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Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun Approves ₦77,000 Minimum Wage for Workers

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has approved a new minimum wage of ₦77,000 for workers, positioning Ogun as one of the few...

Crime

Boosting India’s Economy: The Case for Increased Female Workforce Participation

India’s manufacturing sector stands to gain significantly if more women join the workforce, with a projected increase in output of 9%, according to...

EconomyPolitics

Nigeria’s Wealthiest to Face 25% Personal Income Tax Rate Starting in 2025, Says Fiscal Policy Committee Chair

Nigeria’s wealthiest citizens will see their Personal Income Tax (PIT) rate rise to 25% beginning next year. Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the...

Politics

Zamfara Celebrates One Year Without Polio, Prepares for Measles Vaccination Campaign

The Zamfara State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Aisha M. Z. Anka, has announced a significant milestone for the state: one year without any...

Politics

NLC President Joe Ajaero Reveals Why Organized Labour Accepted N70,000 Minimum Wage

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has explained the reasons behind the organized labour’s acceptance of a N70,000 minimum...

Metro

Borno State Police Re-Arrest Convict Who Escaped During Maiduguri Flooding

The Borno State Police Command has successfully re-arrested Kyari Kur, also known as Henry, a 28-year-old convict who escaped from a correctional facility...

Politics

New Bill Proposes Mandatory Tax Identification Number for Financial Services in Nigeria

A new bill proposed in Nigeria aims to make it mandatory for individuals involved in banking, insurance, stock-broking, and other financial services to...

Crime

Brazil Shuts Down Over 2,000 Betting Sites to Regulate Online Gambling Industry

On Friday, Brazilian authorities began shutting down more than 2,000 betting sites, including those sponsoring major football teams like Corinthians and other top-division...

Politics

APC Criticizes Rotimi Amaechi for Incitement Over Economic Situation

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, for comments made during an interview with ABN TV that...

Metro

Joint Security Forces Rescue Six Kidnapped Sports Reporters in Anambra State

In a coordinated operation, the Joint Security Forces (JSF) successfully rescued six out of eleven sports reporters who were kidnapped by gunmen in...