MAN, Warn Strikes Against Dangote May Imapact Economy
By Oluwakemi Kindness The ongoing labour dispute between the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), PENGASSAN, and the Dangote Group has raised fresh concerns about the country’s ability to attract and retain foreign investment. Business leaders, including the Director General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Segun Ajayi-Kadir, have warned that nationwide strikes could undermine the […]
Typhoon Bualoi Kills 19 in Vietnam, Dozens Missing After Storm
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Typhoon Bualoi swept through central Vietnam on Tuesday, killing nineteen people and injuring more than eighty, while destroying homes, crops, and critical infrastructure. The storm made landfall late Sunday with winds of one hundred and thirty kilometres per hour (eighty miles per hour) and remained over land for nearly twelve hours—a rare […]
Dangote Group: NLC Mobilises for Strike as PENGASSAN Defies Injunction Rumours
By Chinedu Echianu Organised labour in Nigeria has declared a nationwide mobilisation against what it describes as the Dangote Group’s “anti-worker crusade,” with affiliate unions under the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) placing members on full alert. In an internal memo signed by NLC […]
Tinubu to Inaugurate Renovated National Theatre on Independence Day
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday, October 1, inaugurate the newly renovated National Arts Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, as part of events marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. The project, executed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Bankers’ Committee, is described as a major investment in Nigeria’s cultural heritage and creative […]
Police Lawyers Must Add Value, Not Wear Uniforms for Decoration – IGP
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has charged newly called police lawyers to justify their dual roles as officers and legal practitioners by strengthening prosecutions and upholding integrity within the force. Speaking in Abuja on Monday at a ceremony to celebrate 98 police officers who successfully completed the Nigerian Law School […]
Nigeria at 65: Minister Says Renewed Hope Agenda Yielding Results
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, has called on Nigerians to embrace unity and patriotism, insisting that the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s administration is already producing visible results. Speaking at a news briefing in Abuja on Monday, ahead of Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary, Idris highlighted major reforms in agriculture, […]
SEC Warns Nigerians Against AI-Generated Investment Scams
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has raised alarm over a surge in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven investment scams in Nigeria. It is warning the public to be vigilant against platforms offering guaranteed profits and fake celebrity endorsements. The regulator in a statement on Sunday recalled that unlicensed platforms such as CBEX, Silverkuun, […]
PenCom Raises Capital Base for Pension Operators
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has announced a major increase in the minimum capital requirements for Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) and Pension Fund Custodians (PFCs). It describes this as a strategic move to strengthen Nigeria’s pension industry and protect workers’ retirement savings. In a circular signed by the Director of Surveillance, A.M. […]
Media Must Lead on Climate Change Awareness – Kelani
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Special Assistant to the President on Climate Change Matters, Yusuf Kelani, has urged the media to dedicate greater attention to environmental issues, describing journalism as a critical tool in the fight against climate change. Speaking at the Nigerian Climate Justice Media Awards in Abuja over the weekend, Kelani declared: “I eat, […]
IGP Egbetokun Commissions 59 Armoured Hilux to Boost Police Operations
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has commissioned 59 Armoured Toyota Hilux vehicles in Abuja, warning that the Force will be judged by results rather than promises. Egbetokun said the vehicles are frontline assets designed to give tactical units speed, protection and dominance in high-risk operations. He ordered immediate nationwide deployment and […]