the rooftop of the Nigeria Customs Service Headquarters…
