Demand for a new minimum wage
Recently, another International Workers’ Day (IWD) was concluded with the customary fanfare of vibrant marches, impassioned speeches and recycled pledges to prioritise labour welfare. Yet, for the Nigerian workforce, the gap between political rhetoric and socio-economic reality has never been wider. With inflation relentlessly eroding the naira’s value and the cost of living reaching unprecedented […]
REA, FCMB, others launch $188m to finance 191mw solar capacity
The Green Finance Investment Facility (GFiF), a blended finance platform to mobilise large-scale private and institutional investment into distributed renewable energy infrastructure across Nigeria, has officially launched. The facility, led by Barton Heyman Limited in partnership with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), UK PACT, First City Monument Bank (FCMB), and ARMHIIL, aims to raise $188 […]
Tinubu, Mustapha must be on Ballot for APC to win Kwara in 2027 — Edun
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The National Secretary of the Ilorin Emirate Political Advisory Council (IEPAC), Lt. Col. Abubakar Edun (Rtd), has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) stands a better chance of retaining Kwara State in the 2027 general elections if the duo of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senator Saliu Mustapha are on the […]
‘An Escape to Paris’: Millions for grabs as entries for The Mega Story Hunt opens
By Prisca Sam-Duru Entries are now open for the Mega Story Hunt, a vibrant new storytelling competition inspired by the acclaimed book “An Escape to Paris”. This exciting initiative encourages interested individuals to get ready to pack memories and unleash their storyteller spirit. Travelers, adventurers, and everyday storytellers from around the world who have travelled […]
FirstBank pledges commitment as 8th OBJ tees off in Abeokuta
By Solomon Nwoke First Bank of Nigeria Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to the annual OBJ Golf Tournament, pledging continuous sponsorship of the event as its eighth edition tees off at the Abeokuta Golf Club. Speaking at a pre-event media briefing in Abeokuta during the week, Adeniran Oladele, Business Manager, Public Sector Directorate of FirstBank, […]
One dead, others abducted as herdsmen attack commuters in Imo
Police confirmed the incident, adding that the Command had strengthened security and police visibility in Ihiagwa and Eziobodo
