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Dec

02

2023

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New Minimum Wage Regime To Start April 1st, 2024 – Presidency

Abuja, Economy, News Flash, Presidency

💥BREAKING UPDATE ON THE NEW MINIMUM WAGE : ●A New Minimum Wage Regime Would Come Into Effect On April 1st 2024 As The Current N30k Minimum Wage Regime Ends. ●The Federal Government And Labour Unions Have The Next 4 Months (December, January , February And March) To Deliberate On A New Minimum Wage. ●The New Minimum Wage Would Be An Increased Amount That's Left For Fed Govt And Labour Unions To Decide. ●The Nigerian Senate Are Ready To Support A New Minimum Wage Bill. SPECIAL ADVERT PROMO FOR 2023 IGBA-OTOMU, IGBA-UCHE, IGBA-EKPE, IZU-UCHE, IGBOTONMA AND IZA-AFA This is a special…

Dec

02

2023

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Wike Seeks Approval From National Assembly To Spend N61.6bn

Abuja, National Assembly, News Flash

Wike Seeks NASS Approval To Spend N61.6bn The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday sought approval of the National Assembly to spend N61.6 billion 2023 supplementary budget. Wile made the appeal when he appeared before the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on FCT at the National Assembly complex in Abuja. He said that the supplementary budget was to accommodate additional inflows comprising receipts from Paris Club Refund, Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Tax Liabilities, and Special Intervention Funds. Other sources are Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and the Infrastructure Support Fund, leading to a…

Dec

01

2023

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Officials Of FCTA Uncovers Illegal Oil Refining Warehouse In Mabushi, Abuja

Abuja, Crime, News Flash

FCTA Uncovers Illegal Oil Refining Warehouse In Abuja The officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have uncovered an illegal oil refining warehouse in Mabushi, Abuja. The Director, Department of Development Control, Mukhtar Galadima, told journalists on Thursday that the illegal refining site was uncovered during the continuation of the city cleaning exercise. Galadima disclosed that about three to four plots of land designated for commercial purposes have been converted to an area where oil and diesel are being adulterated and circulated to other parts of the city. He said that the city sanitation task force will look into…

Nov

30

2023

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House Of Representatives Vow To Scrutinize 2024 Budget

Abuja, National Assembly, News Flash

House of Representatives vows to scrutinise 2024 budgetHouse of RepsThe House of Representatives has pledged a meticulous examination of the 2024 Appropriation Bill, as presented to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu. They expressed their commitment to scrutinizing the document similar to their previous scrutiny that revealed the inclusion of a N5 billion provision for a presidential yacht in the 2023 supplementary budget. Philip Agbese, the Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, made this disclosure in response to President Tinubu’s appearance before a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday for the presentation of the 2024 budget.…

Nov

30

2023

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2024 Budget: I Promise You Recovery Is Here – President Tinubu Assures Nigerians

Abuja, Economy, News Flash

2024 Budget: I Promise You Recovery Is Here – Tinubu Assures Nigerians President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the nation’s recovery from economic challenges has come, saying the 2024 budget will set Nigeria on a transformative path towards economic growth and development. President Tinubu gave this assurance while the 2024 appropriation bill was before a joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja on Wednesday. He said, “I have no doubt that this will be in the interest of Nigerians. As a government, we are committed to improving the lives of our people and delivering on our promises to…

Nov

30

2023

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JAMB Announces Dates For 2024 UTME Examination

CBN/Commercial Banking, Abuja, Education, News Flash

JAMB Announces Dates For 2024 UTME Examination The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially unveiled the dates for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a statement by JAMB’s spokesman, Fabian Benjamin, the sales of UTME application forms are scheduled to commence on January 15 and conclude on February 26. According to the statement, the main UTME is set to take place from April 19 to April 29, 2024. JAMB also earmarked March 7, 2024, for the MOCK-UTME, providing candidates with a preparatory platform ahead of the main examination. The statement read: “Based on the series of…

Nov

30

2023

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Key Quotes From President Tinubu’s Speech On (Proposed) 2024 Budget Of Renewed Hope

Abuja, National Assembly, News Flash

💥BOOM Key Quotes From President Tinubu's speech On (Proposed) 2024 Budget Of Renewed Hope ●1. "The 2024 Appropriation bill has been themed the Budget of Renewed Hope." ●2. "The proposed Budget seeks to achieve job-rich economic growth, macro-economic stability, a better investment environment, enhanced human capital development, as well as poverty reduction and greater access to social security." ●3. "Defence and internal security are accorded top priority. The internal security architecture will be overhauled to enhance law enforcement capabilities and safeguard lives, property, and investments across the country." ●4. "Human capital is the most critical resource for national development. Accordingly,…

Nov

28

2023

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Public Book Presentation: Titled “2023 Elections In Nigeria: Actors, Intrigues, And Winners” On Thursday November 30, 2023.

Abuja, Education, News Flash, Politics

Yagabi Sani, PLO Lumumba as Guest at the Public Presentation of the Book “2023 Elections in Nigeria: Actors, Intrigues, and winners” on Thursday November 30, 2023 2023 Elections in Nigeria: Actors, Intrigues, and winners, an enthralling book by the eminent Nigerians Dr(s) Theophilus Boufini, Edward Agbai, Edward Aigbedion, and Waribugo Sylva, will be presented to the public on Thursday, 30 November at the Aso Hall of the International Conference Centre, Garki Abuja at 4pm. According to a statement by the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) signed by Dr Edward Perekebina Agbai:“We are delighted to announce a distinguished lineup of guests for this grand…

Nov

25

2023

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President Tinubu Appoints Eight New Permanent Secretaries

Abuja, News Flash, Presidency

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS EIGHT NEW PERMANENT SECRETARIES President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of eight new Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service following the recently concluded selection process by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation: (1) Ndakayo-Aishetu Gogo (2) Adeoye Adeleye Ayodeji (3) Rimi Nura Abba (4) Bako Deborah Odoh (5) Omachi Raymond Omenka (6) Ahmed Dunoma Umar (7) Watti Tinuke (8) Ella Nicholas Agbo President Tinubu anticipates that the new Permanent Secretaries, having emerged at the top of qualified candidates after a diligent assessment process, will deploy…

Nov

24

2023

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President Tinubu’s Minister, Simon Lalong Set To Resign

Abuja, News Flash, Politics

President Tinubu’s Minister, Simon Lalong Set To Resign The Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong is set to resign. The Minister has collected his Certificate of Return from Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The Court of Appeal had earlier sacked Peoples Democratic Party’s Bali Napoleon and declared Lalong as the Senator for Plateau South Senatorial Zone. Details shortly… SPECIAL ADVERT PROMO FOR 2023 IGBA-OTOMU, IGBA-UCHE, IGBA-EKPE, IZU-UCHE, IGBOTONMA AND IZA-AFA This is a special promo designed for our brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers etc who are involved in the above events and others not mentioned during this Xmas period to…