In a significant development, a French military convoy is set to depart Niger for Chad in the coming days, marking the halfway point in the promised withdrawal of the 1,450 French troops stationed in Niger. This update was provided by Niger’s Colonel Mamane Sani Kaiou on Friday. Last week, the French military initiated the departure Read More…
The National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) has clarified that the implementation of the N35,000.00 per month wage award for Federal Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies will be funded from the treasury, as specified in a circular released by the Commission in Abuja. In the words of Mr. Ekpo Nta, the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer Read More…
Several financial experts have voiced their support for the Federal Government’s proposal to impose additional taxes on wealthy Nigerians, citing it as a means to enhance the country’s fiscal revenues and promote income redistribution. In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, these experts provided their insights. “The government proposal is Read More…
Morocco, one of the co-hosts for the 2030 World Cup, is gearing up for the event with a grand project in the works. The Prime Minister’s office announced on Friday that Morocco intends to construct a large stadium near Casablanca in Benslimane and undertake significant renovations on six additional stadiums. A pivotal deal was struck Read More…
In the maiden edition of the African Football League (AFL), history was made as the first-ever quarter-final encounter concluded in a 2-2 draw, featuring Tanzania’s Simba and Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly. The thrilling match unfolded on a Friday, setting the stage for a memorable pan-African competition. The first half was marked by intense competition, with Read More…
A trending video has emerged, depicting vehicles parked in front of commercial businesses on Adeniran Ogunsanya being clamped by the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA). While no immediate explanation was given for the clamping, it was suggested that LASPA was demanding parking levies for vehicles parked on business premises. The affected properties included Burger King, Read More…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State inaugurated the ‘Live Camera Update’ Project at the premises of Lagos Traffic Radio 96.1fm on Thursday. The project, located at Radio House on Lateef Jakande Road, Agidingbi, Ikeja, aims to provide timely, accurate, and real-time traffic information to the public. In his address, Governor Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Commissioner Read More…
U.S. President Joe Biden announced plans to request significant financial support from Congress to aid Israel in its ongoing conflict with the Palestinian militant group, Hamas. The move comes as tensions escalate in the Gaza Strip and as part of broader efforts to address international crises. In a televised address from the White House, President Read More…
President Xi Jinping of China has committed to increasing investments in Nigeria’s power generation sector and digital economy, following a Belt and Road Initiative forum held in Beijing. According to the office of the Nigerian Vice President, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Nigeria’s National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and three Chinese partners have Read More…
The House of Representatives has issued a call for the Federal Government to “prohibit the production, importation, and usage of educational materials that contain content promoting Lesbianism, Bisexuality, and Transgender (LGBT) in the nation’s educational resources.” This resolution was put forward in a motion by Rep. Sulaiman Gumi during a plenary session in Abuja. Gumi Read More…
