Revenues By Muhyideen Jimoh The Presidency has announced that Nigeria is experiencing unprecedented growth in non-oil revenues, driven by reforms targeting fiscal stability, compliance, and digital tax administration. Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. He said President Bola Tinubu highlighted theContinue Reading
Lithium By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu is expected to inaugurate a brand-new 6,000-metric-ton lithium processing plant built by Chinese investors in Nasarawa State, Gov. Abdullahi Sule said. Sule disclosed this after a closed-door meeting with President Tinubu on Wednesday at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. The facility,Continue Reading
Data By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) have deepened their collaboration on data harmonisation for citizens registration and identity management. The Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu stated this when he received the NIMC Director-General, Abisoye Coker-Odusote and her managementContinue Reading
Advocacy By Diana Omueza The German Agency for Development (GIZ) is championing the use of small claims courts to resolve disputes involving Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria. The initiative is being implemented through its Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Development Programme (SEDIN) and the EU-funded Agriculture Value ChainContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) For decades, Nigeria’s energy sector has faced major infrastructure gaps, especially in the midstream and downstream gas sub-sector. In spite of the country’s abundant natural gas reserves, limited processing plants, poor storage and distribution systems have clogged the wheel of progress. MoreContinue Reading
Projects By Angela Atabo The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has announced plans to commence nationwide ground-breaking ceremonies for its housing projects and has urged Nigerians to register early to benefit from affordable housing opportunities. FHA Managing Director and Chief Executive, Mr Oyetunde Ojo, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja atContinue Reading
Drugs By Abdullahi Mohammed Roche, an International pharmaceutical company in collaboration with the National Healthcare Insurance Authority (NHIA) have unveiled subsidised cancer medication drugs at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH). Mr Babarinde Olayode, Policy Lead at Roche International, made the announcement at the official launch of a cutContinue Reading
Loan By Polycarp Auta University of Jos Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has rejected the Federal Government’s loan scheme for university lecturers and other workers in tertiary institutions. Prof. Jurbe Molwus, the chairman of the union in the university, said this during a press conference onContinue Reading
Wage By Peter Okolie Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo has approved a new minimum wage of N104,000 for civil servants in the state. Uzodimma made this known during a meeting with various labour union leaders on Tuesday night at the Government House in Owerri. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
Protest By Joan Nwagwu The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Abuja chapter, has joined the nationwide protest demanding payment of withheld salaries, arrears of wage awards, and implementation of a renegotiated agreement. Dr Sylvanus Ugoh, Chairman of UniAbuja ASUU, told journalists on Tuesday in Abuja that theContinue Reading
