We are joined by representatives of the Loveworld Graduate Network as they talk about the forthcoming National Corpers Loveworld Conference with Pastor Deola Philips.
Domestic indebtedness of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as at the end of March 2019 was N3.972 trillion, the Debt Management Office (DMO) has disclosed. The debt profile includes the more than N600 billion bailout fund which President Muhammadu Buhari gave to states in 2016 in the wake of falling oil […]
The Federal Government and organised labour on Thursday finally agreed on the percentage increase on the consequential adjustment in workers’ salaries as a result of the new minimum wage of N30,000. As the meeting reached an advanced stage, the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, tweeted from the venue that both parties […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has reduced the number and duration of foreign trips for ministers and other categories of government officials in a move described as cost saving measure to achieve fiscal prudence. In a statement signed by the Director of Information at the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie Bassey, […]
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the sum of N10billion for the rejuvenation of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu State. “I have approved the sum of 10 billion Naira for an Intervention fund for the upgrade of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu,” Buhari tweeted on Thursday. “I have the assurance of the Minister […]
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts yesterday faulted the style of President Muhammadu Buhari’s fight against corruption, which it noted, allows “corruption to happen before sending the EFCC or the ICPC after the culprits.” It, therefore, recommended that the audit system be digitalised to check corruption and the drudgery associated with tons of papers. Chairman […]
The nation’s debt profile rose from N24.95 trillion to N25.7 trillion in the last three months. One year ago, it was N22.38 trillion. The development showed that between April and June, the country’s obligations rose by N750 billion, and increased by N3.32 trillion when compared with the debt figures as of June 30, 2018. Government […]
Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday said his administration’s efforts to curb insecurity in the country has resulted in Boko Haram terrorists being ‘substantially defeated’. “The nation is appreciative of the gallantry and sacrifices of officers and men of our Armed Forces in the campaign against insurgency and other internal security operations. This has led to […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Delta chapter has started to shut offices and schools in Asaba ahead of the planned strike over delay to implement the new minimum wage. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports on Wednesday that the NLC members were seen patrolling Asaba in a marked Hiace mini-bus, closing government offices and […]
Anger and suspicion are brewing in the Senate. These have been provoked by some members of the upper legislative chamber using their official positions to allegedly get job slots from government agencies. Already, the Senate committee charged with ensuring employment complies with the federal character principle yesterday vowed to expose such lawmakers involved in the […]
On this special episode of Celebrity Lounge, we bring you highlight of the Joyful Noise Concert with Eben in Lekki, Lagos Nigeria. Also get to know how to solve the challenge of “I don’t Know What To Wear” from your wardrobe! Be inspired.
Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State on Tuesday presented a budget of N257.9bn for 2020 to the state House of Assembly. Presenting the budget estimates before the lawmakers, the governor, who was represented by the acting Governor, Dr Hadiza Balarabe, also declared free and compulsory education for every child in the state up to the […]