Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has unveiled a state-of-the-art digital platform known as the Ekiti Dashboard—a real-time Strategic Pillar Monitoring System (SPMS) designed to track and report the progress of all government projects and initiatives across the state. The innovation, which Governor Oyebanji described as “the first of its kind by any state government in
Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to enhancing the welfare of workers across the state. This affirmation was made during the Central Working Committee Meeting of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) held in Lokoja on February 11, 2025. Represented by Deputy Governor Comrade Joel Salifu, Governor Ododo emphasized the
Over 150 Vehicles Traced From Canada and Europe to West Africa; 75 Already Seized In March 2025, INTERPOL coordinated a sweeping international operation—codenamed “Safe Wheels”—that uncovered approximately 150 stolen vehicles trafficked from Canada, France, Germany, and the Netherlands into Nigeria, Ghana, and 10 other West African countries. This operation was not only significant in its
In a significant move to enhance the welfare of civil servants, Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State announced an increase in the state’s minimum wage from ₦70,000 to ₦75,000. The announcement was made during the Workers’ Day celebration held at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Addressing the gathering,
Despite being banned by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for an alleged ₦1.2 trillion fraud affecting over 600,000 Nigerians, the embattled digital trading platform Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) has quietly resumed operations. The platform has reintroduced withdrawal options and is allowing new users
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has called on the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss Binance Holdings Limited’s application seeking to nullify a court order permitting the service of legal documents via email. This development is part of an ongoing legal battle in which the Nigerian government is pursuing $79.5 billion in damages
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 11 containers loaded with unregistered pharmaceutical products, expired consumables, and security-sensitive equipment valued at N921 million at the Apapa Port, Lagos, in what authorities have described as a disturbing indication of evolving smuggling tactics and threats to national security. Addressing journalists on Wednesday during a press briefing at
As Nigeria joined the global community to mark International Workers’ Day on May 1, 2025, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, extended heartfelt commendations to Nigerian workers, with special recognition for the dedication and resilience of officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). In a message shared via the official Nigeria
As Nigeria joins the global community to mark International Workers’ Day today, May 1, 2025, the Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has renewed calls for urgent government intervention to improve the welfare of medical professionals, warning that continued neglect could worsen the already fragile state of the nation’s healthcare system. The
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark the 2025 International Workers’ Day, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has made a passionate appeal to employers, labour unions, and government institutions to foster inclusive and supportive work environments for all Nigerians, particularly those living with or affected by HIV. In
