Simeon Ebulu, Nduka Chiejina and Collins Nweze, Washington D.C The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday asked the Federal Government to fight corruption and ensure that the country’s wealth is used to serve the citizens. IMF Managing Director, Mrs. Kristalina Georgieva, who
Nduka Chiejina (Assistant Editor) The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of N693.529billion to the three tiers of Government for the month of September 2019. The N693.529billion comprised revenue from Value Added Tax(VAT), Exchange Gain and Gross Statutory Revenue.
Frank Ikpefan, Abuja THE Federal Government cannot meet the demand of Labour in the new minimum wage regime, Minister of Labour and Employment Chris Ngige, said on Tuesday. According to him, the economy will grind to a halt like that of Venezuela,
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Delta chapter has started to shut offices and schools in Asaba ahead of the planned strike over delay to implement the new minimum wage. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports on Wednesday that the NLC members were
There were pandemonium and outrage as inferno caused by tanker explosion killed a woman and her baby while many people were inflicted with various degrees of injuries. Meanwhile no fewer that 40 buildings, ranging from two- storey to four- storey buildings were
Ernest Nwokolo, Abeokuta National President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) Engr. Sanusi Abdul-Fari, has expressed the confidence that the Federal Government(FG) and Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) would harmonise their differences to ensure that it does not result to
By Bassey Anthony, Uyo The Federal government has disclosed that 6 modular refineries it licensed would soon commence operations in the country in fulfilment of President Muhammadu Buhari’s commitment to grow local content in the Niger Delta region. Senior Special Assistant to the
Emma Elekwa, Onitsha Five persons were feared killed while scores sustained varying degrees of injuries during a robbery operation in Onitsha, Anambra state. The robbery attack which took place in a petrol station and pharmacy shop in the commercial city came few
Emmanuel Oladesu and Frank Ikpefan THE Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Sunday gave a four-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to accept its demand for the consequential adjustment of salaries, based on the new minimum wage, or risk a nation-wide strike. The
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has appealed to members of Rice Millers Association of Nigeria (RIMAN) and other stakeholders in the rice value chain not to increase the price of rice over boarder closure. Mr Godwin Emefiele, the CBN governor said this
Cast My Brand, a leader in innovative vehicle branding, has announced the launch of its
A German Development Agency, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (German for German Agency for International
Nigeria’s heartless President,Bola Ahmed Tinubu finally released all the 114 #EndBadGovernance protesters (minors and adults)
United States based Scientist and Business Woman, Princess Angela Obasi has joined other well meaning