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FG reduces allowances of foreign scholars

FG reduces allowances of foreign scholars

Nigerian students studying abroad under the federal government’s Bilateral Education Agreement, BEA Scholarship, may encounter rough time in meeting their financial obligations in their schools following  reduction of their allowances by the government.

Dangote/NNPCL feud worrisome — Obi, Adesina, OTEDOLA

Dangote/NNPCL feud worrisome — Obi, Adesina, OTEDOLA

The presidential candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi and President of African Development Bank, AfDB, Adewunmi Adesina, yesterday expressed concern over the feud between the Dangote Group and federal regulators over the Dangote Refinery.

Naira down to N1,565/$ in parallel market

Naira down to N1,565/$ in parallel market

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,565 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,585 per dollar last Friday. However, the Naira depreciated to N1,548.76 per dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market, NAFEM. Data from FMDQ showed that the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM rose to N1,548.76 per dollar from N1,500.32 […]

Top 10 longest flights in the world in 2024

Top 10 longest flights in the world in 2024

Modern non-stop long-haul flights make traveling to faraway destinations easier than ever. Passengers can now travel long distances without stopping or needing to change planes.

Senate passes N70,000 Minimum Wage Bill

Senate passes N70,000 Minimum Wage Bill

THE Senate has passed a bill that seeks to amend the National Minimum Wage Act, 2019, to increase the National Minimum Wage from N30,000  upward to the sum of N70,000.

Naira down to N1,585/$ in parallel market

Naira down to N1,585/$ in parallel market

The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,585 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,575 per dollar last week Friday. Similarly, the Naira appreciated to N1,500.32 per dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market, NAFEM.

Hardship: Nigerians in pain, frustrated, Anglican Bishop tells Tinubu

Hardship: Nigerians in pain, frustrated, Anglican Bishop tells Tinubu

THE Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Owo in Ondo State, Revd Stephen Fagbemi, has lamented that the economic challenges in the country have left Nigerians in pain and frustration just as he urged President Bola Tinubu to as a matter of urgency intensify efforts to address the security challenge and economic hardship facing Nigerians.