President Bola Tinubu has approved the terms of reference for the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action (SPEC) to provide clarity on its functions within the climate and green economy ecosystem. T he SPEC has been mandated with several key responsibilities, including being the lead negotiator on […]
Nigeria’s quest for a new national minimum wage remains unresolved after a two-day meeting between the Federal Government, organised labour, and the private sector. While both sides acknowledged the inadequacy of the current N30,000 minimum wage due to rising inflation, significant disagreement persists regarding the appropriate new benchmark. The Federal […]
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned against any attempt to destabilize the peace of Kano State amid the ongoing tussle over the Emirship throne. Atiku, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), criticized the Federal Government’s deployment of soldiers in Kano, stating that it is an […]
In a recent development, the Federal Government has announced an increase in electricity tariff for Band A customers, who typically enjoy 20 hours of electricity supply per day. During a press briefing held in Abuja, Musliu Oseni, Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), disclosed that the revised […]
The Nigerian government allocated N25 billion to improve healthcare delivery. This investment aims to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) and the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). Coordinating Minister Ali Pate emphasized reforms focusing on the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF) to enhance […]
On Sunday, March 2nd, 2024, residents of the Tasha area in Abuja looted a warehouse belonging to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Department of Agriculture. The FCT Police Command swiftly responded, arresting 15 suspects, including two security guards employed by the warehouse. Recovered items included 26 bags of maize, five […]
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, known as the “Farmer Governor,” has extended an invitation to President Ahmed Bola Tinubu to inaugurate a significant milestone in Niger State’s agricultural sector. The state has acquired 1,000 tractors and various other agricultural machinery to kickstart mechanized farming. Governor Bago met with President Tinubu at […]
The recent two-day protest organized by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has brought to light the deepening hunger crisis in the country, shedding light on the urgent need for swift action on both the minimum wage and broader economic challenges. Despite efforts to engage with the Federal Government to avert […]
