Increment By Funmilola Gboteku Airtel Nigeria, the country’s second-largest telecommunications operator (Telco) has announced a significant adjustment to its data pricing structure. A check by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) using the *312# code and on the Airtel website showed the revised data prices. According to the telco’s website,Continue Reading
Labour By Aminu Garko Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has issued a stern warning to teachers, prohibiting them from involving students in hard labour, both on and off school grounds. This is contained in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa. The governor emphasised that schools are forContinue Reading
Statements By Isaiah Eka Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has warned incoming State Executive Council (EXCO) members not to issue press statements without the approval of the Secretary to the State Government. The governor gave the warning during a Sunday service at the Uyo Archdiocesan Headquarters of the MethodistContinue Reading
Salary By Joan Nwagwu The Joint Public Service Negotiating Council (JPSNC) has assured federal workers that the government is addressing discrepancies in January salaries, which were reportedly lower than previous months. Mr Benjamin Anthony, National Chairman of the council said this while speaking with newsmen on Monday in Abuja. AnthonyContinue Reading
Parliament Singapore’s opposition leader Pritam Singh has been found guilty of two counts of lying to the parliament, a judge announced on Monday. Singh, secretary-general of the Workers’ Party (WP) and leader of the opposition in the parliament, was convicted in connection with an investigation into former WP lawmaker RaeesahContinue Reading
Leather By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom The European Union (EU) has commended the craftsmanship of Made-in-Abia leather products, reinforcing the state’s reputation as Nigeria’s leading hub for leather production. The Head of Cooperation of the Delegation of the EU to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr Massimo De Luca, made this known during a one-dayContinue Reading
Demolition By Lydia Ngwakwe The Lagos State Government has announced that it will begin marking illegal buildings on Banana Island for demolition, by Monday. Mr Gbolahan Oki, General Manager, Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), made the announcement at a stakeholders meeting on Banana Island, on Thursday. He said thatContinue Reading
Lawmakers By EricJames Ochigbo Members of the Committee on Budget of Ugandan parliament have arrived in Nigeria to understudy the constituency project system. Speaking at a workshop organised by National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Chairman of the committee, Mr Philip Opolot, said they came to understand theContinue Reading
North By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged northerners to form a single force to fight poverty and destitution irrespective of their political affiliations, religious persuasion, tribal or sectional backgrounds. Shettima made the call when he hosted a delegation of Southern Kaduna stakeholders on a thank you visit toContinue Reading
ATM By Grace Alegba The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has eliminated the three free monthly withdrawals transaction fees for cudtomers using other banks’ Automated Teller Machine (ATMs) from March 1. The apex bank disclosed this on Tuesday in a circular posted on its website, addressed to allContinue Reading
