National

The Organized Labor comprising the Nigeria Labor Congress NLC and Trade Union Congress TUC has reiterated its May 31, 2024 ultimatum to the Federal Government to meet all of its demands which include implementation of a new national minimum wage and reversal of the hike in electricity tariff. This followed yesterday’s emergency meeting of the National Executive Councils of the NLC and TUC in response to the pressing national issues affecting Nigerian workers. Among the issues discussed by the labor leaders was the persisting non-compliance with the 2019 National Minimum Wage Act […]

The Governor of Abia State ALEX OTTI sayshis administration has aligned with the Federal government’s Renewed Hope Agenda in the health sector to achieve improved access to quality healthcare delivery in the state. OTTI stated this while receiving the Special Adviser to the President on Health, Dr. SALMA IBRAHIM, and her team who were in Abia on an advocacy visit. The Governor listed his achievements in the health sector to include a robust budget for the healthcare delivery system, […]

President BOLA TINUBU says his administration is committed to unlocking the human and natural resource potential of OGONILAND while ensuring the environmental and economic security of Nigerian communities. TINUBU mentioned this yesterday at the State House during a meeting with members of the Supreme Council of Traditional Rulers of Ogoni, Rivers State, led by KING SAMUEL NNEE, GBENEMENE TAI KINGDOM and Paramount Ruler of KPITE TAI. He was responding to requests presented by theOGONI leaders at the meeting, which was also attended […]

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, and Oil, HEINEKEN LOKPOBIRI has announced the removal of the signature bonus requirement in bidding for oil blocks in a bid to attract fresh investments and ramp up oil output. LOKPOBIRI disclosed this yesterday on the sidelines of the ongoing 2024 Offshore Technology Conference, OTC, in HOUSTON, TEXAS. A signature bonus is a single, non-recoverable lump sum payment made upfront by oil companies to the government for the rights to develop an oil […]

The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, BAYO ONANUGAyesterday said his principal President BOLA TINUBU is expected to return to the country today. ONANUGA in a post on his official X handle,said TINUBU is expected to touch down in the country today following concerns over his whereabouts as he is yet to return to the country after travelling to SAUDI ARABIA for a World Economic Forum in RIYADH from the Netherlands. Amid the speculations, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, TUNJI ALAUSAyesterday said the president’s absence was not related […]

The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, BAYO ONANUGAyesterday said his principal President BOLA TINUBU is expected to return to the country today. ONANUGA in a post on his official X handle,said TINUBU is expected to touch down in the country today following concerns over his whereabouts as he is yet to return to the country after travelling to SAUDI ARABIA for a World Economic Forum in RIYADH from the Netherlands. Amid the speculations, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, TUNJI ALAUSAyesterday said the president’s absence was not related […]

The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, BAYO ONANUGAyesterday said his principal President BOLA TINUBU is expected to return to the country today. ONANUGA in a post on his official X handle,said TINUBU is expected to touch down in the country today following concerns over his whereabouts as he is yet to return to the country after travelling to SAUDI ARABIA for a World Economic Forum in RIYADH from the Netherlands. Amid the speculations, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, TUNJI ALAUSAyesterday said the president’s absence was not related […]

Vice President KASHIM SHETTIMA has departed Abuja for DALLAS, United States of America, to represent President BOLA TINUBU at the 2024 US-Africa Business Summit hosted by the Corporate Council on Africa. His Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, STANLEY NKWOCHAyesterday said his principal will join other political and business leaders across Africa, the United States of America, and beyond for the summit featuring high-level dialogues, networking business sessions, and the plenary. Apart from the summit plenary, SHETTIMA is expected to speak at the Roundtable on […]

President BOLA TINUBU has told Nigerian workers that an upward review of the minimum living wage is forthcoming, lauding them for their hard work and fidelity to the nation’s progress. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity AJURI NGELALE whodisclosed this in a statement yesterdaycommemorating this year’s Worker’s Daystressed that worker’s welfare remains a priority to TINUBU’s government. The President affirmed that his administration remains committed to improving the welfare of all workers, noting the various relief programs, including the wage […]