Eid-ul-Maulid: FG declares public holiday

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, September 27 2023 as a public holiday in commemoration of this year’s Eid-ul-Maulid celebration to mark the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be unto you} In a statement which the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, issued on his behalf, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade,…

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Charles Odii steps down from management and board of SME100 AFRICA

Charles Odii, the author, enterprise development expert, and entrepreneur who played a pivotal role in advancing the interests of SMEs in Africa through SME100 Africa, has decided to step down from his role as management of SME 100 AFRICA. Charles is stepping down after eight years of founding SME100 AFRICA. …

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UAE lifts VISA ban on Nigerian Travellers

In a groundbreaking turn of events, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially lifted the visa ban imposed on Nigerian travellers. This pivotal decision came on the heels of a significant meeting between Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, marking a…

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NLC strike: FG requests 2-week grace to address demand

In the wake of the recently announced strike, the Nigerian Government has appealed for a two-week grace period to address the demands put forth by the National Labor Congress. This appeal, disclosed by Mr. Simon Lalong after a closed-door meeting with the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Abuja, aims to…

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NLC initiates 2-day warning strike

On September 1, 2023, NLC Chairman Joe Ajaello held a press conference at the Labor Hall in Abuja. He announced that a strike was being initiated due to the federal government's perceived inability to address the negative impacts resulting from the elimination of fuel subsidies. The decision was made at…

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FG: Education is our tool against poverty

President Bola Tinubu says education is Nigeria’s foremost tool against poverty. The president, who received a delegation from the global tech giant, Google, said his administration would leverage digital technology to create Nigeria’s desired socio-economic progress that is necessary to transform society. He said: “We are here to shape our…

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