Month: October 2024

The Federal Government has donated ₦500m to the Nigerian Legion.  The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, announced the donation at the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration Emblem and Appeal Fund Launch at the State House, Abuja. In a Tuesday statement, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said President Bola Tinubu also commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for their unwavering efforts towards combatting the various security challenges affecting […]

President Bola Tinubu will submit the Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper to the National Assembly next week. The Senate, through its Finance Committee, is set to meet with key stakeholders in the finance sector, in preparation for the document’s submission. The MTEF, a legally required framework, establishes the groundwork for the national budget, guiding economic projections and policy direction. Speaking on the anticipated submission, Senate spokesperson, Yemi […]

The Nigerian Correctional Service has disclosed that the 2025 budget will capture new inmates’ feeding allowance. The spokesperson for the Nasarawa State NCoS Command, Stephen Abene,  confirmed this on Tuesday, explaining that the adjustment aims to align with current economic realities. He noted that the increase to N1,150 per day from N750 was a government-approved measure to improve inmate welfare and address nutritional concerns. “The government recently approved N1,150 for […]

The Joint Action Committee of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities has stated that there has been no official communication from the government regarding its ongoing strike. On Monday, the JAC of SSANU and NASU commenced an indefinite strike over four months of withheld salaries, effectively halting university activities nationwide. Speaking in an interview with newsmen on Tuesday night, the National […]

A member of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Alex Ikwechegh has expressed regret for assaulting a Bolt driver who came to deliver a package to him. In a public statement titled ‘A Statement of Regret and Commitment to Justice’, Ikwechegh apologized for his actions, which were captured in a viral video, and acknowledged the behavior as “unacceptable” for a public official. Ikwechegh stated, “As a public servant, I recognize the […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed reports suggesting that the old N200, N500, and N1,000 banknotes will cease to be legal tender on December 31, 2024. In an official statement issued on October 24, 2024, and signed by Sidi Ali Hakama, the Acting Director of Corporate Communications, the CBN clarified that these claims are false and aimed at disrupting the country’s payment system. The CBN’s clarification comes amidst […]