Abuja: University of Jos Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has rejected the Federal Government’s loan scheme for university lecturers and other workers in tertiary institutions. Prof. Jurbe Molwus, the chairman of the union in the university, made this announcement during a press conference on Tuesday in Jos. According to News Agency […]
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Uzodimma Approves N104,000 Minimum Wage for Imo Workers
Owerri: Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo has approved a new minimum wage of N104,000 for civil servants in the state. Uzodimma made this known during a meeting with various labour union leaders on Tuesday night at the Government House in Owerri. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the governor increased the minimum wage from N76,000 […]
Nigeria Agric Expo Showcases Innovation, Inclusivity
Abuja: Mr Abiodun Olaniyi, Project Coordinator of the Nigeria International Agriculture Expo (NIAEXPO 2025), emphasized the event’s role in showcasing Nigeria’s agricultural potential and fostering partnerships across the value chain. Olaniyi, also the Executive Director of Agriquest Africa Network, spoke at the opening of the expo’s seventh edition in Abuja, highlighting its significance in promoting […]
Interview with David Mark Led to Incarceration of Newswatch Editors: Yakubu Mohammed’s Account
Lagos: A former Executive Editor of the defunct Newswatch magazine, Yakubu Mohammed, has detailed the consequences faced by the magazine’s directors following an explosive interview with Brig.-Gen. David Mark. This account is part of his recently published memoir, ‘Beyond Expectations.’ According to News Agency of Nigeria, Mohammed recounted that after Gen. Sani Abacha overthrew the […]
S&P Global Commodity Insights Joins African Energy Week 2025 as Emerald Partner
Cape Town: S&P Global Commodity Insights, a leading independent provider of information, analytics, and benchmark prices for commodities, energy, and energy transition markets, has joined the 2025 African Energy Week (AEW) as an Emerald Partner. This partnership marks one of the highest official collaborations for the investment-themed event, which will take place in Cape Town […]