Some protesters have already arrived at Unity Fountain, but security has kept some of them out. After the protesters made their demands, the gate was opened, and they used their trucks to block the entrance. They are asking for payment of their four months’ unpaid salaries and a new agreement with the Federal Government from…
The minister said that President Bola Tinubu and leaders from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) met on Thursday in Abuja and agreed on a new minimum wage. Idris, the minister, announced that the minimum wage will go from ₦62,000 to ₦70,000. This new amount will be submitted to the…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that it will sell $20,000 to each Bureau De Change (BDC) at a rate of N1,450 per dollar. This rate is based on the lowest trading rate from the previous day. Aliyu Mahdi, the Acting Director of Trade and Exchange at the CBN, explained that the bank…
In a landmark event at a New York auction, the largest stegosaurus skeleton ever discovered has fetched a staggering $44.6 million, setting a new record in the field of paleontology. Dubbed “Apex,” this 150-million-year-old skeleton stands 11 feet tall and spans 27 feet in length, captivating bidders worldwide. Sotheby’s, the auction house overseeing the sale,…
In a statement on Wednesday, Dangote Industries Limited highlighted challenges in securing crude oil for its refinery, alleging that International Oil Companies (IOCs) insist on selling through their foreign agents. This practice, the company argues, inflates local crude prices because trading arms offer cargoes at a $2 to $4 per barrel premium above the official…
At the 2024 Policy meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Abuja on Thursday, Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, issued a directive that only eligible students, those who are 18 years old, be admitted into tertiary institutions starting this year. This announcement received mixed reactions from vice-chancellors, rectors, and registrars present at…
Former President Donald Trump has announced Ohio Senator JD Vance as his Republican running mate for the upcoming United States presidential election, ending weeks of speculation over his choice. On the Democratic ticket, Vice President Kamala Harris, who ran alongside Joe Biden in 2020, remains a key figure. Harris made history as the first Black…
Russia has issued a warning in response to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s plans for a new defence union, describing the European Union as increasingly militarized and confrontational. Von der Leyen, who secured a second term in office following a European Parliament vote, outlined her vision to establish a European Defence Union within…
In Kenya, scenes of tear gas explosions, masked protesters waving the national flag, and unified chants have persisted for over a month as thousands rally against proposed tax hikes and broader government grievances. Recently, Kenyan President William Ruto, a prominent U.S. ally, launched a fiery accusation, claiming that anti-government demonstrators were funded by the American…
