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Governors not against new minimum wage, says Gov. Sule
Kunle Sanni The governor of Nasarawa, Abdullahi Sule, said the governorrs are not agaiinst new minimum wage, but worried about worker welfare. Following a meeting with Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Sule told State House media in Abuja on Wednesday that governors support the new minimum wage for workers. According to Sule, Nasarawa has been offering its employees extra incentives and paying…
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Farin Ruwa multipurpose dam is a priority project, says Minister of water resources
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Utsev, has highlighted the significance of completing the Farin Ruwa Multipurpose Dam project in Nasarawa State, emphasizing its importance for water supply, irrigation, hydro-power generation, and job creation. The Honourable Minister made this declaration on Tuesday when the Executive Governor of Nassarawa State, Engr. Abdullahi Audu Sule and delegation paid him…
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FG tackles Binance bribery allegation, says no officials demanded any money
The Federal government has denied reports that it sought a bribe of cryptocurrency from Binance executives, Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla, before their detention on February 28, 2024. Recall that the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Binance, Richard Teng, has alleged that some officials of the Nigerian government demanded a bribe from the company to make their investigation “go away.”…
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NLC rejects CBN’s 0.5% cybersecurity levy
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the newly introduced cybersecurity levy by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), saying it would be another burden on Nigerians if not reversed. In a statement by its President, Joe Ajaero, the NLC demanded the immediate withdrawal of what it termed “anti-people” policy. “The Nigeria Labour Congress, vehemently condemns the recent directive by…
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Dangiwa outlines key priorities for efficient housing system
The Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development and Chair of the UN-Habitat Executive Board, Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa, engaged in a critical meeting with the Africa Group, representing 10 countries, on the sidelines of the first session of the 2024 UN-Habitat Executive Board Meeting in Kenya. At the meeting, Arc. Dangiwa outlined the key priorities for Nigeria’s leadership of the…
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Poor funding for exploration, insecurity hinder mining sector devt., says Alake
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has identified twin issues of poor funding for exploration and insecurity as the main challenges hampering the development of the mining sector whilst limiting its role as the pivot of diversification of the economy. The special assistant on Media, Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Segun Tomori in a statement stated…
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EFCC details strategies in anti-corruption war at Commonwealth Conference
Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has revealed the multifaceted strategies employed by the commission in combating corruption, deeming them comprehensive. His remarks came during the 14th Commonwealth Regional Conference and Annual General Meeting of Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Africa, held in Accra, Ghana on Monday. Addressing an audience of leading anti-corruption experts…
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Senate Chamber renovation a shoddy job, Ndume laments
The Senate’s Chief Whip, Ali Ndume, claims that the upper house’s renovations were substandard. The national assembly’s two chambers had undergone around two years of renovations. While the renovations were underway, legislators had to settle with makeshift locations for committee and plenary sessions. According to reports, N42 billion was set aside and paid for the renovations. During his Tuesday speech…
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NOA, PTAD collaborate to enhance grassroots sensitization on Pension matters
Kunle Sanni The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) Tuesday agreed to work together to embark on grassroots sensitization on pension matters. The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency, Lanre Issa-Onilu and a team, led by the Executive Secretary PTAD, Chioma Ejikeme, met today at the Agency headquarters. The aim is to leverage the Agency’s…
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Nigeria, France strengthen global migration partnership
Kunle Sanni The federal government says it is taking proactive steps to prevent illegal migration, by deploying cutting-edge technology to monitor and manage its land, maritime, and air borders. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on Tuesday who stated this during a courtesy visit by the French Government led by the Ambassador in charge of Migration at the Ministry for…
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