Month: September 2024

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has kicked against the latest increase in the pump price of petroleum, warning that it would worsen poverty among workers. The union in a statement signed by its president FESTUS OSIFO, called on the Federal Government to “immediately cancel these decisions, promote policies that will strengthen the naira, and take decisive steps to alleviate the suffering of Nigerians.”  OSIFO argued that the sudden hike “implemented […]

Microsoft Founder and philanthropist, BILL GATES has revealed plans to inject at least $2.8 billion into the country’s healthcare, nutrition, and agricultural sectors. While speaking on his intentions at the National Economic Council, NEC, meeting presided over by Vice President KASHIM SHETTIMA at the Presidential Villa, GATES emphasized the need to invest in Nigeria’s greatest resource, its people while addressing the economic challenges the country faces. He underlined the importance of prioritising primary healthcare, urging Nigerian leaders […]

Nigerian Under-18 boys’ basketball players have been denied visas  by the South African Consulate in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. Nigeria is billed to face Egypt at the 2024 FIBA U-18 Afrobasket competition scheduled to hold in Pretoria yesterday but the development has jeopardized Nigeria’s trip. The  Vice Chairman of the Youth Development Committee of the Nigerian Basketball Federation, NBBF,  UGO UDEZUE, expressed disappointment, citing a lack of explanation for the […]

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded an immediate reversal of the hike in fuel price announced by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), saying the hike has worsened the misery of Nigerians.  Amid the lingering fuel scarcity in the country, the NNPCL increased the pump price of petrol from ₦568 to ₦855, ₦897 (depending on the location per litre).  Condemning the move in a statement, NLC President, JOE AJAERO, […]