Organised Labour Demands Upward Review of Retirement Age
The organised Labour is demanding the upward review of retirement age for all categories of civil servants, as well as payment of all outstanding allowances, pensions and gratuities across the nation. Addressing workers at the May Day celebration in Eagle Square, Abuja, NLC National President, Joe Ajaero, said it was imperative to extend the revised […]
CAC issues 6-Week Notice For Unregistered Businesses
The Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, has ordered all businesses operating in Nigeria, to, within six-weeks, comply with the registration requirements of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, CAMA, 2020. In a circular yesterday, the Commission noted that after the ultimatum, it would take necessary legal action against erring offenders who fail to comply. It warned […]
Federal Government Targets N1.5tr Investment In Medical Education
The Federal Government has launched a N110 billion Tertiary Education Trust Fund project to rehabilitate medical schools in 18 universities across Nigeria. Each of the beneficiary institutions will receive approximately N4 billion to rehabilitate infrastructure, including lecture theaters, laboratories, and student hostels. The project aims to expand the country’s capacity to train medical professionals, including […]
Davido Brings “5IVE” to Life with Intimate Meet-and-Greet
Nigerian superstar Davido has hosted an exclusive meet-and-greet event to celebrate the release of his new album “5IVE”. The event, powered by Spotify, brought together 50 superfans who passed a quiz on Davido’s music to earn a spot. Davido made a surprise entrance, and fans shared their love for the album, with “10 Kilo” emerging […]
President Tinubu Congratulates Remo Stars over First NPFL Title
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Remo Stars Football Club on their victory in the 2024–2025 Nigerian Premier Football League season, describing the achievement as a major milestone that puts Ikenne and Ogun State in the national spotlight. Tinubu, in a statement issued yesterday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, commended the […]
FG Ready To Pay Outstanding 5 Months Wage Award Arrears
The Federal Government has announced plans to commence payment of the outstanding five months’ wage award arrears to workers immediately. Director of Press, Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa, who made this known in a statement, explained that while the Federal Government had earlier disbursed five months’ worth of the wage […]
Here is the full winners list for the 17th Headies Awards
The 17th Headies Awards took place on April 27, 2025 at the Landmark event centre. The highly anticipated award was hosted by actress Nancy Isime, and live performances were provided by Flavour, Shallipopi, OdumoduBlvck, Qing Madi, Ayo Maff, and KCEE. Rema won the most awards for his album ‘HEIS’, which won Album of the Year and Afrobeats Album of the Year. […]
Headies Celebrates the Achievements of African Artists
The 17th edition of the Headies Awards took place yesterday in Lagos, celebrating the achievements of Nigerian and African artists over the past year. The event, marking a return to Nigeria after two years abroad, the awards ceremony featured 31 categories, handed Qing Madi Songwriter of the Year for her emotive track “Vision,”, Zerry DL […]
JAMB Denies Posting Candidates Outside Chosen Examination Towns
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has denied allegations that it assigns candidates to exam centers outside their chosen towns. The board’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, stated that candidates are assigned to centers within their selected towns and challenged anyone with proof to the contrary to come forward. Benjamin added that, to ensure transparency […]
FG Warns Against Threats of Cyber-slavery In West Africa
The Federal Government has raised an alarm about the growing threat of cyber-slavery in West Africa, targeting Nigerian youths. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, who disclosed this in a statement yesterday expressed concern over the alarming rise in cases of cyber-slavery across parts of West Africa, which he said “primarily targets Nigerian citizens, […]