Esther Emeka

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Naira's Projected Drop to N1,993/$1 Puts Medical Imports at Risk
Naira appreciates to N1,400/$ at official market, strongest performance in 20 months

The naira strengthened to N1,400.47 against the US dollar at the official foreign exchange market…

Business mogul Adekunle Ojora, dies at 93

Adekunle Ojora, the Otunba of Lagos and Lisa of Ife, has died at the age…

The Edo State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has refuted allegations by its national secretariat implicating the Edo State Government in the raid of the labour house in the state. Acting State Chairman, Bernard Egwekhide, and Acting State Secretary, Kingsley Ireotoi, issued this rebuttal in a statement on Monday. The statement emphasized that claims of police officers storming the labour house were entirely baseless. “This is to deny the claim by the NLC national secretariat that the Edo State Government forcefully broke into and ransacked the Edo State Labour House. “Instead, the police officers seen in a video shared by the former chairman, Comrade Odion Olaye, were stationed at the premises upon the request of the congress leadership to safeguard the building and its properties. “There is a long-standing cordial relationship between the Edo State Government and the various labour unions, including the NLC. Recently, there was a meeting between the state government and labour representatives aimed at addressing irregularities in the minimum wage (administrative wage) implemented by the previous administration. “Furthermore, the Edo State Government has never engaged in any acts of vandalism or intimidation against labour unions or their properties. We believe such allegations are intended to tarnish the image of the state government and sow unnecessary discord between the government and the labour unions," the statement read. The state council went on to challenge the national secretariat to prove its allegations if otherwise.
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has instructed its affiliate unions in the Federal Capital Territory…

Lagos partners MTN to redevelop Obalende under-bridge into eco-friendly bus park

The Lagos State Government has entered into a partnership with MTN Nigeria to redevelop the…

National grid collapses — second time in five days

Nigeria experienced a nationwide power outage on Tuesday morning following the collapse of the national…

Ayodele Subair, LIRS Executive Chairman
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The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has issued a public notice clarifying its legal…

Soludo shuts Onitsha main market over adherence to Monday sit-at-home

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Student unions threaten nationwide protests over ‘deplorable’ federal roads

The joint leadership of student unions across Nigerian tertiary institutions has issued a threat to…

NAFDAC Confiscates Unregistered Food Products in Lagos Worth N3.8bn
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched nationwide enforcement…

Nigeria’s North-West to benefit from European Union’s €557m Aid Package

For over a decade, the majority of Nigeria’s humanitarian crisis has occurred in the north-east,…

MTN Foundation begins training of 2,000 Nigerian Entrepreneurs in Digital Business Skills

MTN Foundation has launched the seventh phase of its ICT business skills programme, bringing digital…

EFCC araigns Sarumi Babafemi, three firms Over Alleged N206m Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought charges against Sarumi Babafemi, a known…

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A fire outbreak early Tuesday morning destroyed a one-storey commercial building in Lagos’ Computer Village,…

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Nigeria has entered into a new partnership with Abu Dhabi Ports group aimed at advancing…

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NCC unveils national spectrum roadmap to improve network quality nationwide

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a national spectrum roadmap covering 2026 to 2030,…

Karl Toriola Traces Nigeria’s Digital Revolution in Landmark Keynote Address

MTN Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola declared that Africa is no longer waiting for permission to…

NCC licenses Amazon’s Kuiper, BeetleSat to provide satellite broadband services in Nigeria

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved seven-year satellite operating licenses for Amazon’s Project Kuiper…