NLC Urges FG: Tackle Cash Scarcity Now
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Federal Government to urgently address the persistent cash scarcity affecting citizens nationwide. In a statement jointly signed by NLC President, Mr. Joe…
Repositioning African professionals for good governance: A task for African leaders – Dr.Muiz Banire
Published: 19th December 2024 Just of recent, I ventilated my view on the knotty issue of treatment of ‘politically exposed persons’ as it affects the quality of leadership in Africa.…
Kwara State Responds to NLC, Confirms 97% of Workers Received November Salaries
The Kwara State Government announced on Tuesday night that 97% of its 18,466 employees have received their November 2024 salaries and bonuses. In a statement, the Commissioner for Finance, Dr.…
Yuletide: Travellers Lament Highway Ordeal with Security Agents
As the holiday season approaches, many motorists and passengers in Nigeria face significant challenges on the highways. This time of year brings increased reports of extortion and harassment by various…
Senate Pushes Proposal to Ban Foreign Currency in Local Transactions
The Senate, on Tuesday, passed the first reading of a bill seeking to ban the use of foreign currencies for payments and transactions within Nigeria. The bill aims to ensure…
Food Inflation Soars, Expected To Surpass 40%
Food inflation is expected to surpass 40% in December as consumer prices continue to rise. Economic experts have attributed this trend to challenges in food production in northern Nigeria, increased…
Court Restricts ICPC’s Powers To Freeze Accounts
The Federal High Court in Abuja has reduced the maximum duration for freezing suspicious bank accounts by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to 72 hours.…
2025 Budget: FEC Directs Final Adjustments Ahead of Tinubu’s Presentation on Wednesday
The Federal Government approved the 2025 budget proposal on Monday, following the Senate’s recent endorsement of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) for 2025–2027 on November 22. President Bola Tinubu is…
Tinubu Advocates Tax Reforms To Promote Equity
President Bola Tinubu on Monday defended his four tax reform bills currently being reviewed by the National Assembly. These bills, which have sparked significant debate, particularly in the North, are…
Addressing overlap in operations of law enforcement agencies – Dr.Muiz Banire
A country can have the best of laws, in quality and volume but still, operates as a jungle. This occurs where the laws only exist in the books and not…