Oyo State Governor Approves N80,000 Minimum Wage, Enhances Worker Benefits
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved an N80,000 minimum wage for the state’s workforce. The state’s Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, confirmed that the decision followed recommendations from a technical committee composed of both government and labor representatives. The new wage scale will take effect after the completion of consequential […]
FIRS Chairman Assures Tax Reforms Won’t Impact Agencies’ Funding or Efficiency
Zacch Adedeji, Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has reassured that the four tax reform bills currently awaiting approval in the National Assembly will not affect the funding or operational efficiency of federal agencies. Addressing concerns on Wednesday at the Revenue House in Abuja, Adedeji met with leaders from the National Agency for […]
Donald Trump Projected to Win Presidency, Marking Historic Comeback Against Kamala Harris in Contentious Election
Former President Donald Trump is projected to win the presidential race, according to ABC News, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in a dramatic comeback to reclaim the White House. Trump secured at least 279 electoral votes by winning key swing states—Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Wisconsin—while Harris garnered at least 219 votes. The election was unprecedented, marked […]
Republicans Projected to Retake U.S. Senate with Key Wins in West Virginia and Ohio
Republicans are projected to regain control of the U.S. Senate after flipping key seats in West Virginia and Ohio, creating a 51-49 split in their favor. West Virginia Governor Jim Justice is expected to win the seat vacated by former Democrat Joe Manchin, while Bernie Moreno in Ohio is projected to unseat Democratic incumbent Sherrod […]
World Leaders React as Donald Trump Wins U.S. Presidential Election, Pledging Renewed Alliances and Cooperation
World leaders have begun congratulating Donald Trump on his victory in the U.S. presidential election, marking a new chapter in global diplomatic relations. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who had a tense relationship with President Joe Biden, described Trump’s win as “history’s greatest comeback” and a “new beginning” for U.S.-Israel relations. Senior Hamas official Sami […]
NNPC Denies Importing Adulterated Fuel, Defends GCEO Amid Protests and Price Hikes
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has rejected allegations of importing adulterated premium motor spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. Olufemi Soneye, NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, addressed the claims on Tuesday following protests calling for the removal of the company’s Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Mele Kyari. The protests, organized by civil society […]
Okonjo-Iweala Calls for Expanded Supply Chain Finance Access for Small Businesses
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has emphasized the need to expand access to supply chain finance as a key driver of small business growth and economic development. Speaking at a roundtable with leaders of multilateral development banks during the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund annual meetings in Washington […]
Sam Amadi Urges Government to Address Rising Governance Costs to Mitigate Debt Crisis
Sam Amadi, former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has argued that Nigeria’s escalating debt crisis and economic challenges could be alleviated by addressing the country’s soaring cost of governance. Speaking at the 6th annual lecture of the Just Friends Club of Nigeria on Tuesday, Amadi, who is also the director of the […]
Education Minister Reverses 18-Year Minimum Age Policy for University Admissions
The new Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa, has reversed the 18-year minimum age requirement for university admissions, a policy introduced by his predecessor, Tahir Mamman. Alausa announced the change during a briefing on Tuesday, shortly after assuming office. Alausa’s appointment was part of a recent cabinet reshuffle by President Bola Tinubu, which saw Mamman removed […]
Senator Ndume Declares Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bill “Dead on Arrival”
Senator Ali Ndume has strongly opposed President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bill, describing it as “dead on arrival” due to significant resistance from Northern leaders. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Ndume emphasized that the Northern Governors’ Forum and traditional rulers are firmly against the bill, which they believe disproportionately targets the northern region. […]
