Category: Development
Nigerian Legislators Advocate for New Aircraft for Tinubu and Shettima
Abuja, Nigeria — June 13, 2024 — The House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence has urged the federal government to promptly acquire new aircraft for President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. This recommendation follows a detailed report from the committee’s technical subcommittee, which assessed the condition and safety of the…
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…
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…
NLC President Ajaero Clarifies Position on Minimum Wage Dispute, Rules Out Immediate Strike
June 10, 2024 — The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced that there will be no strike action scheduled for Tuesday in the ongoing pursuit of a revised national minimum wage. This announcement was made by NLC President Joe Ajaero during the International Labour Conference currently taking place in Geneva, Switzerland. “We cannot declare a…
Labour Dismisses ₦62,000 and ₦100,000 Minimum Wages as Insufficient, Hints at Possible Strike Resumption
June 10, 2024 — The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have firmly rejected the proposed minimum wages of ₦62,000 and ₦100,000, deeming them inadequate. They have warned that a nationwide strike, temporarily halted last week, may resume if their demand for a ₦250,000 minimum wage is not met by the…
Nigerian Petroleum Marketers Register with Dangote Refinery Ahead of June Petrol Launch
Lagos, June 10, 2024 — As Nigerians eagerly anticipate the availability of petrol from the Dangote Petrochemical Refinery this month, petroleum marketers have begun the registration process with the company in preparation for loading the product. The marketers are signing up as independent business proprietors to request direct fuel supply from the oil refinery, signaling…
Hon. Waliu Ifedolapo Owode Facilitates Agricultural Aid for 11 Beneficiaries in Ijebu East
Ijebu-Ode, June 7, 2024 — Hon. Waliu Ifedolapo Owode, the 10th Assembly member of Ogun State representing the Ijebu East State Constituency, has facilitated a significant agricultural aid program benefiting 11 individuals through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and the Federal Department of Agricultural Extension Services. The program, held at the Ijebu-Ode…
Nigeria Plans Indigenous Satellite Launch with Domestic Ground Stations and Data Centers
Abuja, June 6, 2024 — In a groundbreaking announcement, Chief Uche Nnaji, Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, revealed plans for the nation to develop and launch its own satellites. These satellites will be entirely produced by Nigerian scientists and engineers, complemented by ground stations and data collection centers located within the country. Chief…
BREAKING: Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation to Launch Nigeria’s First Scientific Audience Measurement System
Abuja, June 3, 2024 — In a significant advancement for Nigeria’s media industry, the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, led by Mohammed Idris, is set to launch the country’s first scientifically-based Audience Measurement System this afternoon. Developed in collaboration with the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC),…