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  • ‘Icon of democracy’ – PDP hails Goodluck Jonathan at 66

    By Ifunanya | November 20, 2023 | Comments Off on ‘Icon of democracy’ – PDP hails Goodluck Jonathan at 66

    The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has paid tribute to former President Goodluck Jonathan as he marks his 66th birthday on Monday. In a statement issued by Debo Ologunagba, its national publicity secretary, PDP said, “Jonathan […]

  • “Ejimakor Urges FG and Lagos Government to Hold Biafra Referendum Instead of Demolishing Igbo Properties”

    By Ifunanya | November 20, 2023 | Comments Off on “Ejimakor Urges FG and Lagos Government to Hold Biafra Referendum Instead of Demolishing Igbo Properties”

    Aloy Ejimakor, the legal representative of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), advised the Federal Government and Lagos State Government to conduct a Biafra referendum rather than demolishing Igbo properties. […]

  • Nigerian Judge Warns Against Charms in Courtroom as Murder Trial Continues

    By Ifunanya | November 20, 2023 | Comments Off on Nigerian Judge Warns Against Charms in Courtroom as Murder Trial Continues

    Justice Hakeem Oshodi of an Ikeja High Court has issued a stern warning to the public against leaving charms in his courtroom. The judge’s caution came during the trial of five men accused of the […]

  • SSUCOEN Commends Nigerian Government for Cancelling 40% IGR Deduction Policy

    By Ifunanya | November 20, 2023 | Comments Off on SSUCOEN Commends Nigerian Government for Cancelling 40% IGR Deduction Policy

    The Senior Staff Union in Colleges of Education, Nigeria (SSUCOEN) has showered accolades on the Federal Government for rescinding the policy that involved deducting 40 per cent from internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of tertiary institutions. […]

  • Reps Demand Explanation from Lottery Trust Fund for Unauthorized Expenditure

    By Ifunanya | November 20, 2023 | Comments Off on Reps Demand Explanation from Lottery Trust Fund for Unauthorized Expenditure

    The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has initiated an inquiry into the National Lottery Trust Fund over its unauthorized spending of internally generated revenue (IGR). During a hearing on the Medium Term Expenditure Framework […]

  • UNICEF Report: 650,000 Nigerian Children Displaced by Floods in 7 Years

    By Ifunanya | November 20, 2023 | Comments Off on UNICEF Report: 650,000 Nigerian Children Displaced by Floods in 7 Years

    An alarming report from the United Nations Children’s Education Fund, UNICEF, revealed that 650,000 Nigerian children have been displaced by floods, positioning Nigeria as the second most affected country by climate change impacts on children […]

  • No plans for industrial action says NUPENG

    By Ifunanya | November 20, 2023 | Comments Off on No plans for industrial action says NUPENG

    Helen Shok Jok, Abuja Last updated Nov 20, 2023 The Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) in Nigeria, say they have no intention of embarking […]

  • Persons With Disability: Lawmakers to engage with Stakeholders

    By Ifunanya | November 20, 2023 | Comments Off on Persons With Disability: Lawmakers to engage with Stakeholders

    The Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Disability, Bashiru Dauda says the Committee would convene a stakeholders’ engagement on the issues affecting Persons with disability in Nigeria. He also pledged to ensure that the engagement […]

  • South Africa: Fixing School Infrastructure Vital to Stop Learning Crisis – Equal Education Report

    By Ifunanya | November 20, 2023 | Comments Off on South Africa: Fixing School Infrastructure Vital to Stop Learning Crisis – Equal Education Report

    Cape Town — November 29 marks the 10th anniversary of Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga signing the Norms and Standards for Public School Infrastructure into law. And despite this legislation clearly stating that all schools […]

  • Supreme Court to Hear Suit Over Lottery Regulation Feud 15 Years After Initiation

    By Ifunanya | November 20, 2023 | Comments Off on Supreme Court to Hear Suit Over Lottery Regulation Feud 15 Years After Initiation

    The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for March 13, 2024, for a suit that was filed in 2008 by the Attorney General of Lagos State against the Federal Government regarding the control and regulation […]

  • Nigerian Government Reports Over N1 Trillion Monthly Revenue Inflow After Subsidy Removal

    By Ifunanya | November 20, 2023 | Comments Off on Nigerian Government Reports Over N1 Trillion Monthly Revenue Inflow After Subsidy Removal

    The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, disclosed that Nigeria’s Federation Account has experienced a significant rise in revenue inflow following the removal of the subsidy. Revenue has surged from an average of N650 million to […]

  • FG’s Cancellation of 40% IGR Deduction Applauded by SSUCOEN

    By Ifunanya | November 20, 2023 | Comments Off on FG’s Cancellation of 40% IGR Deduction Applauded by SSUCOEN

    The Federal Government’s decision to cancel the policy for deducting 40% from the internally generated revenue (IGR) of tertiary institutions has been met with commendation from the Senior Staff Union in Colleges of Education, Nigeria […]

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