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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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UK government minister Kemi Badenoch said Monday that her Conservative party would amend the country's equality law if they win next month's general election so that biological sex alone would determine who could use single-sex spaces. The Tories have sought to shore up their base since Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called the election two weeks…
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Passengers found themselves stranded at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Monday as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) commenced an indefinite strike across the country. After an emergency meeting on Sunday, the aviation union directed its members to withdraw their services across all airports. The unions involved…
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The Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Monday, locked the entrance of the secretariat in compliance with infinite industrial action embarked by the labour union. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nigerian Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress had on May 31 directed its members…
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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said it is working on restoring the national grid, which was shut down following an industrial action by the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) as well as their affiliate associations. The shutdown has resulted in a nationwide blackout. TCN spokesman, Ndidi Mbah, in a…
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Civil servants in Delta, on Monday, complied with the directives of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress
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The Labour Party (LP) in Nigeria has urged workers’ unions to re-negotiate with the government on new minimum wage rather than embarking on
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The President of Kaduna Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KADCCIMA) , Mr Ishaya Idi, on Monday, urged the Federal Go
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Ikeja Electric (IE) Plc, a major electricity distribution company, has informed its customers of service disruptions caused by the ongoing strike action by organised labour. Organised labour declared a nationwide strike over a proposed new minimum wage after a meeting between the Tripartite of Labour, Organised Private Sector (OPS), and the Federal Government failed to…
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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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A total of 22 athletes and officials left Nigeria, yesterday, for Ghana to participate in the Africa Senior Zone II Athletics Championships, which begins tomorrow.
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South Africa’s Coach, Hugo Broos, believes his team can defeat the Super Eagles at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, On Friday to enhance their chances of beating Nigeria to Group C’s lone 2026 World Cup ticket.
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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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Microsoft said Monday that it would invest 33.7 billion kronor ($3.2 billion) over two years in cloud and artificial intelligence infrastruc
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UK government minister Kemi Badenoch said Monday that her Conservative party would amend the country's equality law if they win next month's general election so that biological sex alone would determine who could use single-sex spaces. The Tories have sought to shore up their base since Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called the election two weeks…
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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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Editorial
7 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
53 mins ago
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
3 days ago
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…
4 days ago
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.