UK reviews plan to extend permanent residency wait to 10 years for Nigerians, others
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has signalled that the UK government could rethink plans to make it harder for foreign workers to obtain permanent residence, following pressure from Labour MPs and trade unions. Mahmood has faced calls to soften the proposed changes, including from Housing Secretary Angela Rayner, who previously criticised the plans. Speaking at Labour’s […]
Retain doctors with better pay, welfare, Natasha tells FG
By John Alechenu, Abuja ABUJA — Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has called for improved remuneration, welfare and working conditions for doctors and other health workers to help address maternal mortality and retain medical professionals, particularly in rural communities. Akpoti-Uduaghan made the call on Monday at the ongoing “Unfinished” event organised by Ward-C in […]
Photos: Sultan receives Obi, Kwankwaso, urges peaceful 2027 politics
SOKOTO — The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged politicians and their supporters to conduct their activities peacefully and avoid rhetoric capable of heightening tension ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Sultan spoke on Monday when the presidential and vice-presidential […]
Arik Air passenger laments multiple-counter baggage payment process
By Dickson Omobola Passenger, Dr Joe Abah, has criticised the check-in and excess baggage payment process at Arik Air, saying the procedure at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1, Lagos, is cumbersome. Abah, who shared his experience on X, formerly Twitter, after visiting the airline’s counter at the terminal, said passengers with excess luggage were […]
ASUU, SSANU, NASU suspend strike in Ondo varsities
AKURE — Academic and non-academic staff unions in state-owned universities in Ondo State have suspended their four-week-old strike, directing members to resume work on Tuesday, September 29. The affected institutions are Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, AAUA; Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, OAUSTECH; and the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, UNIMED. The suspension […]
CBN to Nigerians: Handle Naira with dignity
KANO — The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has urged Nigerians, particularly traders, to handle the naira with care, pride and dignity to prolong the lifespan of banknotes and reduce the cost of replacing soiled and mutilated currency. The Director, Currency Operations and Branch Management, Dr Adedeji Adetona, gave the advice on Monday during a […]
