According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the headline inflation rate in Nigeria jumped to 25.80% in August 2023. The NBS stated this in its August Consumer Price Index (CPI) and…
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Fire razes Christ Embassy Headquarters in Lagos
The headquarters of Christ Embassy Church, situated in the Oregun area of Ikeja, Lagos State, has been engulfed in flames. Videos circulating on social media platform X.com on Sunday captured the intensity…
Jubilation for Nigerians as president Tinubu okays N35bn for student loan
President Bola Tinubu has given the green light for the commencement of a N35 billion loan scheme aimed at supporting Nigerian students in higher institutions in the country. According to sources within…
President Tinubu issues new directive on civil servants receiving salaries after relocating abroad
President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive for civil servants who relocated abroad while still drawing salaries from the government to refund the money. The directive came during an award night organized…
Orji Kalu visits Gov Otti, pushes for N90,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers
Senator Orji Kalu has reiterated his call for a minimum wage of N90,000 during a visit to Governor Alex Otti in Abia State at the weekend. The visit comes amidst ongoing negotiations…
How Nigerian govt spent over N14bn on presidential jets in 11 months – Report
The administration of President Bola Tinubu has spent a total of N14.77bn on the repair and maintenance of the presidential air fleet over the past 11 months, as revealed by a recent…
Nigerian govt urges citizens to embrace farming amid rising food cost
In a bid to tackle the challenge of escalating food prices, the Presidency has called upon Nigerians to adopt subsistence farming. Speaking at a meeting with the Association of Corporate Online Editors…
Real reason Nigeria’s civil service is best in the world – HoSF Yemi-Esan
Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoSF), has declared that Nigeria boasts the best civil service globally. She made this assertion during a sporting event in Abuja,…
Labour Party: Apapa finally dissolves faction, backs Abure as national chairman
In a significant development for the Labour Party (LP), Deputy National Chairman, South, Lamidi Apapa, has dissolved his faction and acknowledged Julius Abure as the party’s national chairman. This move signals a…
Chelsea secure deal for Brazilian youngster
Chelsea Football Club has reached an agreement to acquire the young forward Estevao Willian from Palmeiras. The initial transfer fee is reported to be £29 million ($37 million). Estevao, who has represented…