Nigeria’s government distributes 1.28 million rice bags to states, facing criticism over its effectiveness in addressing widespread hunger.
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Nigeria’s Joint Unions threaten state shutdowns over non-payment of the national minimum wage, urging compliance to ensure fair worker compensation.
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Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu denies any role in the Benin attack, resumes work from home, and files a N5 billion defamation lawsuit against state officials.
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Nigeria now allows 16-year-olds for tertiary admission, starting this year as JAMB also sets 2024 cut-off marks for universities and polytechnics.
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APC’s Jesutega Onokpasa calls for party unity, criticizing internal conflicts and urging support for President Tinubu’s leadership.
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The CBN sells $20,000 to each BDC at ₦1,450 per dollar to facilitate invisible transactions, aiming to stabilize the foreign exchange market and ease naira pressure
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Dele Momodu calls on President Tinubu to sanction Nyesom Wike amid rising political tensions in Rivers State, highlighting the potential for national instability and criticizing government spending.
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President Tinubu appoints Didi Walson-Jack as the new Head of Service of the Federation, signaling a commitment to public service reform and efficiency
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President Tinubu requests a N6.2 trillion increase in the 2024 budget for infrastructure and recurrent expenditure, aiming to address Nigeria’s development needs.
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PDP Governors criticize APC government, advocate for local government autonomy, and support Governor Fubara amid political crisis in Rivers State.