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I don’t regret working with Tinubu, says Baba-Ahmed
The former Special Adviser on Political Matters to President Bola Tinubu, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has said he does not regret working with the President but would not accept the opportunity to return if offered again. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Thursday, Baba-Ahmed said he stepped down because the administration lacked the zeal to fix Nigeria. Baba-Ahmed said he has…
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Education Ministry to probe alleged illegal deductions from student loans
The Federal Ministry of Education is set to probe the alleged illegal deductions from student loans by some universities. A statement issued on Thursday by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs Boriowo Folashade, said the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, described the allegations as “very disturbing and extremely concerning,” and that any unauthorized…
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ICPC probes disbursement of student loan
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has commenced an investigation into alleged discrepancies in the disbursements of the student loan, saying ₦71bn has been allegedly unaccounted for in the scheme. ICPC’s move came after reports that some institutions were involved in illegal deductions and exploitations related the the student loans scheme under the Nigeria Education Loan…
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Allegations of misappropriation of student loan fund, inaccurate- NELFUND
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund on Thursday said it is alarmed by the recent surge of what it described as inaccurate, misleading, and dangerously speculative reports circulating in the public space regarding the administration of the student loan scheme. The Fund, in a statement by its Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, said the reports, which suggested misappropriation and mismanagement…
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May Day: We’ve recruited over 3,000 workers, paid 3 years gratuity arrears- Aiyedatiwa
The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said his administration had recruited over 3,000 workers, paid 3 years gratuity arrears, hailing workers as the driving force behind the state’s development. He said their resilience, commitment, and integrity have been central to the successes recorded under his administration. Speaking at the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration held at the Gani…
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May Day: Atiku, Obi celebrate Nigerian workers
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, and his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) counterpart, Atiku Abubakar, have celebrated Nigerian workers on the occasion of the Workers Day. Obi, in his message on May 1, said workers have shown their resilience and commitment to national growth despite the harsh economic realities. “The struggles and harsh realities facing our…
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May Day: Okpebholo increases minimum wage for Edo workers to N75,000
Governor Monday Okpebholo has raised the minimum wage for workers in Edo State from ₦70,000 to ₦75,000 in a bid to improve their living standard. The governor announced this on Thursday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City during the celebration of this year’s Workers’ Day. “Today, I am proud to announce that our administration has approved a new minimum wage of…
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We’ve paid N179bn in pensions, gratuities – Abiodun
…says 350 hectares acquired under sites and services schemes for workers Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has stated that his administration has so far expended N179.7 billion in settling pensions and gratuities for state and local government retirees since its inception in 2019. Abiodun, who disclosed this at the 2025 Workers’ Day Celebration held at the Cultural Centre, Kuto,…
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May Day: PETROAN canvasses increased welfare, health insurance for oil workers
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has called for increased welfare and health insurance for oil workers, as a means of protection from the negative impact of continued gas flaring. In a statement released to commemorate this year’s celebration, PETROAN acknowledged the invaluable contributions of oil and gas workers to the nation’s economy. PETROAN’s National President,…
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Organised Labour asks Tinubu to immediately reverse Fubara’s suspension
The organised Labour in Nigeria has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately reverse the suspension of the elected Government of Rivers State. This forms part of the demands put forward by both the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress, Comrades Joe Ajaero and Festus Osifo, during the May Day celebration held at Eagle Square,…
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