The Federal Government of Nigeria has commenced the payment of the newly approved N70,000 minimum wage for over 1.2 million civil servants. This marks the beginning of an increase in public servants’ salaries, with September 2024 salaries reflecting the adjustment. The wage rise is expected to push the government’s annual wage bill to N4.019 trillion. […]
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Senate Passes South-West Development Commission Bill, Afenifere Pushes for Restructuring
The Nigerian Senate has approved the South-West Development Commission Establishment Bill 2024, advancing it to the third reading on Thursday. However, while the bill was welcomed, the Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, emphasized that what the country truly needs is restructuring and the devolution of powers to ensure true federalism. Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, Chairman of […]
Transportation Minister Visits Umahi over Gombe- Darazo, Gombe – Potiskum roads
The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali has appealed for the total reconstruction of the Gombe- Dukku- Darazo and Gombe – Bajoga – Nafada- Potiskum roads which are currently in deplorable condition. Sen. Ahmed Alkali made the appeal Wednesday when he visited the Minister of Works, Engineer David Umahi in his office, saying that […]
Presidency Confirms Tinubu Will Not Mediate in Fuel Price Dispute Between Dangote and NNPCL
The Presidency has clarified that President Bola Tinubu will not intervene in the ongoing fuel price conflict between Dangote Refinery and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, stated that both companies operate independently within a deregulated market. Onanuga emphasized that the government supports competition and alternative […]
EFCC Reveals Why Yahaya Bello Was Turned Away at Headquarters
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has explained why former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello was turned back at its headquarters last week. In a statement posted on its X account, the EFCC said Bello’s arrival, accompanied by aides and a sitting governor, was perceived as a publicity stunt intended to evade due process. […]
Senate Confirms Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as Nigeria’s New Chief Justice
The Nigerian Senate has officially confirmed Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) following a two-hour screening session on Wednesday. Kekere-Ekun, who has been serving as Acting CJN since August, is now the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria. Her confirmation comes after President Bola Tinubu requested the Senate to expedite her […]
FG Confirms July 29th as Start Date for Minimum Wage Backpay
The Federal Government, through the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC), has confirmed that the revised minimum wage will take effect from July 29, 2024. This announcement, made by NSIWC Chairman Ekpo Nta during a press briefing in Abuja, aligns the wage increase with the date President Bola Tinubu signed the minimum wage bill […]
EFCC Seeks Sanctions Against Yahaya Bello’s Lawyers for Court Absence
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has requested the Federal High Court in Abuja to sanction the defence counsel representing former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, following his failure to appear in court for a hearing on Wednesday. Bello, facing 19-count charges related to money laundering amounting to ₦82 billion, was absent despite publicized […]
Humanitarian Ministry: Arewa Group Insists on Beta’s replacement
…tasks Speaker Abbas to caution aide A Civil Society Organisation, Arewa Awareness on Good Governance, has reiterated the call for a replacement of the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Dr. Betta Edu. The CSO also called on the Speaker House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, to sack Cecilia Ogbeche-Odok, his Senior Legislative Aide (SLA), […]
FG Clarifies July 2024 Start Date for New Minimum Wage Backpay
The Federal Government has announced that the new minimum wage payments will commence from July 29, 2024. This clarification was made by the National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission (NSIWC) during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday. The NSIWC Chairman, Ekpo Nta, explained that the date aligns with when President Bola Tinubu approved the […]