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Abuja— The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has filed a motion with the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, to discontinue its ongoing legal action against subsidiaries of Mobil Nigeria and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). This move aims to facilitate a settlement regarding the divestment of 100% interest in […]

Abuja — The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has expressed significant concerns regarding the proposed N62,000 minimum wage, highlighting the potential strain it could place on local government finances. The Federal Government, through the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, recently cautioned against the organised labour’s push for a higher national […]

Abuja — The Federal Government has initiated an extensive audit of inmates across the 256 Custodial Centres in Nigeria. This initiative, led by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, aims to decongest overcrowded facilities. A statement released on Friday by the Minister’s Media Assistant, Alao Babatunde, highlighted that the audit is part of a broader […]

Abuja, Nigeria — The Office of the Head of Service has suspended Ambassador Ibrahim Lamuwa, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, pending an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment. Head of Service, Folashade Yemi-Esan, announced the suspension, which follows a formal complaint from the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar. The allegations were […]

Abuja, The Federal Government has urged organized labour to consider the broader economic implications of their demand for a significantly higher national minimum wage, cautioning that the N250,000 minimum wage sought by the unions could have detrimental effects on the economy. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, issued this caution on Wednesday, […]

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has refuted reports alleging that it inflated the subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, by N3.3 trillion during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. In a statement released on Monday by its spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, the NNPC emphasized that its subsidy claims are transparent and […]

The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Justice John Tsoho, has disclosed the 2024 Annual Vacation and the roster for Vacation Judges across the country’s trial courts. The announcement was made via a statement released on Tuesday in Abuja by the Assistant Director of Information and ICT, Catherine Christopher. The statement outlined […]

Organised Labour remains steadfast in its demand for a new minimum wage of N250,000, categorically rejecting the N62,000 offer recommended by the tripartite committee set up by President Bola Tinubu. This stance was made clear by Chris Onyeka, the Assistant General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), who labeled the proposed ₦62,000 and an […]

The Federal Government of Nigeria has stood firm on its recommendation of a N62,000 monthly minimum wage, asserting that the proposal was carefully crafted taking into account national interests and prevailing economic indicators. In separate interviews with THISDAY in Abuja, Senator Atiku Bagudu, Minister of National Budget and Economic Planning, and Alhaji Bukar Aji, Chairman […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has refuted allegations of brutality during a recent sting operation in Akure, Ondo State. In a statement released on Sunday, EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale dismissed video evidence purportedly showing brutality by its operatives as “stage-managed” and “false”. While confirming the arrest of 127 suspected internet fraudsters in a […]