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FRSC and EFCC Forge Alliance to Combat Economic Sabotage and Road Accidents

Abuja: The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have entered into a strategic partnership to curb economic sabotage and reduce road traffic crashes (RTCs) in the country. The agreement was made when the FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, led his team on a courtesy visit to the […]

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Tinubu Approves Temporary Ban on Sheanuts Export to Boost Local Industry

Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has sanctioned a six-month temporary suspension on the exportation of raw sheanuts in a strategic move to curb informal trade and enhance local processing, thereby protecting and advancing Nigeria’s shea industry. The directive was communicated by Vice-President Kashim Shettima during a multi-stakeholder meeting held at the Presidential Villa. According to News […]

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NBA Conference: Female Lawyers, NGO Empower Widows, Decry Discrimination

Enugu: The Africa Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) Nigeria, in collaboration with the Healing Hearts Widow’s Support Foundation (HHWSF), has taken a firm stand against discrimination and harmful traditional practices targeting widows in Enugu. The initiative, part of their 2025 Widows’ Outreach, aims to empower widows by restoring their dignity and rekindling hope. According to News […]

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UniAbuja ASUU Joins Nationwide Protest Over Withheld Salaries, Unmet Agreement

Abuja: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Abuja chapter, has joined the nationwide protest demanding payment of withheld salaries, arrears of wage awards, and implementation of a renegotiated agreement. Dr. Sylvanus Ugoh, Chairman of UniAbuja ASUU, told journalists on Tuesday in Abuja that the government had failed to address critical issues affecting […]

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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 […]