Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Hits 33.95% As NBS Confirms Rising Prices Of Garri, Beans, Other Foodstuffs

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said that Nigeria's headline inflation rate in May 2024, increased from 33.69% recorded in April to 33.95%.  The Bureau which made this known in its May report published on its website said that the inflation rate in May increased by 0.26% points when compared to the April record.Continue reading "Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Hits 33.95% As NBS Confirms Rising Prices Of Garri, Beans, Other Foodstuffs"

Tinubu In Sallah Message Asks Nigerians Not To Lose ‘Their Great Expectations’

President Bola Tinubu has described the Eid-el-Kabir as an event that denotes sacrifice, faith and obedience to the will of the Almighty, while assuring Nigerians that their sacrifice will not be in vain. The President who called on Nigerians to reflect on the teachings of the season, said that his administration would continue to prioritiseContinue reading "Tinubu In Sallah Message Asks Nigerians Not To Lose ‘Their Great Expectations’"

National Assembly Plans to Seize Allocations of States, LGs That Fail To Pay Approved Minimum Wage

There are plans by the National Assembly to seize the allocations of states and local governments that fail to pay the minimum wage that would be approved by the Nigerian government.   The National Assembly has resolved to ensure that states, local governments, and the Organised Private Sector stop defaulting in the payment of the approvedContinue reading "National Assembly Plans to Seize Allocations of States, LGs That Fail To Pay Approved Minimum Wage"

Nigerian Police To Review 10,000 Constables’ Recruitment Over Corruption, Shortlist Of Failed Candidates, Non-Applicants

The Nigeria Police Force has called for a review of its recently released recruitment list for constable and specialist cadre roles in the Force, saying it was flooded with non-applicants name.  The Police Service Commission (PSC) had released the list of 10,000 people who applied for constable and specialist cadre roles in the Nigeria PoliceContinue reading "Nigerian Police To Review 10,000 Constables’ Recruitment Over Corruption, Shortlist Of Failed Candidates, Non-Applicants"

Nigerian Police Force (NPF) Deploy Operatives, IED Experts Ahead Of Eid-el-Kabir Celebrations 

The police in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, have said operatives have been deployed across the nooks and crannies of the nation's capital ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration by Muslims.  The command in a statement signed by Josephine Adeh, its Public Relations Officer, assured the people of the territory of the command’s readiness to performContinue reading "Nigerian Police Force (NPF) Deploy Operatives, IED Experts Ahead Of Eid-el-Kabir Celebrations "

G7 leaders agreed to give Ukraine a $50 billion loan Part of the loan will be used to rebuild damaged infrastructure in Ukraine. Tyler Hicks/The New York Times

At the G7 summit in Italy, the member countries agreed on a plan to give Ukraine a $50 billion loan to help it buy weapons and begin to rebuild damaged infrastructure. The new loan comes at a crucial moment in the war, when Russia is on the battlefield. The loan is expected to be repaidContinue reading "G7 leaders agreed to give Ukraine a $50 billion loan Part of the loan will be used to rebuild damaged infrastructure in Ukraine. Tyler Hicks/The New York Times"

Eid-el-Kabir: Nigerian Government Declares Monday, Tuesday As Public Holidays 

The Nigerian government has declared Monday, June 17 and Tuesday, June 18, 2024, as holiday for the celebration of 2024 Eid-el-Kabir festival. This was announced in a statement on Friday signed by the Ministry of Interior’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Aishetu Ndayako, which quoted the minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, as congratulating all Muslim Ummah both at homeContinue reading "Eid-el-Kabir: Nigerian Government Declares Monday, Tuesday As Public Holidays "

JUST-IN: Kano Police Move Against Dethroned Emir Bayero, Ban Durbar Activities During Sallah Festivities

The Kano State Police Command has issued an order banning all Durbar activities throughout the State for the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir (Sallah) celebrations as part of enhanced security measures to ensure public safety and peace in the State during the festive period. In a statement released on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SPContinue reading "JUST-IN: Kano Police Move Against Dethroned Emir Bayero, Ban Durbar Activities During Sallah Festivities"

Eid-el-Kabir: Ram Sellers in Nigeria Bewail Low Patronage Amid Inflation, Hardship Under Tinubu Government

Ram sellers across Nigeria are groaning  over low patronage as the high cost of the animals, driven by the removal of fuel subsidy and escalating insecurity in the country. The removal of fuel subsidy has led to a rise in transportation costs, further exacerbating the situation for traders who must transport rams across the country. Continue reading "Eid-el-Kabir: Ram Sellers in Nigeria Bewail Low Patronage Amid Inflation, Hardship Under Tinubu Government"