Dr. Bello Matawalle, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, has announced that the government, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has undertaken a comprehensive restructuring of the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), aimed at bolstering its production capabilities. According to Matawalle, this initiative is set to save Nigeria millions of dollars previously […]
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Minister Affirms President Tinubu’s Commitment to Youth Welfare with Increased Allowance
The Minister of Youth Development, Jamila Bio Ibrahim, has emphasized that the recent increase in the monthly allowance for corps members is in line with President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to enhancing the welfare of Nigerian youths. The allowance for members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has been raised from ₦33,000 to ₦77,000, effective […]
Niger Delta Women Reject Planned October 1 Protest Against Tinubu
Women from various local government areas in the Niger Delta gathered in Warri to express their opposition to the planned protest against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration on October 1. The event, organized by the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) and themed “Niger Delta Women: Empowerment as a Panacea for Peace, Stability, and Economic Growth,” served […]
SSANIP Urges Tinubu to Implement Minimum Wage to Prevent Workers from Falling into Poverty
The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnics (SSANIP) has raised concerns over the delayed implementation of the new minimum wage, signed into law two months ago by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The association warned that the delay is pushing Nigerian workers into severe financial hardship. In a communiqué issued after its 73rd General Executive Council […]
Tinubu Orders Low-Key Celebration for Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day Amid Economic Hardship
For the second consecutive year, Nigeria’s Independence Day will be marked with low-key celebrations due to the nation’s economic challenges. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, announced that the 64th Independence anniversary on October 1 will reflect the nation’s current economic realities. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government, Akume said, is […]
AHOUN Halts 2025 Hajj Registrations Over Unresolved Refund Issues with NAHCON
The Association for Hajj and Umrah Operators of Nigeria (AHOUN) has suspended all registration activities for the 2025 Hajj, citing unresolved financial disputes with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The suspension comes as a result of NAHCON’s failure to return caution deposits accumulated over several years. In a statement by AHOUN President, AbdulLateef […]
Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today – Black Market (27th September 2024)
As of today, the dollar to naira exchange rate in the black market, also known as the parallel market, is as follows: These rates are sourced from Bureau De Change (BDC) operators in Lagos on Thursday, 26th September 2024. It’s important to note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not officially recognize the […]
CJN Kekere-Ekun to Inaugurate 87 New SANs on September 30
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, will officially inaugurate 87 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) on Monday, September 30, 2024. This event will take place at the Supreme Court, marking the commencement of the 2024/2025 legal year. A statement from the Supreme Court’s Director of Information, Dr. Festus Akande, […]
Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno Loses Wife, Patience Eno
Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, wife of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, passed away on September 26, 2024, after an illness. The sad news was confirmed by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong, in a statement titled “Unexpected Sunset.” The First Lady died peacefully in a hospital, surrounded by family. The statement expressed […]
Jonathan Denies Sacking Sanusi Over Missing $49.8bn, Claims Were Cooked Up
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, speaking at a book launch in Abuja, denied suspending former Central Bank Governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi for whistleblowing about $49.8bn allegedly missing from Nigeria’s coffers. Jonathan argued that no such money went missing and said Sanusi’s claim was baseless, noting that the figures fluctuated from $49.8bn to $20bn and eventually $12bn. […]