Author: Akintayo Adams

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Minister of Information Mohammed Idris says the Federal Government and the leadership of the Organised Labour have agreed on ₦70,000 as the new minimum wage for Nigerian workers. The minister said the agreement was reached at a meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) on Thursday in Abuja. “We are happy to announce today (Thursday) that both the Organised Labour and the Federal Government have agreed on an increase on the N62,000 minimum wage. The new national minimum that Mr…

A Grosvenor Sport supercomputer has simulated every Premier League match 1,000 times to predict the final standings for the upcoming season, considering team strength, betting markets, and artificially-generated randomness. Manchester City, under Pep Guardiola, are expected to top the table with 94 points, three more than last season. Arsenal, led by Mikel Arteta, are predicted to finish second with 86 points, eight behind City. Arne Slot’s first season at Liverpool is forecasted to be successful, securing third place with 80 points, just two fewer than Jurgen Klopp’s final term. Manchester United are projected to claim the final Champions League spot…

Leaders of organized Labour, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Joe Ajaero and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) President Festus Osifo, have arrived at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa for the second round of talks on the national minimum wage. They arrived at 02:14 pm local time in a State House-registered Coaster bus, although the 02:00 pm meeting was delayed due to COVID-19 tests and security checks. This meeting follows a previous session where parties agreed to continue consultations over the new national minimum wage proposals. President Bola Tinubu assured stakeholders of his support for a new wage but…

Members of the House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria have pledged to donate 50% of their salaries for six months to address hunger across the country. The session, presided over by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, saw Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu amend a motion to urge his colleagues to make this sacrifice. Kalu, taking his turn to speak, appealed for support from fellow members, stating, “This government is doing its best but one year is not enough to address the challenges of this country. I want to plead with our colleagues to sacrifice 50 per cent for a period of six…

The President Joe Biden-led US Government on Thursday extended its student loan forgiveness program by cancelling the loans of an additional 35,000 Americans. The latest move — amounting to $1.2 billion in student debt — brings to 4.76 million the number of people “who benefitted from our various debt relief actions”, Biden said in a statement. President Biden announced debt cancellation for a range of professionals including teachers, nurses, police officials, and first responders, with each borrower receiving an average of $35,000 in debt relief. This announcement coincided with the final day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, where…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has named the 12.5-kilometre Kemta-Idi Aba-Somorin road in Abeokuta after the Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka. The announcement was made during a reception organized by the state government to celebrate Soyinka’s 90th birthday on Wednesday. Governor Abiodun explained that the road was named in honor of Soyinka due to his significant achievements in academia and literature, which have brought prestige not only to Ogun State and Nigeria but also to the entire black race. He praised Soyinka for using his writings to expose human conditions and for showcasing the rich and beautiful African culture…

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced the completion of its portal maintenance. The portal services went down hours ago. However, in a statement on its official Facebook page, the commission urged Nigerians to visit and make the necessary changes required on their IDs. “Dear Esteemed Applicants,” the statement read. “The routine maintenance of the self-service modifications portal has been completed. “You can now modify your name, date of birth, phone number and address on the portal. “Thank you for your steadfast support as we strive to serve you better.” Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has set the cut-off mark for admission into the university at 140. Also, 100 was fixed as the minimum cut-off point mark for admission into polytechnics and colleges of education. JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede made the announcement on Thursday in Abuja at the 2024 Policy meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Oloyede further cautioned Nigerians against news of JAMB setting cutoff marks. “JAMB does not set cut-off mark. What we have is a minimum benchmark score that any university cannot go below. Different universities have their benchmark scores.” It…

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman, has waived the 18 years benchmark for admission into tertiary institutions. Earlier at an ongoing policy meeting organised by the Joint Admission Matriculations Board (JAMB) in Abuja, Mamman had announced that only applicants who were 18 years and above were eligible for admission. The statement by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, sparked controversy among stakeholders in tertiary institutions across the country. His remarks led to immediate uproar in the hall, with the attendees reacting negatively. In an attempt to calm the situation, Mamman asked, “Are…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have dropped one position in the newly released FIFA world rankings. The Super Eagles of Nigeria have dropped to the 39th position in the July FIFA rankings, published on Thursday. In June, Nigeria was ranked 38th. Despite the drop, Nigeria remains the 5th best team in Africa, trailing behind Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, and Ivory Coast. Morocco holds the top spot in Africa and is ranked 14th in the world. On the global stage, Argentina continues to lead as the number one team, followed by France, Spain, England, Brazil, Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal, Colombia, and Italy, completing…