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The Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to follow the rule of law in its pursuit of the naira redesign policy. A communiqué signed by its Chairman, Aminu Tambuwal, warned that the country might be at risk of a recession following the naira redesign policy of the CBN. The communiqué called on the Federal government to respect the Rule of Law and listen to the […]

Kwara State Government has vowed to sanction any school principal that collects more than N22,500 approved as examination fees for the National Examinations Council, NECO. The Press Secretary of the State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Peter Amogbonjaye, gave the warning at the official flag-off of registration for NECO in the state. Amogbonjaye noted that the state government outlawed the enrollment of external candidates for the 2022/2023 NECO […]

The National Universities Commission, NUC, has ordered the closure of universities across the country to enable students to participate in the 2023 general elections. A letter issued by NUC noted that the order was based on the directive of the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu. The letter noted that Adamu directed all Universities and Inter-University Canters be shut down and academic activities be suspended between February 22 and March 14, […]

The Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has urged the Supreme Court to dismiss a suit filed by three state governments challenging the naira redesign policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. Malami contends that the plaintiffs have equally not shown reasonable cause of action against the defendant. The AGF argued that the suit falls within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Federal High Court in matters of monetary policy […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the newly elected President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero. A statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, commended the National Executive Committee of the NLC on the success of the congress. The statement expressed hope that Ajaero and his team will continue to be partners to the administration in fulfilling the aspirations of Nigerians. It, however, congratulated Ayuba Wabba […]

The newly elected National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, has assured that the Congress will pursue a new national minimum wage. Ajaero gave the assurance while delivering his inauguration address after he was sworn in as President of the NLC. The New President noted that the NLC would engage the Federal Government on how to cut down on the cost of governance. Ajaero was elected president […]

The International Monetary Fund, IMF, has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to extend the February 10 deadline for swapping old naira notes. A statement issued by IMF encouraged the apex bank to consider extending the deadline, should problems persist in the next few days leading up to the February 10, 2023 deadline. The counsel comes in the wake of the challenges faced by Nigerians across the country over […]

The Federal Government has approved the use of Hijab for female Muslim students. This was contained in a circular signed by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Andrew Adejo. The circular noted that the Ministry has approved the use of corporate/cape size hijab as part of school uniform by female Muslim students in all the Federal Unity Colleges and Federal Science and Technical Colleges. It warned that under no […]

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige has assured that Nigeria will implement a new minimum wage on or before May, 2024. Ngige gave the assurance at the Nigerian Labour Congress’ 13th National Delegates’ Conference held at the International Conference Center, Abuja. He warned Organized Labor Trade Unions, to desist from meddling in government affairs and attempting to impose their will on it over appointment decisions. The Minister directed […]