Three Dead As Military, Police Foil 15-Man Bank Robbery Operation In Abuja
Three persons lost their lives in a gun battle during a collaboration between the Nigerian Police and the Military, as they foiled a planned 15-man bank robbery operation at the First Bank PLC in Abaji, Abuja on Thursday.
FG Declares Public Holiday For Eid-Ul-Adha
The Federal Government has declared Monday and Tuesday as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ui-Adha celebration.
Why We Must Protect Nigeria’s Democracy, Obasa, Fashola, Foreign Diplomats Speak
Despite its challenges, democracy in Nigeria must be protected by every citizen, speakers at an event to commemorate the country’s 25 years of unbroken democratic governance organised by the Lagos State House of Assembly have warned.
Minimum Wage: No Figure Is Sacrosanct, There’s Always Room For Adjustments – Labour
Following the lingering discussions on a new minimum wage for Nigerian workers, organised labour has said that it is not fixated on any figure.
Lagos’ GDP records 50 per cent growth rate under my watch’ — Sanwo-Olu
Economic prosperity recorded by Lagos State over the last two decades has shown the strength and potential which any sub-national government can offer in shaping the African growth narrative, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu told a transatlantic forum in Bahamas on Wednesday.
Many SMEs showing apathy towards public procurement system – Lagos PPA DG
The Director-General, Lagos State Public Procurement Agency (PPA), Fatai Idowu Onafowote, has said many Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are still showing apathy towards public procurement system despite the efforts of the government and the agency.
Afenifere Calls On President Tinubu To Remove 774 Local Governments From Constitution, Empower States
The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organization, Afenifere has asked President Bola Tinubu to remove 774 local governments from the 1999 constitution as amended and allow states to have their local governments as the only solution to the country’s staggering injustice.
Minimum Wage: I Will Approve What Nigeria Can Afford, Says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says he will approve the government can afford as the new minimum wage for workers in the country.
Minimum Wage: NLC Insists On ₦250k, Faults Tinubu’s Democracy Day Comment
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has insisted on N250,000 as minimum wage and faulted President Bola Tinubu’s comment over the matter.
Ikorodu City, Nasarawa United, Two Others Promoted To NPFL
Four teams – Ikorodu City, Nasarawa United, Elkanemi Warriors, and Beyond Limits – have been promoted to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).