November 20, 2024
Naira dips further, trades at N1,687.52 in Official Market
The Naira experienced a slight decline at the official market on Wednesday, trading at N1,687.52 per dollar. This represents a depreciation of 0.51 per cent, with the currency losing N8.59 compared to Tuesday’s rate of N1,678.93 per dollar. Data from the FMDQ Exchange revealed the loss in value occurred alongside a surge in daily turnover, […]
Ukraine’s President Confirms Fresh US Supply Of Drones, Ammunition, Others Worth $275Million To Fight Russia
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday confirmed US’s fresh supply of drones, ammunition for HIMARS and artillery and other support packages worth $275 million to sustain the war against Russia. President Zelenskyy, who made this known on his verified social media handle, said the new support package is the 70th defence package Ukraine got from […]
Nigerian Governors Meet In Abuja Over Stamp Duty, Others
Members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) are holding a physical meeting at its secretariat in Abuja. The meeting which was slated for 8 O’clock is yet to commence in earnest, as only a few governors have arrived at the venue. Some of the governors already present include the governors of Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), Dapo […]
Ugandan Opposition Leader Besigye Allegedly Abducted, Detained in Military Jail
Ugandan opposition leader Besigye, has been allegedly abducted during a book launch in Kenya, and transferred to Kampala military jail. The wife of prominent Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has alleged that he was abducted during a book launch in Kenya over the weekend and subsequently transferred to a military detention facility in Kampala. Besigye, […]
U.S. Indicts CEO of Nigerian Airlines for Obstruction of Justice
Allen Onyema, the Chairman, CEO and founder of Air Peace, a Nigerian airline, was charged in a superseding indictment on Oct. 11 with obstruction of justice for submitting false documents to the U.S. government to end an investigation of him. The investigation had resulted in earlier charges of bank fraud and money laundering. Ejiroghene Eghagha, […]
Oyo Schedules CBT Exam For LG Ad-hoc Workers
The Oyo State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters has finalized arrangements for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) for ad-hoc staff who successfully registered on the Local Government job portal as part of the ongoing recruitment process. The tests are scheduled to take place on Thursday, 21st November 2024, at the University of Ibadan Distance […]
Just In: OYOSUBEB Releases List ‘5860’ First Batch of Newly Recruited Teachers, Caregivers
The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has released the names of 5,600 newly recruited primary school teachers and 80 caregivers in the State. The SUBEB Chairman, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran who made this known in Ibadan, explained that the list was duly approved by the Oyo State Governor, Engr. ‘Seyi Makinde. He added […]
Osun Shooting : Governor Adeleke Calls for Peace
• IGP Orders Immediate Arrest of Moses Lohor for Attempted Murder Amidst tension in Osun, Governor Ademola Adeleke has called for peace to allow the authorities to investigate and deliver justice on the attempted murder of Mr Alowonle Iyanda, the state motor transport system chairman. The Governor in a statement by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale […]
APC, PDP govs disagree over oil revenue sharing
The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has revealed that state governments have yet to benefit from the improved revenue generated by the oil sector, as the remittances are not being properly credited to the Federation Account. The governor, who also serves as the Chairman of the People Democratic Party Governors forum, urged the Federal […]
Governor Adeleke Approves N75,000 Minimum Wage for Osun Workers
● Salutes Public Service Negotiation Committee Members for a Job Well Done ●We are Solidly behind Adeleke’s Administration – Osun state Workforce The government of Osun state has shed more light on how the new minimum wage of Seventy Five Thousand Naira was adopted and approved by Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke for civil servants in […]