New Wage: NLC Proposes Sanctions For Govs Who Default
The Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) has given a strong indication that it would press for the inclusion of a clause which would prescribe sanctions for governors and local government administrators who failed to implement the new minimum wage. Hakeem Ambali who is the National Treasurer of the NLC made this disclosure in an interview with […]
We Are Expecting $2.2bn Loan From World Bank — Tinubu’s Govt
The President Bola Ahmed-led Federal Government is currently anticipating the receipt of around a $2.2 billion single-digit interest loan from the World Bank and another budget support facility from the African Development Bank (AfDB) in the coming weeks. Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, made this disclosure during the press briefing at the end of Nigeria’s […]
Account For FAAC Allocations Or Face Lawsuit, SERAP To Govs
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has charged Nigeria’s 36 state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to account for how they spent the allocations to them by Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) since 2019 or face legal action. The group also called on them to provide and […]
Igboho, Akintoye Write Tinubu, Seek Yoruba Exit From Nigeria
The Yoruba Self-Determination Movement, led by Prof Banji Akintoye and Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has written an open letter to President Bola Tinubu, seeking a peaceful breakaway of Yoruba people from Nigeria. The open letter which was obtained by Africa Today News, New York was dated April 17, 2024, and was […]
Integrity, Character, Key Possessions, Anyaoku Tells Youths
A former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Chief Chukwuemeka Anyaoku, has called on Nigerian youths to strive to achieve integrity and good character, stressing that such attributes were needed to build a healthy nation. He offered this advice when he spoke at the Hallmarks of Labour Foundation’s 27 Anniversary and Role Model Awards held in Lagos […]
First Bank Appoints Olusegun Alebiosu As New MD/CEO
First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank Group) has announced the appointment of Olusegun Alebiosu as the Acting Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer effective April 2024. Africa Today News, New York reports that Alebiosu steps into this key role from his previous position as the Executive Director, Chief Risk Officer, and Executive Compliance Officer, a position he […]
Bellingham Seals El Clasico Win For Madrid Against Barcelona
English International, Jude Bellingham was the hero on the night as he helped Real Madrid secure a 3-2 win in the El Clasico against perennial rivals Barcelona. Africa Today News, New York reports that second-placed Barcelona recovered well from their Champions League elimination at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain, but Bellingham destroyed their final stand. […]
Ondo APC Guber Primary: Akinterinwa Allege Irregularities
The All Progressives Congress’s Ondo state governorship primaries on Saturday have been met with criticism, as two aspirants, Wale Akinterinwa and Olusola Oke, have publicly condemned the election process on Sunday. Governor Usman Ododo, head of the party’s organising committee, announced on Sunday that the primaries held in 18 local government areas were inconclusive, leaving […]
Abuja Supermarket Faces Backlash For Alleged Racial Profiling
A controversial policy at an Abuja-based Chinese supermarket has ignited a firestorm of criticism; the “Chinese-Only” Policy where Nigerians are being denied entry into the facility has attracted disapproval from various quarters. The supermarket, located at the China General Chamber of Commerce, has been accused of enforcing a discriminatory policy that only allows individuals of […]
TikTok Says US Ban Would Muzzle Out ‘Free Speech’
In a controversial move that has sparked debate over freedom of expression and national security, the US House of Representatives has voted to ban TikTok unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, agrees to cut ties with the Chinese government; this has raised questions about the future of digital expression and the limits of government control. […]
CBN: Naira Outperforms All Other Currencies Worldwide
The naira has achieved global recognition as the best-performing currency due to the successful implementation of foreign exchange reforms by the Central Bank of Nigeria, as proudly announced by Governor Yemi Cardoso. Over the past few months, Nigeria’s currency has experienced a dramatic decline in value compared to major currencies. Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves have […]
Untreated Mental Illness Blamed For Sydney Mall Violence
The shocking actions of Joel Cauchi, the Sydney shopping mall killer, have sparked a deeper conversation about mental health. According to psychiatrists, Cauchi’s schizophrenia, which he had stopped managing through treatment and medication, likely fueled his destructive rampage. Since the brutal knife attack at Bondi Junction on April 13, which claimed the lives of five […]