States Can Pay Proposed ₦615,000 Minimum Wage, Ajaero Insists
The Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) has insisted that the ₦615,000 minimum wage it proposed is quite realistic, dismissing claims that some states cannot pay such an amount if approved. Africa Today News, New York reports that recent policy actions in Nigeria including the removal of fuel subsidies and the unification of the foreign exchange market […]
Tinubu Has Shown No Favoritism In Corruption War – Shettima
Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has declared that the administration of President Bola Tinubu is determined to eradicate corruption without fear or favoritism. He made this known on Thursday at the Second Edition of The Chronicle Roundtable in Abuja where he explained that the government has been working to reduce the unemployment rate in […]
Trump Declines To Commit To Accepting 2024 Election Outcome
Donald Trump has ignited controversy by declining to pledge support for the democratic process, casting doubt on the legitimacy of the 2024 election and reiterating baseless allegations of election rigging in 2020. According to the former Republican president, he would willingly concede defeat if the electoral process is transparent and fair, as he stated in […]
CAS Promises To Ensure Continued Tranquility In Kano
Air Vice Marshal Bala Abubakar, Chief of Air Staff, praised Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State on Thursday for his efforts in enhancing the Air Force’s operational capabilities in the state, while also committing to maintain peace and stability in the region. During a courtesy visit to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the Government […]
Nigeria Shells Out $8bn Yearly On Steel Imports – Minister
The Minister of Steel Development, Mr. Shuaib Abubakar, notes that Nigeria’s steel import expenditure amounts to a substantial $8 billion yearly, stressing that reviving the Ajaokuta Steel Company is essential for reducing the country’s dependence on imported steel and promoting economic self-sufficiency. During an informative session with the House of Representatives Committee on Steel Development […]
Nigeria’s Development Vital To Unlock Africa’s Potential – UN
The United Nations has expressed its commitment to working closely with President Bola Tinubu’s administration to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Nigeria, recognizing the country’s strategic importance in driving Africa’s sustainable growth and development. The United Nations emphasizes that Nigeria’s success is crucial to Africa’s prosperity, as the country’s progress serves as a […]
South China Road Disaster Claims 36 Lives As Casualty Rises
A devastating highway collapse in Guangdong province, southern China, has left 36 people dead, according to state media reports. Rescue efforts are ongoing, but hopes of finding survivors are dwindling. A deluge of heavy rains struck in the dead of night, causing a devastating road collapse on the critical Meizhou-Dabu county highway at 2:10 am […]
Blinken Calls On Hamas To Declare Ceasefire, Ease Gaza Crisis
As the Gaza crisis deepens, Antony Blinken, the US’s top diplomat, has issued a passionate plea to Hamas to accept a ceasefire plan, but Israel has served notice that it will continue its military campaign against the militant group, ceasefire or no ceasefire. Mediators have engineered a potential peace gambit, proposing a 40-day truce that […]
Maduro Preserves Minimum Wage Level, Improve Bonuses
Venezuela‘s President Nicolas Maduro announced a double-edged decision on Wednesday, increasing state bonuses for public sector workers while keeping the minimum wage frozen at a mere $4 monthly equivalent, a move that may placate some but exacerbate the country’s economic challenges. In a statement made during a meeting with oil industry workers in Caracas, after […]
Sani Unveils ₦500m Interest-Free Loan For Kaduna Employees
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani unveiled a ₦500 million revolving loan scheme for civil servants on Wednesday, providing a financial lifeline to support their welfare and well-being. Kaduna’s Murtala Mohammed Square was abuzz with celebration as Governor Uba Sani honored the 2023 May Day by presenting dummy cheques to a handful of workers, serving as […]
Microsoft Injects $2.2bn Into Malaysia’s Tech Upgrade
Microsoft has made a significant commitment to Malaysia’s digital future, investing $2.2 billion in artificial intelligence and cloud computing infrastructure that will drive economic growth and transformation. As Satya Nadella touches down in Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia, the Microsoft CEO is set to ignite a tech revolution, announcing a slew of strategic investments in data […]
UCLA: Police Accused Of Dragging Feet In Quelling Violence
The office of California‘s governor has strongly condemned the police handling of recent violence at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), criticizing their response as inadequate and ineffective in maintaining student safety. A shocking incident of violence unfolded on campus when a masked group, identified as pro-Israeli, attacked a student camp supporting Palestinian rights, […]