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Ajaero says FG's 35% pay rise mischievous, seeks N615,000 living wage
The President of Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, has criticised the Federal Government’s pay raise announcement, describing it as mischievous moves. On Tuesday, the Federal Government appro...
1st May 2024
FG set to amend national tax policy - Oyedele
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, has disclosed amendment plans to the National Tax Policy. Oyedele announced this on Tuesday in a post on ...
30th April 2024
Clean energy boosts global GDP by $320bn - IEA
The International Energy Agency has disclosed that clean energy has added $320bn to the world economy, accounting for 10 per cent of global GDP growth on Tuesday. IEA is at the heart of global dialogu...
30th April 2024
Electricity tariff increase: You failed Nigerians, Falana slams Adelabu
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has passed a vote of ‘no confidence’ in the Federal Government, saying that the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has failed Nigerians. Falana was react...
30th April 2024
Uzodimma sets to pay retirees gratuities
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, is set to kick-start the disbursement of gratuities to retired workers across the state starting this week. The governor disclosed this in a statement signed by his ...
28th April 2024
Chess master, Tunde Onakoya's parents get house gift
Chessmaster, Tunde Onakoya, finds himself engulfed in emotions as an unnamed good Samaritan graciously gifted a house to his parents. The development is coming on the heels of Tunde’s breaking...
26th April 2024
Cause of scarcity in fuel supply resolved - NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited said it has addressed concerns that surround the current scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit commonly known as petrol. NNPCL said the scarcity in certain r...
25th April 2024
Edo gov to punish property owners for unpaid land use charges
The Edo State Government has urged property owners to settle their land use charges to prevent enforcement actions outlined in the state Land Use Charge Law 2023. She added that the enforcement action...
25th April 2024
Moniepoint MFB MD advocates physical engagement for financial inclusion
The Managing Director of Moniepoint MFB, Babatunde Olofin, has emphasised the significance of microfinance banks in propelling financial inclusion in Nigeria. Olofin made this declaration during the o...
25th April 2024
Renowned journalist, Ray Ekpu loses wife
Renowned journalist and columnist, Ray Ekpu, has announced the news of the death of his wife, Uyai Ekpu. The grieving Ray Ekpu disclosed to PUNCH Online in a statement he signed on Wednesday. Mrs. Ekp...
24th April 2024
Mohbad's father has no right to demand DNA test - Legal mind
Property and family lawyer, Onifade Olamide, has argued that Joseph Aloba, the father of the late music crooner, Ilerioluwa Aloba, famously known as Mohbad, lacks the legal standing to request a DNA t...
24th April 2024
Global electric car sales to hit 17m by year-end - Report
The world’s electric car fleet continues to grow strongly, with 2024 sales set to reach 17 million. The global EV outlook published by the International Energy Agency on Tuesday indicated that super...
23rd April 2024
Businessman drags Moniepoint MFB to CBN, EFCC over N700m account restriction
A businessman, known as AIS_Savita on an X post on Tuesday, lodged a complaint against Moniepoint Microfinance Bank, alleging the restriction of his account holding a credit balance of N700m. He calle...
23rd April 2024
BREAKING: First Bank appoints Alebiosu acting MD
First Bank of Nigeria Limited has appointed Olusegun Alebiosu as its acting Managing Director with effect from April 2024. The bank stated this in a statement signed and made available to PUNCH Online...
22nd April 2024
Gas infrastructure devt key to energy sector growth - NIPCO MD
The Managing Director, NIPCO Gas Limited, Nagendra Verma, has said that infrastructural development is key to developing the energy sector in Nigeria. He stated this on Sunday after the conferment of ...
22nd April 2024
Adeduntan steps down as First Bank CEO after nine-year tenure
The Managing Director of First Bank Nigeria Limited, Dr Adesola Adeduntan, has tendered his resignation. Adeduntan’s departure marks the end of his nine-year tenure, during which he supervised t...
20th April 2024
JUST IN: Ecobank settles $500m Eurobond after five-year tenure
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated has repaid its $500 million five-year Eurobond, which was due today, April 18th. The bank stated this in a corporate filing with the Nigerian Exchange Limited, as ob...
18th April 2024
Transcorp Hotels to sell 100% stake in Calabar subsidiary
Transcorp Hotels Plc has finalised its decision to divest its entire equity holdings in its subsidiary, Transcorp Hotels Calabar. This was part of its strategic resolutions at the ninth Annual General...
18th April 2024
31 states, 148 LGAs risk severe floods, FG warns
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has cautioned that 148 local government areas across 31 states are among the highly probable flood-risk areas for 2024. Utsev issued...
16th April 2024
NDLEA destroys 304,436kg, 40,042 litres of seized drugs in Lagos
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, on Tuesday, destroyed 304,436 kg and 40,042 litres of illicit substances seized from parts of Lagos and Ogun states. The Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, ...
16th April 2024
NNPCL, NIPCO partnership will expand CNG network – NIPCO MD
NIPCO Gas Limited has partnered with the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited to expand the AutoCNG infrastructure nationwide by providing an alternative fuel option for motorists. The Managing ...
15th April 2024
Prioritise locally-made vehicles, ANAMMCO urges govt., corporate firms
The Anambra Motor Manufacturing Company has urged governments at all levels and corporate organisations to prioritise patronage of locally-made vehicles to create employment and boost the country’s ...
11th April 2024
Junior Pope: Nollywood stars mourn late colleague
Some Nollywood stars have continued to mourn Nollywood actor, John Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope. The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that the late actor died with three of his colleagu...
11th April 2024
Salary arrears: SSANU, NASU members will get half pay — FG
Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union employed by the Federal Government will receive half of their overdue salaries, pending President Bola...
11th April 2024
Natural gas key to economic, industrial development - Kyari
The Group Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mr. Mele Kyari, has reiterated the role of natural gas in fueling economic growth and industrial development in Nigeria....
10th April 2024
No controversy on Olubadan stool - Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has clarified that there are no conflicts surrounding the Olubadan stool. He cautioned individuals who thrive on sowing discord to desist for the betterment of the s...
10th April 2024
Kano gov congratulates Dangote at 67
The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has rejoiced with the President, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on his 67th birthday. Yusuf described Dangote as an illustrious son of Kano, whose philan...
10th April 2024
Czech lawmakers approve tougher sanctions for rape
The Czech parliament on Wednesday voted to toughen legislation on rape, with stricter definitions that classify all sexual abuse of children under 12 as rape or assault. The amendment, which has to be...
10th April 2024
My dreams of lifelong marriage have taken different direction - Mabel Makun
The wife of popular Nigerian comedian AY, Mabel Makun, has said that her silence on the recent breakup with her husband should not be misunderstood, stating that she has faith in a brighter future. Sh...
10th April 2024
Jacob Zuma wins court battle to contest in South Africa's election
A former President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, has been cleared to participate in the general election scheduled for May, following an electoral court’s decision to overturn the ban on his cand...
9th April 2024
Eid-el-Fitr: Cleric urges Muslims to be generous
The Founder, Muslims’ In Light Organisation, Sufi Centre Nigeria, Dr Rasheed Akinbile, has congratulated Muslims nationwide for completing the Ramadan fast, marking the commencement of the Eid-e...
9th April 2024