The Federal Government is preparing to release the audit report from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) probe. This announcement comes from the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. President Bola Tinubu appointed Jim Obazee, ex-CEO of Nigeria’s Financial Reporting Council, as the CBN’s Special Investigator on July 28, 2023. The President’s …
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The Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology in Ikere, Ekiti State, has dismissed circulating reports suggesting an imminent industrial crisis due to the proscription of staff unions. Contrary to these reports, the university’s management clarified that all staff unions were proscribed last year following an assault on the Vice-Chancellor and the Bursar by …
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The Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) offers provisions for Nigerian workers to tap into a portion of their pension savings under specific conditions. While this provides financial relief, it also impacts the monthly pension stipends upon retirement. The CPS, designed to ensure regular monthly stipends for retirees, mandates employers and employees to contribute to their Retirement …
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A Canada-based promoter, Prince George, made a heart-wrenching revelation. Singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad, passed away the day his Canadian visa was approved. This was announced during a candlelight event in Toronto. George had a surprise planned for Bella Shmurda’s show in Canada. He wanted to bring Mohbad on stage. But on reaching out …
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Yusuf Gagdi, representing the Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has labelled the recent verdict by the Plateau State Governorship Election Tribunal as a fleeting obstacle in the grand scheme of politics. Serving as the Chairman of the House Committee on Navy, Gagdi expressed that this decision is merely a segment of the …
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The Jigawa State Ministry of Health has reported a diphtheria outbreak. The state has seen 91 suspected cases, resulting in 10 deaths. Dr Salisu Mu’azu, the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, shared this information during a press briefing in Dutse. He revealed that two cases were confirmed in Kazaure and Jahun Local Government Areas. More samples have …
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The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) intends to halt economic activities in Lagos State. This move is in protest against the state government’s ban on the operations of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), an affiliate union of the TUC. The TUC has directed its members to organise a one-day protest on …
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has verified the release of four top officials from the Nigeria Union Road Transport Workers (NURTW) by the Nigeria Police Force. NLC President, Mr. Joe Ajaero, confirmed the release during a phone interview. The officials detained for over a month include National President Tajudeen Baruwa, General Secretary Anthony Chukudi, National …
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In a distressing incident, more than 24 students from the Federal University of Gusau were abducted early Friday morning. This occurred when bandits stormed the Sabon-Gida community in the Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. A student, who wished to remain anonymous, informed Channels Television that a majority of the abducted individuals were female …
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The UK’s Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has raised concerns over potential widespread fraud at Yunnik Technologies Test Centre in Ibadan, Nigeria. This alert follows the NMC’s earlier warning in May, indicating that registering 512 Nigerian nurses and midwives who passed at this centre might be fraudulent or incorrect. As a result, the NMC has …
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