On the occasion of Workers’ Day Celebration, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has highlighted the importance of implementing the new minimum wage in light of the current economic challenges. The association also called for measures to regulate the prices of goods, services, and commodities to complement the upcoming minimum wage. Lucky Emonefe, the…
The Ogun State Government has issued a warning to residents in floodplain areas, urging them to relocate to safer ground before the commencement of heavy rainfall. The call comes in light of the forecasted rain patterns for the year 2024, as predicted by the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NIMET) and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency…
The Nigerian passport has been ranked 191 out of 199, making it among the worst on the globe. The rating highlighted significant challenges for Nigerian travelers seeking international mobility. On Tuesday, Africa Health Report in our Special Report highlighted the plight of applicants seeking the Nigerian passport. The hurdles in obtaining the passport is made…
The Federal Government on Tuesday approved a 25 to 35 per cent increase in the salary structures of police officers, the armed forces, public servants, among others. The government disclosed this through the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, stating that the salary raise takes effect from January 1, 2024. The NSIWC, in a statement…
Nigeria’s main opposition leader and former Vice President, alhaji Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday said “Nigerian workers never had it so bad”. Atiku who spoke on the eve of workers’ Day added that he sympathised with Nigerian workers who according to him worked under a government with policies against their welfare. The PDP presidential candidate in…
Juliet Jacob/Ogbodo Ozioma Favour Reactions have trailed ban on digital banking by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The apex bank on Monday announced the ban on several microfinance banks, including Moniepoint, Opay, and Kuda, from opening new accounts and accepting new customers. The CBN said the institutions were involved in facilitating cryptocurrency transactions…
The rehabilitation of the 1443 Km Port-Harcourt to Maiduguri narrow gauge rail project has received priority attention. This is confirmed in a press statement by the Federal Ministry of Transportation (FMT) Director of Press and Public Relation Officer, Mohammed Tahir Zakari on Monday. Minister of Transportation Senator Said Alkali emphasizes on how the commencement of…
The Nigerian Navy (NN)said it has rescued over 250 passengers from a capsized passenger boat in Rivers State. According to a statement by Commodore Adams Aliu, the Director of Naval Information, the incident took place on April 28, 2024, at around 10 pm local time, when the boat, MV PRECIOUS EMMANUEL, capsized after hitting a…
African Development Bank Group (ADBG) and the Global Center on Adaption (ACA) have moved to create partnership for Water and Urban Development Program This is confirmed by African Health Report (AHR) in a Webinar showcase by the bank’s partnership with the GCA on Water and Urban Development Program on 30th of April Joep Verhagen, A…
The JAMB Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has raised the alarm over high rate of impersonation in the 2024 UTME registration, while addressing some key issues surrounding the exercise. Oloyede commended the “seamless” registration process for the 2024 UTME, which spanned from January 15 to February 26, 2024….
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