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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has joined the ongoing strike initiated by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) over the failure of the federal government to agree to Labour’s new minimum wage demands. ASUU President, Emmanuel Osodeke, in a statement addressed to branch chairpersons and zonal coordinators on…
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Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Yemi Cardoso, has revealed that the creation of Islamic banking in Nigeria was fast-tracked
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Intending travellers have been left stranded as all entry points into the domestic terminal of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) are currently inaccessible. The entry points to the airport were blocked due to the industrial action called by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), as a result, all flight operations…
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Nigerians have been plunged into darkness as the national grid crashed to zero generation capacity early this morning. The Nigerian Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), primarily workers at the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), reportedly deliberately shut down the grid. The Guardian gathered that the grid went down between 1 am and 2 am today.…
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Experts say the overall impact of the proposed amendment to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act of 2007 will depend on how the new authority exercises its power and ability to balance short-term political objectives with long-term economic gains.
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Claudia Sheinbaum was elected Mexico's first woman president by a landslide Sunday, making history in a country plagued by rampant criminal and gender-based violence.
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A Pakistan high court on Monday overturned a treason conviction against former prime minister Imran Khan, who remains in jail on other ch
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A Pakistan high court on Monday overturned a treason conviction against former prime minister Imran Khan, who remains in jail on other charges.
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The Parliamentary Staff Union of Nigeria (PASAN), on Monday, shut down the National Assembly in total compliance with the indefinite strike action declared by Organised Labour. Labour commenced the indefinite strike to press home demand for an increase in the minimum wage for Nigerian workers. Union workers shut the two gates of the Assembly complex…
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Members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), on Monday, locked out judges, lawyers, staff and litigants from accessing courts in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in compliance with the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC)’s directive.
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THE tripartite committee on national minimum wage and representatives of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and its Trade Union Congress (TUC) are meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, in the morning. The scheduled meeting is the 8th since the committee was inaugurated by the Federal Government. A letter of invitation by the committee sighted by The Guardian this morning…
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The major gates to the Ikeja High Court have been shut due to the nationwide industrial action by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and
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Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni is due this week to travel to Albania for a visit focusing on migration, just days before the European Parliament elections, Albanian media said on Monday.
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Vinicius Junior was named on Monday by UEFA chiefs as the Champions League player of the season after spearheading Real Madrid to European glory, with teammate Jude Bellingham picking up the young player award.
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Former Super Eagles skipper, John Obi Mikel, has hinted that his past issues have long been forgiven by former Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson. In a rare post on his verified Instagram handle, the former Chelsea defensive midfielder assured fans that he has been forgiven by the retired Scottish manager, who once had a…
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Europa League hat-trick hero, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, and Calvin Bassey are among eight players still being expected at the Super Eagles’ Uyo camp as the senior national team began training for Friday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa.
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Real Madrid has earned $92 million (€85.14 million) for their victory over Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, sportico.com.
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Sports Minister, Senator John Owen Enoh, has been urged to investigatethe alleged poor condition of the nation’s boxers, who were said to have resorted to begging to survive in Bangkok, Thailand, venue of the final Olympic Games’ qualifying championship.
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) declared a nationwide strike which began on Monday, June 3, 2024, after a meeting with the tripartite committee on national minimum wage and representatives of organised labour ended on a deadlock on Sunday night. The strike action was decided upon after the Federal Government…
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A man threw an incendiary device at the door to the Israeli embassy in Bucharest on Monday, authorities said, adding that investigations
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Claudia Sheinbaum was elected Mexico's first woman president by a landslide Sunday, making history in a country plagued by rampant criminal and gender-based violence.
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Editorial
8 hours ago
The craving by the Federal Government to leverage workers’ N20 trillion pension funds, among other sources of funds in the savings industry, to presumably ramp up infrastructure and housing will not augur well for workers and the economy.
Features
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Patoranking Foundation, a non-profit organisation on a mission to advance Africa through education, entrepreneurship and empowerment, has announced the launch of the $500,000 Patoranking Foundation Tech Scholarships. In a strategic partnership with ALX Africa, a leading provider of tech training, the scholarships will provide 40 young tech-savvy Africans with access to a variety of transformative…
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Europa League hat-trick hero, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, and Calvin Bassey are among eight players still being expected at the Super Eagles’ Uyo camp as the senior national team began training for Friday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa.
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Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has expressed concern over the current state of affairs in Nigeria and Africa, saying most of the challenges facing the territory are caused by the absence of visionary and committed leaders, who occupy elective positions.
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Barring the last-minute return of Nigeria’s Port-Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries, the President Bola Tinubu administration may have to pay more subsidies on Premium Motor Spirit.
Business
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has appointed the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) as liquidator of Heritage Bank following the withdrawal of the bank’s operating licence. The Acting Director, Corporate Communications of the CBN, Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, saying the withdrawal of the operational license of Heritage…
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After three consecutive weeks of losses, the stock market recorded five straight sessions of gains last week as renewed buying interest in blue chips lifted the all-share index by 1.7 per cent to 99,300.38 points.
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Shareholders of Dangote Cement Plc have applauded the company for increasing their value on investment through robust dividend payout, even as they endorse a dividend of N30 per 50 kobo share for the 2023 financial year.
Columnists
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Within the first year of the Tinubu administration, at least three journalists were subjected to brute mishandling in the hands of law enforcers, a cold reminder of those dark years of military rule...
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The recently revised Nigerian National Gender Policy (NGP) represents a significant evolution from its predecessor, the 2006 version, by encompassing a broader range of regional and international standards and agreements that Nigeria has committed to upholding.
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Afrobeat singer Ayra Starr has set a new Spotify record with her latest album, The Year I turned 21, with over 1.27 million streams on its first day, while closing in on Tyla's record. This made her the only female artist to have done so, on the streaming platform in Nigerian history. Starr's accomplishment doesn't…
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Mondays are usually the most daunting of all the days of the week, sometimes lively too. They can feel like a hurdle, like a Mathematics WAEC examination, scheduled for the day after Sunday. You should try the power of motivational quotes. But fear not, fellow warriors! A little dose of inspiration can turn your Monday fears…
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Every new week comes with its stress, different from the previous week. It is only normal that once in a while, you might feel like shutting down. Strike actions, fuel hikes, and many bills piling up, and then you may not be so lucky, by having a nagging boss at the office. Feeling stressed about…
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Nigerian wedding is a celebration steeped in elegance. Every detail, from the hair to the dress, contributes to the bride's radiance. Nigerian brides, aside from their beauty and fashion sense are known for their exquisite taste and often weave tradition with contemporary flair. This guide explores the top five wedding hairstyles for the modern Nigerian…
Technology
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Imagine you're preparing for the trip of a lifetime, or maybe you're eyeing that promotion at work that requires bilingual skills. You're excited, but there's a catch – the language barrier. You're either too busy to get a private tutor or simply don't have the money. Most language learning apps teach funny yet, frankly, impractical…
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Social media giant Meta says its bid to thwart coordinated disinformation campaigns created through ever-improving generative AI is working, despite widespread concerns.
29 May
Perhaps it may appear too early to judge President Bola Tinubu’s performance under one year in the saddle of leadership of this country, but the fact remains that Nigerians can no longer wait. They are fast running out of patience.
29 May
The UN Agency for digital technologies, International Telecommunications Union (ITU) on Monday, announced $4.8 billion in investment commitments toward global connectivity. The announcement brings the total pledges aimed at closing the digital divide
29 May
Various digital social investments in Nigeria, through the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) were on showcase at the just-concluded 35th yearly conference of the African Public Relations Association (APRA) in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
29 May
Enterprise work management platform, Asana, will be unveiled in Lagos at an event, themed: “Future-Proofing Nigerian Workflows: AI That Works,” on June 5, 2024.