Friday, February 21, 2025

Governance

Minister of Women Affairs Meets with Displaced Family, Requests Details on Their Eviction

In a surprising move that captured the nation's attention, the Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, paid an unexpected visit to Mrs. Zemilasi Tafida and her children on Thursday. The family had recently been evicted from their home, an...

Momodu Urges Tinubu to Sanction Wike Before He Causes Chaos in Nigeria

Dele Momodu, who ran for president under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2023, has recently urged President Bola Tinubu to implement stricter discipline within his administration. In an open letter to the President, dated Thursday, Momodu expressed his...

Tinubu Approves New Minimum Wage of N70,000

President Bola Tinubu has approved a new minimum wage of N70,000 for Nigerian workers and pledged to review the national minimum wage law every three years. This significant announcement came after the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)...

Affordable Housing: Addressing Abuja’s Growing Housing Deficit in the Face of Thousands of Unoccupied Houses

In recent years, Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, has faced an unprecedented challenge in the housing sector: a burgeoning housing deficit amid a landscape dotted with thousands of unoccupied houses. This paradox of high housing demand juxtaposed with surplus properties...

FG Commences Disbursement of N32bn Loan to Students

The Student Loan Scheme officially started on Wednesday after the federal government approved it. With a funding of N32 billion, this scheme will provide loans to students who meet the criteria and successfully apply for it. The Nigeria Education Loan...

Brain Drain vs. Brain Gain: The Impact of Nigerian Professionals Abroad

In recent decades, Nigeria has faced a significant challenge with the emigration of its skilled professionals, commonly referred to as "brain drain." This phenomenon involves the departure of educated and talented individuals from Nigeria to other countries in search...

NASS Passes Bill to Increase 2024 Budget by N6.2 Trillion in Second Reading

Both chambers of the National Assembly have approved the second reading of bills for amending the 2024 Appropriation Act and the 2023 Finance Act. This legislative move represents a significant step in adjusting the country's financial and budgetary policies...

Nigeria’s Diaspora: Leveraging Contributions for National Development

Nigeria, with its rich cultural heritage and vibrant economy, has long been a source of talent and resources for the global community. As one of Africa's most populous and influential nations, the Nigerian diaspora plays a crucial role in...

Nigerian Lawmakers Call for Investigation into Controversial EU Deal

The Nigerian parliament on Tuesday called for an investigation into the Samoa Agreement, a pact federal authorities signed with the European Union. This decision followed a media report alleging that some clauses of the agreement could promote same-sex relationships. In...

Kaduna Assembly Demands Answers from El-Rufai’s Government on Alleged N423bn Debt

The Kaduna State House of Assembly on Wednesday emphasized that the administration of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai must answer to allegations of misappropriating N432 billion from the state government. El-Rufai is accused of diverting public funds amounting to N423...
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Wahala for Who No Get Boo: Navigating Valentine’s Day in Nigeria

Valentine’s Day: a day of roses, chocolates, and romantic dinners—or so it seems if you're coupled up. But what...
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