5 h. ago SSANIP urges swift implementation of new minimum wage, polytechnic reforms

Tribune Online SSANIP urges swift implementation of new minimum wage, polytechnic reforms The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnics (SSANIP) has called on the Federal and State Governments to urgently implement the new minimum wage and settle outstanding wage arrears to ease the economic hardship faced by workers. SSANIP urges swift implementation of new minimum wage, polytechnic reforms Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Rivers Crisis: ACJHR Hails Fubara’s Resolve On Supreme Court Verdicts

A continental human rights group, African Centre for Justice and Human Rights (ACJHR), has lauded the Rivers State governor Siminalayi Fubara’s resolve on the recent Supreme Court judgement which he gracious accepted to implement after carefully reviewing its Certified True Copy (CTC). ACJHR, in a statement by its coordinator, commended the impressive statewide broadcast delivered […]

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12 h. ago Provide access to agricultural grants to boost production, farmers tells govt

The Smallholder farmers in Nasarawa State have called on Government at all levels to formulate and implement policies that will read more Provide access to agricultural grants to boost production, farmers tells govt

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16 h. ago Goodluck Jonathan reveals why 2014 national conference recommendations were not implemented

Former President Goodluck Jonathan recently explained why his administration didn’t put the 2014 National Conference recommendations into action. Speaking during read more Goodluck Jonathan reveals why 2014 national conference recommendations were not implemented

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23 h. ago PICTORIAL: Obasanjo hosts Jonathan, Atiku, others to dinner in Lagos

Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Sunday, hosted some dignitaries to a dinner in Lagos. Ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar disclosed this on his X handle with pictures on Sunday. Among those who attended the dinner were Goodluck Jonathan,  ex-President of Sierra Leone Ernest Koroma,  ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and ex-Senate President Bukola Saraki, among others. Read More

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25 h. ago NLC Declares Nationwide Protest Over Planned Telecom Tariff Increase

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to stage a nationwide protest on February 4, 2025, if the Federal Government proceeds with its plan to implement a 50% hike in telecom tariffs. In a statement signed by NLC President Comrade Joe Ajaero, the Congress expressed strong opposition to the proposed increase, citing its potential to […] The post NLC Declares Nationwide Protest Over Planned Telecom Tariff Increase appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago APP Backs Fubara’s Decision On Supreme Court Verdict, Vows To Clear Another Rivers LG Polls

The Action Peoples Party (APP) has thrown its weight behind the decision of the Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to implement the Supreme Court’s verdict on the local government elections in the State. The party, which won 22 out of the 23 local government chairmanship seats in Rivers State, described Fubara’s decision as statemanly and […]

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29 h. ago Why I didn’t implement 2014 Confab recommendations — Jonathan

Tribune Online Why I didn’t implement 2014 Confab recommendations — Jonathan "I remember in the beginning when there were issues, some came to me, they said president, we want to know if there were some areas you were interested in. I say look, I can't even advise you, you are more experienced than me. Why I didn’t implement 2014 Confab recommendations — Jonathan Tribune Online

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36 h. ago Women’s Group Applauds Appointment Of First Female Deputy DG Of DSS

Nigeria women have commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the recommendation of the director general of the Department of State Service (DSS) Mr. Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, to appoint Ms. Folashade Adekaiyaoja as the first deputy director general of the service. It would be recalled that President Tinubu had in January approved Ms. Adekaiyaoja’s appointment as […]

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55 h. ago PSN laments CMDs defying HSoF directive on Consultant cadre in pharmacy practice

15% of the FHls, 10 states complied From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has lamented the flagrant disregard to the directive of the Head of Service of the Federation (HSoF) for Federal Tertiary Health Institutions (FTHIs), as well as States-owned health institutions to implement the Consultant cadre circular for Pharmacists in Nigeria. […] The post PSN laments CMDs defying HSoF directive on Consultant cadre in pharmacy practice appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Standard Chartered Bank pegs daily ATM withdrawal at N70,000

As lenders implement new charges March 1 Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) has pegged the daily cash withdrawal from Automated Teller read more Standard Chartered Bank pegs daily ATM withdrawal at N70,000

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3 d. ago Food insecurity: Farmers’ group to cultivate 900,000 hectares of land

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja A farmers’ group, Green Revolution Farmers Feed the Nation Foundation (GRFFNF) has said it intends to cultivate 150,000 hectares of farmland in each of the six geopolitical zones across the country through its Green Rewards Farm Settlement initiative. The Director General of the group, Jonathan Okwudiri, who disclosed this at a […] The post Food insecurity: Farmers’ group to cultivate 900,000 hectares of land appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago NSCIA recommends passage of tax reform bills, calls for fairness

Tribune Online NSCIA recommends passage of tax reform bills, calls for fairness   THE Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has called for equity and fairness to all sections and segments in Nigeria and recommended passage of the Tax Reform Bills before the National Assembly.    Moreover, it expressed  commitment to constructive engagement on national policy formulation and legislative reforms. The apex Islamic body in Nigeria made […] NSCIA recommends passage of tax reform bills, calls for fairness Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Kano commissioner insists 160 ‘ghost’ workers in water board, staff begin strike

Both the permanent and casual staff of the Kano State Water Board have embarked on an indefinite strike and conducted Alqunut (special supplication) prayers in protest against the management’s refusal to implement the N70,000 minimum wage and confirm the casual staff. Arewa PUNCH observed that the workers took to the streets, demanding the immediate approval Read More

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4 d. ago Badenoch searching for relevance, appointed self ‘saviour of western civilisation’ – UK PM Starmer

United Kingdom Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has described Tory leader, Kemi Badenoch, as a “self-appointed saviour of Western civilisation.” The UK leader also dismissed Badenoch’s assertion that he had followed her advice on cutting the aid budget. Badenoch had stated that Starmer had acted on her recommendation to reduce aid spending while questioning inconsistencies in Read More

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4 d. ago Bayelsa honours Jonathan, Dickson, Alaibe, othres as Diri empowers 2,800

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State government has honoured former president, Goodluck Jonathan as an Ambassador of Education for his contribution to the development and growth of education in the state. Also honoured were the former governor and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Henry Seriake Dickson, former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission […] The post Bayelsa honours Jonathan, Dickson, Alaibe, othres as Diri empowers 2,800 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Bayelsa honours Jonathan, Dickson, Alaibe, others as Diri empowers 2,800

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State government has honoured former president, Goodluck Jonathan as an Ambassador of Education for his contribution to the development and growth of education in the state. Also honoured were the former governor and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Henry Seriake Dickson, former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission […] The post Bayelsa honours Jonathan, Dickson, Alaibe, others as Diri empowers 2,800 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Coalition urges AGF, NJC intervention in Benue judicial crisis

the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, and the National Judicial Council have been urged to intervene in the judicial crisis in Benue State. The PUNCH reports that the Benue State House of Assembly passed a resolution, recommending the removal of the state Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambese, based on Read More

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5 d. ago Bauchi govt signs MoU with Chinese firm to advance ‘belt and road’ initiative

Tribune Online Bauchi govt signs MoU with Chinese firm to advance ‘belt and road’ initiative Bauchi State Government and a Chinese firm, Shandong Minsheng Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement the "Belt and Road" Initiative to deepen collaboration and cooperation between Nigeria and China. Bauchi govt signs MoU with Chinese firm to advance ‘belt and road’ initiative Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Buhari’s infrastructural drive better than Obasanjo, Jonathan, Yar’Adua combined — Bashir Ahmad

Tribune Online Buhari’s infrastructural drive better than Obasanjo, Jonathan, Yar’Adua combined — Bashir Ahmad "In terms of infrastructure, these three presidents combined can’t boast even a third of what President Buhari achieved in his 8 years" Buhari’s infrastructural drive better than Obasanjo, Jonathan, Yar’Adua combined — Bashir Ahmad Tribune Online

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