FG begins payment of N44,000 minimum wage arrears to ex-corps members
The Federal Government has commenced the payment of N44,000 minimum wage arrears to former members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The commencement of the payment fulfils an earlier promise tied to the recent upward review of corps members’ monthly allowance from N33, 000 to N77, 000. The payment applies to those who completed […]
Six Igbanke communities in Edo trace origin to Anambra Aguleri, reunite with brothers
By Jeff Agbodo About six communities in Igbanke, Edo State have traced their origin to Aguleri in Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State. This revelation was made the through the convener of “Unify Igbo Now” Prince Chukwuemeka Ndukaku who found them out as one of the “BIA” speaking communities all over the world […]
Anambra govt to establish electricity commission to promote industrialisation
Dr Law Mefor, Commissioner for Information in Anambra says the state Government has concluded plans to establish Electricity Regulatory Commission to promote industrialisation and economic growth in the state. Mefor disclosed this while briefing Journalists on the outcome of the 10th Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) meetings in Awka on Tuesday. He said that no […]
‘Nigeria’s $1trn ambition at risk without policy stability’
The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), on Tuesday, said policy inconsistency, currency woes must be tackled to achieve the Federal Government’s proposed $1 trillion economy. Dr Umaru Kwairanga made the call while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. He said these were challenges that must be surmounted if that economic milestone must […]
Nigeria has attracted over $50 billion in FDI commitments since mid-2023 – NGX Chair
The Nigerian Exchange Group says it is working assiduously to ensure the Nigerian capital market contributes to actualising President Bola Tinubu’s proposed $1 trillion economy by 2030. Dr Umaru Kwairanga, Chairman of NGX, while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, said that the NGX Group is strategically positioning the capital market […]
Ex-rep petitions IGP over alleged N180m SUV fraud by mechanic
A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Uche Nwole, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, over the alleged criminal breach of trust and misappropriation of his Porsche Cayenne SUV by a mechanic based in the Apo area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
