The Federal Government has promised to pay the outstanding pension arrears as it released only about 25 per cent of the total amount budgeted for 2024. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, made the…
Withheld salaries: Varsities’ non-academic staff strike continues, despite FG’s plea
Striking members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU, and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, yesterday turned down persuasions from the Federal Government to call off the strike. The workers insisted that until…
We’re worried by rising living costs, Niger, Kano protests – FG
The Federal Government has expressed worry over the rising prices of food and commodities in the country, which led to protests in Niger and Kano, respectively. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Olawale Edun spoke during…
ICPC stops investigation into Adeosun’s certificate forgery (Punch)
The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission said on Monday that it had stopped investigations into the use of a forged exemption certificate of the National Youth Service Corps by a former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun. The…
Chai! Is this why Davido is in NYSC orientation camp?
Davido has revealed the reason he’s taking part in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme. The music star reportedly said: “I would not want to miss the opportunity to be part of the service year. I registered for the scheme…