AFRICA

US To Provide Additional $203m In Humanitarian Aid For Sudan Crisis

The US will provide an additional $203 million to aid civilians affected by the war in Sudan, officials announce.

3 months ago

Nigerian Senate Introduces Bill to Establish Local Government Election Commission

The Senate has introduced bill to create National Independent Local Government Electoral Commission to promote transparency in local elections.

3 months ago

IGP Egbetokun Restructures Special Task Force on Petroleum, Appoints New Commander

IGP Egbetokun has restructured the Special Task Force on Illegal Bunkering, appointing DCP Sulaiman as Commander to combat oil theft.

3 months ago

Nigeria Insurance Industry Reform Bill Passes Second Reading In Senate

The Senate has passed Nigeria Insurance Industry Reform Bill 2024 for second reading, to modernise and boost the insurance sector.

3 months ago

Sununu: Nigeria Needs Transnational Education, Stability in Academic Calendar

Dr. Sununu has highlighted the need for age-appropriate entry into the education system and transparent policies in private institutions.

3 months ago

Southern States to Promote Regional Trade for Food Security, Says Ogun Governor Abiodun

Ogun Governor Abiodun has affirmed that food security is achievable due to the region’s resources, advocating for increased inter-state trade.

3 months ago

Labour: We’re Accepting N70,000 Minimum Wage with Mixed Feelings Because of Economy

President Tinubu will transmit the new N70,000 minimum wage bill to the National Assembly next week.

3 months ago

Government Risks Major Protest, Benson Upah Warns, Condemns Police Commissioner’s Violent Crackdown On Peaceful Demonstration

Benson Upah has lambasted the FCT Police Command Commissioner, Bennett Igweh, for disrupting a peaceful protest by NASU and SSANU.

3 months ago

Minimum Wage: Government, Labour Settle For N70,000

The Federal Government and organised labour have settled for N70,000 as minimum wage for Nigerian workers

3 months ago

Minimum Wage: Tinubu Meets Labour Leaders At Presidential Villa

Joe Ajaero, Festus Osifo and affiliates have arrived the State House, for a meeting with Tinubu over national minimum wage.

3 months ago