The organised labour in Nigeria has called for an upward review of the retirement age and service years of all public and civil servants from 60 years to 65 years and from 35 years to 40 years respectively. This demand was made by the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and […]
A federal judge in Texas has declared that President Donald Trump’s use of an obscure wartime law to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members is “unlawful.” The decision, handed down by District Judge Fernando Rodriguez, a Trump appointee, has blocked any deportations from his southern Texas district of alleged members of the Tren de Aragua […]
The Saudi Ministry of Interior has announced strict new penalties for individuals who violate Hajj permit regulations. The new measures, released via the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), aim to curb unauthorized access to Makkah and the holy sites during the annual pilgrimage. According to the ministry, individuals who apply for visit visas on […]
In a bid to fast-track the implementation of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) satellite towns water project, Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, has embarked on an official visit to China. The Minister, who is currently in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is en route to China, where he is scheduled to hold high-level […]
In a move aimed at improving the standard of living of workers in the state, Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has announced an increase in the minimum wage from N70,000 to N75,000 per month. The governor made the announcement during his May Day speech at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin. […]
Labour community in Akwa Ibom State has expressed its satisfaction with the current administration’s efforts to address workers’ concerns. This endorsement comes as the state celebrated the 2025 Workers’ Day, with the theme “Reclaiming the Civic Space in the Midst of Economic Hardship.” The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Akwa Ibom State Council, led […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reminded Nigerians that spraying of the naira or any other currency at parties and events is against the law. In a public awareness campaign, the anti-graft agency cautioned citizens to celebrate responsibly and avoid fines by desisting from this practice. According to the EFCC, […]
The nursing community is in mourning following the discovery of a Nigerian nurse, identified as Nurse Miriam, who was found dead in her apartment in Leeds, United Kingdom. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with many taking to social media to pay tribute to the deceased. Nurse Miriam was last seen on Sunday, […]
The Federal Ministry of Education has expressed dismay over reports of unauthorized deductions from student loan accounts disbursed under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) scheme. In response, the federal government has summoned the Vice Chancellors of several Nigerian universities to an emergency meeting to address the allegations. According to […]
Popular Nigerian socialite and businessman, Cubana Chiefpriest, has announced that he will no longer spray money at social gatherings, citing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s crackdown on money laundering. In a social media post, Chiefpriest revealed that he had a close call with the law last year and was nearly jailed, […]
