Category: Policy and Governance:
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Nigeria Set to Introduce Citizenship Studies Across Educational Levels
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Citizenship Studies will soon be introduced at all education levels in Nigeria to instill national pride and values in students. This initiative will start with the establishment of 37,000 Citizenship Brigades in schools nationwide. In a bid to instill national pride and moral values in its citizens, the Federal Government…
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Fuel Subsidy Removal:Nigerians in the Dark as IMF Adds to the Mix
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Fuel Subsidy Removal: A Boon or Bane for Nigeria’s Economy? In the midst of ongoing confusion surrounding the removal of fuel subsidies in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu in April, defended his administration’s decision at the World Economic Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Tinubu emphasized the necessity of removing the subsidy…
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Progress in Nigeria: Federal Government Approves Salary Increase for Civil Servants
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In a significant move aimed at improving the welfare of civil servants, the Federal Government has approved a salary increase ranging from 25% to 35% across various salary structures. This increase will apply to personnel on six Consolidated Salary Structures, including those in the public service, research and allied institutions,…
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Bill Gates ‘One-Identity’ Tech Partnership with Nigeria: Trust or Caution?
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One-Identity In a recent announcement that could reshape Nigeria’s technological landscape, Microsoft founder Bill Gates unveiled a groundbreaking collaboration with the Nigerian government. The partnership aims to develop a cutting-edge ‘one-identity’ technological platform, poised to revolutionize data integration and simplify identification processes across the country During a meeting with President…
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Edo State Ups Minimum Wage to N70,000: A Raise for Better Days!
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The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has approved a new minimum wage of N70,000 for civil servants in the state. This announcement comes after Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s recent increase of ₦35,000 in wage allowance for employees in Lagos State. Governor Obaseki made this announcement during the commissioning…
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Lagos Workers Living Large with ₦70k Minimum Wage since January!
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In a move signaling a commitment to workers’ welfare, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced that employees in the state have been enjoying an additional ₦35,000 wage allowance since the start of the year. This increase effectively doubles the minimum wage for many workers, raising the lowest salary from ₦35,000…
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President Tinubu Approves Takeoff of Consumer Credit Scheme
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President Bola Tinubu has approved the takeoff of the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme. Consumer credit serves as the lifeblood of modern economies, enabling citizens to enhance their quality of life by accessing goods and services upfront, paying responsibly over time. It facilitates crucial purchases, such as homes,…
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Port Harcourt Refinery Revival Sparks Economic Hope
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Port Harcourt Refinery’s imminent functional status has become a focal point of optimism and progress in Nigeria’s energy sector. The recent announcement by the Senate Ad-Hoc Committee that the refinery will commence operations before the end of December has been met with enthusiasm across the country. This development aligns with…