Jumoke Olasunkanmi President Bola Tinubu has approved the increment of the provisional wage for all government workers from N25, 000 to N35, 000 for 6 months. He had announced in his independence day broadcast on Sunday, that the provisional wage increment was applicable for all treasury-paid federal government workers only. But following a meeting between…
FULL TEXT OF THE PRESS STATEMENT ON THE MEETING BETWEEN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND LEADERSHIP OF THE NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESS (NLC), AND TRADE UNIONS CONGRESS (TUC). The Federal Government, on Sunday, October 1, 2023 met with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) on measures to address the dispute…
[ad_1] In a trove of newly declassified documents, it has emerged that the Israeli government supported both sides in the Nigeria-Biafra war from 1967 to 1970. The Israeli position, according to the diplomatic cables reported by Haaretz, an Israeli newspaper, was based to promote its business and political interests and divert attention from its own…
Since taking office, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has introduced a range of policies with the promise of placing Nigerians at the forefront of government decisions and addressing fiscal and monetary practices unfriendly to businesses. However, these policy shifts have sparked particular concern among small businesses, raising issues regarding their economic sustainability and operational stability, writes…
[ad_1] Simeon Biles made history on her return to the World Gymnastics Championships in Antwerp, becoming the first woman to land a Yurchenko double pike vault. The move – now renamed the Biles II – helped the 26-year-old American into first place in all-around qualifying. Biles was competing internationally for the first time since taking…
[ad_1] Economy The rise of big government as President Ruto starts second year Monday October 02 2023 President William Ruto signing The Finance Bill to law at State House, Nairobi. PHOTO | PCS Government spending on social programmes such as universal health coverage (UHC) and affordable housing is set to rise in the second year…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi In commemoration of World Heart Day, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has sponsored a free medical outreach that provided essential healthcare services to over 1000 constituents in Kaduna State. The event which held in his Zaria Federal Constituency, not only celebrated World Heart Day but also coincided with…
[ad_1] Transport Jambojet puts its local business share at 54pc Friday September 29 2023 A Jambojet plane at the Kisumu International Airport. FILE PHOTO | TONNY OMONDI | NMG Low-cost carrier Jambojet says it has taken a 54 percent domestic air market share after it flew 779,000 passengers since January, marking a 23 percent increase…
[ad_1] Companies Kenya set for 25 new hotels this year Monday October 02 2023 Artistic impression of Kwetu Nairobi, Curio Collection by Hilton. PHOTO | POOL Investors are building 25 new hotels in Kenya this year, seeking to tap into the recovery of domestic and international travel. This will mark an increase from 24 new…
[ad_1] Economy CAK probes animal feed companies for price fixing Monday October 02 2023 The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) is probing suspected fixing of prices in the animal feeds sector. PHOTO | POOL The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) is probing the suspected fixing of prices in the animal feed sector. The inquiry seeks…
