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A Motivated Workforce as a Driver of Economic Growth The Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has approved a new minimum wage of N80,000 for the state’s workforce, including local government workers and primary school teachers, effective October 2024. This decision aligns with his administration’s vision of growing the state’s economy from $4.4 billion…
The Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Power and Energy Development ,ACE-SPED, the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN , has installed a state-of-the-art Axia ChemiSEM Scanning Electron Microscope, SEM, worth millions of naira in her Materials Characterisation laboratory.
Putin’s Vision for Redefining Global Economic Power At the recent BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russian President Vladimir Putin made bold proposals aimed at redefining global economic power. His key recommendations—a BRICS grain exchange and a new investment platform—represent more than just technical solutions; they are part of a broader effort by Russia and its allies…
Investigative Panel Clears Bobrisky of Bribery Allegations A government investigative panel established by Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has officially cleared popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, of allegations that he bribed his way out of standard prison procedures during his recent imprisonment. Bobrisky was sentenced to six months in prison in…
The Enugu State Government has revealed plans to produce 5,000,000 metric tons of cassava and 1,000,000 metric tons of rice on annual basis to ensure food security in the state.
Court Orders VeryDarkMan to Remove Defamatory Posts About Femi Falana and Falz The Lagos State High Court has ordered social media critic Martin Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, to remove defamatory statements and videos he posted about renowned lawyer and human rights activist Femi Falana (SAN) and his son, rapper Folarin Falana (popularly known as…
Promoting Peace Through Dialogue and Political Solutions Civil Liberty Organizations (CSOs), police, and other critical stakeholders in South East Nigeria have urged the Federal Government to prioritize non-kinetic approaches to complement efforts at addressing separatist agitations in the geopolitical zone. This call was made during a one-day dialogue titled “Building Trust and Enhancing Civil-Military Relations…
Repositioning Nigerian Aviation for Financial Capability and Economic Viability Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Aviation, presented a strategic proposal to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on Wednesday, emphasizing the need for better regulation and service in the nation’s aviation sector. Speaking at the South-West Regional Air Transportation Summit (SWATS 2024)…
Demonstrators Demand Approval of Anti-LGBT Law On Tuesday, demonstrators gathered in Accra, Ghana, urging the government to approve a controversial anti-LGBT law that has been awaiting presidential assent since its adoption by Parliament on February 28. The law, if enacted, would impose prison sentences of three to ten years for those identifying as or supporting…
A Fierce Comeback Defines Bayern’s Victory Bayern Munich showcased their dominance with a 5-2 victory over Arsenal in a high-octane UEFA Women’s Champions League match at the FC Bayern Campus. Arsenal struck first, with Mariona Caldentey scoring in the 31st minute. However, Bayern responded fiercely, with goals from Georgia Stanway and Glódís Perla Viggósdóttir, leveling…