Mr Mele Kyari, Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has hailed the decision of labour leaders to suspend their planned protest scheduled to have commenced Monday. Kyari, in a tweet on his official Twitter handle on Monday praised the leadership of the unions for choosing the pursuit of common good. He said : …

Nigerian fast rising musician, Uchenna Anyanwu, professional known as Uto Entertainer, has said that his music unlike others has been inspiring thousands of people particularly his fans and ensure a better society for all. Uto Entertainer said that his surgeons into the music industry was not basically for monetary rather to put smile on someone’s face …

By Ibrahim HassanWuyo The Kaduna State Government has no outstanding issues with its civil servants and therefore the workers have no reason to participate in the planned strike action, the Head of Service, Mrs Bariatu Mohammed has argued. In statement circular she issued on Sunday evening, the Head of Service said that a meeting was convened …

West Africa map Hopes raised by West African leaders of finally launching this year their “Eco” common currency, in the pipeline for three decades, have faded as the coronavirus crisis and squabbling over severing the remaining monetary ties to former colonial ruler France snarl progress. Chiefs of the 15-nation Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) …

By Jimoh Babatunde A High-Level Panel on International Financial Accountability, Transparency and Integrity for Achieving the 2030 Agenda (FACTI Panel), said Governments must do more to tackle tax abuse and corruption in global finance. The panel established by the 74th President of the UN General Assembly and the 75th President of the UN Economic and Social …

…As PPECF Plans nationwide enlightenment By Ibrahim HassanWuyo The Police Public Enlightenment Campaign Forum, PPECF, led by its Chief Sheriff and National Coordinator, Sup Abdullahi A.U Ladan (SPY)has indicated willingness to embark on a National Enlightenment Programme on Community Policing, insisting that the Police is always a friend and not an enemy. Speaking in an interview, …

LCCI expresses worry over neglect of solid mineral sector The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), has said that a reversal of the current reforms on subsidy of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) would exacerbate the challenges of the already faltering Nigerian economy. Dr Muda Yusuf, Director-General LCCI made the assertion in a statement to newsmen on Sunday …

•Soldiers …Again, Boko Haram terrorists attack  Zulum’s convoy …IGP condemns attack on Zulum’s convoy, killing of 10 Policemen, 8 others …13 Boko Haram members, family surrender —Military By Kingsley Omonobi & Ndahi Marama LESS  than three days after members of Boko Haram terrorist group attacked the convoy of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum along Cross Kauwa-Baga road …

By Ola Ajayi Members of the Nigerian Baptist Convention Youth Conference, Sunday, in Ibadan, Oyo State, staged a protest against continued killings of their fellow Christians in the North. The Christians, numbering hundreds, who displayed several placards with inscriptions, condemned the rising cases of insecurity, violence and other vices in the North and insisted that urgent …

…Gbaja begs NLC to suspend strike, says estimated electricity billing, biggest crime …Organised labour insists on strike …Says school, banks, flights, others will be shut down until… …Why we can’t go back on price hike—FG …NECA begs FG to revert to old prices to save economy …LCCI warns against strike By Udeme Akpan, Victor Ahiuma-Young, Johnbosco …

By Peter Egwuatu Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc, Nigeria’s capital market infrastructure, is ramping up its cyber-security advocacy as it sensitizes financial market participants on rising rate of cybercrime. In a webinar organized by CSCS, financial market stakeholders, including bankers and capital market operators dialogued on innovative measures for preventing cybercrimes, dire need for increased …

A public Finance expert, Dr Greg Ugochukwu Ezeilo has suggested survival strategies that organisations can use to revitalize their operations and bounce back to profitability quickly in the post-COVID-19 era. He gave the suggestion at a webinar organised by Team Bronze, a Think-Tank Group from Igbo-Ukwu, a historical town in Anambra State, on Sunday. Team …

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari requesting him to “instruct Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation to take immediate steps to expeditiously, diligently, effectively and fairly prosecute high-profile corruption cases, and to publish details of the whereabouts of allegedly missing …

The Association of Ojota Community Development Areas (CDAs) on Sunday staged a peaceful protest against estimated bills and disconnections by the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the protesters, including members of Ojota-West CDAs, Otatunji/Abebi CDAs and Abule-Soko CDAs, were led by the joint CDAs Chairman, Mr Adenekan …

The Federal Government on Sunday in Abuja applauded the roles played by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), toward the spiritual and physical development of the country. Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo gave the commendation at an Inter-denominational Thanksgiving Service to mark Nigeria’s 60 years of Independence. Represented by Mr Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the …

The Lebanese community in Nigeria has sponsored the repatriation of 43 Nigerian women stranded in their country, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The women landed at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at 2 pm on Sunday, aboard Middle East Airlines aircraft with registration number OD-MEA/sub. Mr Philip Wehbe, Public Relations Officer of the …

The Federal Government on Sunday in Abuja applauded the roles played by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), toward the spiritual and physical development of the country. Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo gave the commendation at an Inter-denominational Thanksgiving Service to mark Nigeria’s 60 years of Independence. Also read: Northeast humanitarian crisis: How Osinbanjo, NSA, …

There are indications that the Federal Government and Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, might reach an agreement to avert the looming nationwide strike over the hike in pump price of fuel and electricity tariff. The Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo(SAN) tweeted that there was hope the industrial crisis might be avoided. He stated …

Swiss voters have rejected a right-wing proposal to end the free movement of workers between Switzerland and EU countries. The proposal was made by the right-wing People’s Party (SVP), which had argued that the current liberal arrangement has attracted 75,000 EU citizens per year on average, leading to overpopulation, rising housing costs and a burdened …

There are indications that the Federal Government and Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, might reach an agreement to avert the looming nationwide strike over the hike in pump price of fuel and electricity tariff. The Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo(SAN) tweeted that there was hope the industrial crisis might be avoided. He stated …