June 10, 2024
BREAKING: Benin defeat Nigeria in crucial World Cup qualifier
The Cheetahs of Benin on Monday defeated the Super Eagles of Nigeria 2-1 in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match. The loss means the Super Eagles remain without a victory in four matches in the qualifying series, after drawing their first three games. Details later… Affairs TV News Click Here to Join our WhatsApp Group […]
JUST IN: CBN denies revocation rumours for Fidelity, Polaris, Wema, Unity Banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has refuted allegations that it is contemplating the revocation of operating licences for Fidelity, Polaris, Wema, and Unity Banks. This clarification came amidst concerns about the stability of some Nigerian banks following the licence revocation of Heritage Bank Plc. In a statement released on Monday, June 10, Hakama Sidi […]
Sanwo-Olu elected Southwest Governor’s forum chairman
• Southwest govs adopt “Iṣẹ̀ wà fùń Ilẹ wá” as anthem Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has been elected as the chairman of the South West Governors’ forum. All six governors of the southwest governors were present during the closed-door meeting on Monday, June 10, in Lagos, where Sanwo-Olu was elected. He took over as […]
Minimum wage: Don’t shut down national grid, Nigerians urge NLC
As the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) continues to negotiate with the Federal Government over a proposed minimum wage, Nigerians have taken to social media to express their concerns about the potential impact of a strike action on the national grid. The NLC has rejected the government’s offers of ₦62,000 or ₦100,000 as the new minimum […]
South-West Governors In Closed-Door Meeting In Lagos
Governors from South West states are currently meeting at the Lagos House, Ikeja, Lagos State. Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, received the governors, who stormed Lagos for their zonal meeting. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in company of his his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hazmat, received Governors Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Ademola Adeleke […]
‘Allow couples have separate surnames’
Japan’s largest business group, the Japan Business Federation, has urged the government to revise the law requiring married couples to share a single family name. The group, which represents over 1,500 member companies and 150 business organizations, believes that the current law is a “business risk” that disproportionately affects women. The issue of separate surnames […]
JUST IN: Reps Seek Six-Year Single Term For President, Governors
A group of members of the House of Representatives under the aegis of ‘Reform Minded Lawmakers’ has called for a single term of six years for President and Governors among other electoral reforms as contained in various bills presented before the House. The lawmakers made the call at a press conference in Abuja on Monday. […]
NBTE introduces mandatory skills qualification for polytechnic students
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has introduced a Mandatory Skills Qualification (MSQ) as a graduation requirement for all newly reviewed National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) curricula. This move is aimed at bridging the gap between formal education and industry needs by providing individuals with practical skills relevant to the job […]
Russia sending Nigerians, other African students to war for visa renewal – Report
Russia has allegedly been sending thousands of migrants and foreign students to fight alongside its troops in the war against Ukraine, according to reports. The move is seen as a tactic to add extra manpower to the war effort, and is reminiscent of the tactics used by the Wagner mercenary group. According to Bloomberg, the […]
Immigration officer jailed 7 years for Passport fraud
A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Apo, Abuja has sentenced an immigration officer, Quadri Adeyinka, to seven years imprisonment for passport fraud. Adeyinka was arraigned on four counts of gratification, conferment of corrupt advantage, and cheating, which contravened the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000, and the Penal Code Act. The court […]