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President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, signed the new Minimum Wage Act into law. Tinubu signed the new law at 2 pm at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The brief ceremony was witnessed by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, among others. Details shortly…

…to hold massive prayer sessions across 19 northern states. About 10,000 Arewa youth groups have withdrawn from the planned August 1 protest after the intervention of Hon. Abubakar Bichi, a respected member of the House of Representatives and chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations. In a statement co-signed by Mallam Abdullahi Muazu and Pastor Kyune Bibi, the groups said they would instead hold prayers in mosques and churches across the 19 northern states. The group believes that protests often lead to violence and destruction, which can hinder the progress of the north hence their decision to seek divine guidance…

Interswitch e’Clat, the health-tech subsidiary of the Interswitch Group, Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce company, has underscored its unwavering dedication to elevating healthcare services across Nigeria through its advanced smart health information platform. Dr. Babajide Oyeduntan, Vice President, Business Development and Sales, Interswitch e’Clat, made this assertion at the highly impactful Global Tech Africa (GTA) Conference recently held at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos. GTA is an annual conference that brings together critical stakeholders in Africa’s technology ecosystem to explore opportunities in the continent to harness technology for growth and development. During a stimulating roundtable discussion themed…

There is tremendous excitement in the air as the first female Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe clocked 60 years on Sunday July 28, given her outstanding performance in the nation’s financial services sector that had earned her respect amongst banks’ top CEOs. Besides leading the bank to close the 2023 financial year with strong double-digit growth across key income and balance-sheet lines with profit before tax growing by 131.5% to N124.3bn from N53.7bn in 2022FY, leading to an increase in Return on Average Equity (RoAE) of 26.5% from 15.6% in 2022FY, her…

…ETI Disowns Statement Against Reps Deputy Spokesperson Agbese, Accuses Ex-Members of Impersonation The Energy Transparency Initiative (ETI) has disowned a statement made by individuals claiming to be its representatives, criticizing Hon. Philip Agbese, the Deputy Spokesperson of the Federal House of Representatives. The group’s President and Secretary, Francis Nedu and Ismaila Bello in a joint statement, revealed that the persons were expelled long ago due to fraudulent activities and other abuses that contravened the group’s objectives. “We are shocked and dismayed that these individuals would continue to impersonate ETI and make statements that do not reflect our values and mission,”…

A video showing a group of some bandits with their leaders declaring their support and loyalty to Zamfara Gov Dauda Lawal Dare is now viral on social media space. In the video, one of the bandits kingpins said that despite his position on the issue of reconciliation with bandits, Dauda Lawal has promised to work with the bandits’ leadership and do what they like. He said, ” Because Zamfara Gov called Dauda Lawal Dare has promised to do what we want to make us happy, we are ready to cooperate with him and do whatever he wants.”For this reason, we…

The Hospitality Business Summit, a premier event in the hospitality industry, is set to host its second edition on August 8th and 9th at the prestigious Eko Hotel. The theme for this year’s summit is “Investing in Africa: Navigating opportunities and challenges in hospitality development”. The summit aims to bring together industry enthusiasts, investors, and stakeholders to discuss the latest trends, opportunities, and challenges in the hospitality sector in Africa. With a focus on investment opportunities in the region, the summit will provide valuable insights and networking opportunities for participants looking to expand their presence in the African hospitality market.…

Former Presidential Candidate , Mr. Gbenga Hashim has argued that the right to protest by any group of Nigerians or individuals concerning any situation is an essential part of citizens Freedom of Expression provided for in Nigeria’s Constitution in so far as such rights are expressed peacefully without infringing on the rights of others. In a release by his media department, Mr. Hashim maintained that there “are legitimate grounds for Nigerian people to protest the prevailing economic situation and myriad of challenges not currently satisfactorily addressed, Nigerians did protest in robust manners even under military rule.” According to him: “What…

Renowned administrator, PR professional and media guru, Comrade Bolaji Israel aka Bashorun has appointed the esteemed publisher of NEWSEXTRA, Adeyemi Obadimu, also known as Veron, as his Campaign Director General for the upcoming Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalist (NGIJ) election scheduled for the 3rd of August 2024. Other prominent journalists including Rasheedat Okunlade ROTA and Wale Rotimi would also serve in the committee As Deputy DGs in actualising Bashorun’s ambition to lead the association as National President. In making the announcement, Bolaji cited Veron’s exceptional capability and proven leadership skills as the reasons for his appointment. With a wealth of…

About three thousand youths drawn across different frontiers in gathered together to participate at the weekend for the inaugural Youth Convention at the SCOAN’S headquarters Ikotun-Egbe Lagos under the auspices of TBJoshua Foundation. With the theme: “Legacy of purpose – investing in a life that outlives us”, the convention also drew various experts from different professions to educate and inspire the youths for laudable lifestyles and greater heights.Declaring the convention open,SCOAN leader, Pastor Evelyn Joshua stated that youths are the future leaders and it’s too dangerous not to properly guide the youths in the right paths of life that would…