President Tinubu Announces Draft Legislation for Unified Minimum Wage in Nationwide Broadcast
Abuja, Nigeria — June 10, 2024 — In a nationwide broadcast commemorating the 25th anniversary of Nigeria’s democracy, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced that his administration is finalizing a draft legislation for a unified minimum wage. The bill will be presented to the National Assembly for approval in the near future. During his address, President…
TROOPS CLEAR BANDITS FORESTS, RECOVER VALUABLE ITEMS IN TARABA STATE
In a strategic move to combat the menace of kidnapping and criminal activities in Taraba State, troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) executed a decisive clearance operation on Tuesday, 11 June 2024. The operation resulted in the successful destruction of multiple kidnappers’ camps and recovery of valuable items in Chinkai…
BREAKING: Lagos State Orders Additional 100 Refuse Compactor Trucks from Dangote’s Truck Assembly Plant
Lagos, Nigeria — June 10, 2024 — Lagos State has announced the purchase of an additional 100 refuse compactor trucks from Dangote’s Truck Assembly Plant. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the announcement during the commissioning of the Completely Knocked Down (CKD) Plant in Lagos State. This new acquisition follows the earlier procurement of 102 compactor trucks…
Dangote Refinery Delays Petrol Production Start to Mid-July
Lagos, Nigeria — June 10, 2024 — The commencement of petrol production at the $20 billion Dangote Refinery in Lagos has been postponed from June to mid-July, according to Aliko Dangote, the President and CEO of Dangote Group. During a meeting with journalists on Monday, Dangote confirmed the shift in the production timeline, attributing it…
EFCC Launches Investigation into Former Governor El-Rufai Over Alleged N423 Billion Fraud
Abuja, Nigeria — June 10, 2024 — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has initiated an extensive investigation into former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and several key figures in his administration over allegations of mismanaging N423 billion. This probe follows a petition submitted by a non-governmental organization (NGO) and corroborated by a report…
FAAC Distributes N1.143 Trillion Among Federal, State, and Local Governments in May 2024
— In a recent financial update, a total of N1.143 trillion from the Federation Accounts Revenue has been allocated to the Federal Government, States, and Local Government Councils for the month of May 2024. This was disclosed in a press release by Bawa Mokwa, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Office of the…
Nigerian Petrol Smuggled into West African Markets Now Selling for N1,700 per Litre
— The Federal Government has raised alarms over the resurgence of petrol smuggling activities, attributing the uptick to the substantial price disparity between Nigeria and its neighboring countries. Currently, smuggled Nigerian petrol is being sold for as much as N1,700 per litre in West African markets. During a press briefing in Yola, the Comptroller-General of…
24 Senators in 10th National Assembly Yet to Introduce Any Bills in One Year
Abuja, Nigeria — June 10, 2024 — As the 10th National Assembly approaches its one-year anniversary since inauguration, it has been revealed that 24 out of the 109 senators have not introduced any bills during this period. The Senate, inaugurated on June 13, 2023, has seen the remaining 85 senators sponsor at least one bill…
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu Elected as New Chairman of South West Governors’ Forum
Lagos, Nigeria — June 10, 2024 — The South West Governors’ Forum concluded its meeting today at Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu elected as the new Chairman. The meeting, which focused on key issues affecting the region, resulted in several important resolutions aimed at fostering development and prosperity. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in his…
Nigerian Imports Surge to ₦12 Trillion in Q1 2024, Fuel and Food Items Lead
June 10, 2024 — Nigeria’s total imports in the first quarter of 2024 have skyrocketed to ₦12.64 trillion, marking a significant 39.65% increase from ₦9.05 trillion in the last quarter of 2023, and a staggering 95.53% rise from ₦6.47 trillion in the first quarter of 2023. This surge highlights a sharp escalation in the nation’s…