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The Nigerian presidency has officially dismissed circulating rumors about a proposed N105,000 minimum wage. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, clarified that the news is false, contradicting reports…
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Reality star Mercy Eke has voiced her distress over the closure of Heritage Bank, revealing she has over N100 million in her account. The recent revocation of Heritage Bank's operating license by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has…
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The Nigerian government has unveiled a plan to bring down inflation in the country through tariff and import duty suspension for food, raw materials for production, pharmaceuticals, inputs for agriculture production and other fiscal…
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Gombe State Government will begin data capture of all Tsangaya Schools and Almajirai across the state. This is part of the government’s effort to reform the Almajirai system of education and ascertain their number and states of…
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$413,000 Bribery: Ganduje to Receive Charges via Newspapers Former Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, Faces Bribery Charges A significant development unfolded on Wednesday as a Kano State High Court ordered the substituted…
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Remembering Teni Oluwo, Nigerian Fashion Icon who Died at 34.  Nigerian fashion influencer and stylist Teni Oluwo, known as Style Territory, passed away at the age of 34. Her sister, Adetoke Oluwo, confirmed the tragic news on Instagram,…
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Ben Etanabene, a member of the House of Representatives representing Okpe, Sapele, Uvwie Federal constituency, has advocated for a minimum wage of at least ₦150,000. Etanabene made this statement on Wednesday during an appearance on Arise…
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A Federal High Court in Lagos has granted an order for the interim forfeiture of properties valued at N11.14 billion, linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele. The ruling was made on Wednesday by…
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Atiku Abubakar Condemns Tinubu Administration for Secretly Reinstating Fuel Subsidies. Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the…
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Federal High Court in Lagos Rules in Favour of Cubana Chief Priest. A Federal High Court in Lagos has ruled in favour of celebrity bartender, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, by granting a motion filed by the…
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Minister Nyesom Wike Creates a Stir at Arterial Road N20 Commissioning Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), caused a bit of a stir earlier today during the commissioning of the Arterial Road N20 Expressway in…
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The Trade Union Congress, TUC, has vowed to reject little addition to the N60,000 new minimum wage offered by the Nigerian government. TUC President Festus Osifo disclosed this on Tuesday while featuring on Channels Television’s…
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Payday and Changera's Alleged Scheme to Scam Nigerians Millions of Naira The rise of fintech platforms in Nigeria, such as Chipper Cash, Grey, and Geegpay.africa, has significantly impacted how individuals handle currency…
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Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate today Black Market and Official Window.  The exchange rate for the dollar to naira at the Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt parallel markets (black market) closed yesterday at an average of ₦1,490 per dollar,…
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An unconfirmed number of individuals have been reported trapped following the collapse of a mining pit in Galadima Kogo, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. The incident occurred on Monday after a heavy downpour. Abdullahi Arah,…
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Abuja Residents on High Alert as Police Intensify Security Over Alleged Bandit Threat. Abuja, Nigeria – Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are gripped with fear following reports of an imminent bandit invasion. In response,…
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An Islamic scholar in Kano State, Mallam Isa Ibrahim has claimed that the duo of Governor Abba Yusuf and former governor Rabiu Kwankwaso are not interested in the governance of the state but politics. The cleric alleged that Governor…
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How to Check Nigeria Police Recruitment 2024 Shortlisted Names If you applied for the 2022/2023 Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Constable Recruitment, you might be eager to know if you have been shortlisted. The Police Service Commission…
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Police Recruitment 2024: PSC Announces Successful Candidates List for 2022 NPF Constable Recruitment.  Those who apply for the Nigerian Police Recruitment 2022/2023 can now check if they have been shortlisted.  The Police Service…
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In a surprise move, the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have temporarily suspended their ongoing strike action, putting the fight for a new minimum wage on hold for one week. The decision was…
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