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Federal Government Plans to Export Skilled Workers to Boost Foreign Exchange Earnings
In a bid to enhance Nigeria’s foreign exchange earnings, the federal government has announced plans to commence the export of skilled workers, particularly welders and technicians, to other African countries and the global market.
The federal Minister of State for … Continue Reading
Controversy Arises as Sheik Ahmad Gumi Disputes FG’s List of Alleged Terrorist Financiers
In a recent development, Islamic cleric Sheik Ahmad Gumi has contested the Federal Government’s release of a list linking individuals and entities to terrorism financing in Nigeria.
Sheik Gumi
The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit disclosed the identities of 15 entities… Continue Reading
Medlab West Africa and Pharmaconex West Africa Set to Revolutionize Healthcare Landscape
Medlab West Africa and Pharmaconex West Africa have announced plans for their upcoming conference. The highly anticipated event is scheduled to take place from April 22 to 24, 2024, at the prestigious Landmark Centre in Lagos, Nigeria.
A joint statement … Continue Reading
Judicial Officers Salaries Bill Passed by Reps: CJN Set to Receive N5.39m Monthly
The House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at revising the salaries, allowances, and fringe benefits of judicial office holders across Nigeria.
The bill, presented to the Green Chamber by President Bola Tinubu, proposes substantial increases, with the Chief … Continue Reading
FG Through NATEP Partners with U.S. Cybersecurity Institute to Generate 50,000 Jobs in Nigeria
In a move to bolster the Nigerian economy, the federal government has forged a partnership with the U.S. Cybersecurity Institute, Lab Four, aiming to create 50,000 business process outsourcing (BPO) jobs within three years.
The announcement came during the … Continue Reading
EFCC Arraigns Suspect Over Alleged Child Pornography and Sextortion Charges
The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought charges against one Olukeye Olalekan before Justice Kehinde Ogundare of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos. Olalekan is facing an 18-count charge related … Continue Reading
Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Set to Earn Record-Breaking Monthly Package of N5.39 Million
The House of Representatives has recently passed a bill aimed at revising the salaries, allowances, and fringe benefits for judicial office holders across the country. The proposed legislation, which received overwhelming support in the Green Chamber, promises a substantial … Continue Reading
WACT Launches New Container Freight Station at Onne Port
APM Terminals’ West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) has reached a significant milestone with the official inauguration of its new Container Freight Station (CFS) at Onne Port, Rivers State. This unveiling marks a pivotal moment in WACT’s strategic vision of positioning … Continue Reading
“Utilize N19.5 Trillion Pension Assets for National Development” – Obasanjo
In a recent interview, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has advocated for the utilization of the country’s substantial pension fund assets, totaling N19.5 trillion as of January 2024, for national development initiatives, particularly focusing on infrastructure investments. Speaking with Oguche … Continue Reading
Customs Area Controller Reopens Kamba Border for International Trade
The newly appointed Customs Area Controller, (CAC) of Kebbi Command, Comptroller Iheanacho Ernest Ojike has reopened the Kamba Border. This directive came in line with the instructions of the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, signaling a new era … Continue Reading