Tag: President Bola Tinubu
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Trillion-Naira Trouble: Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Hits a Roadblock
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The ambitious N15 trillion Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, initiated to connect major coastal cities in Nigeria, has hit a roadblock. The federal government, under the directive of President Bola Tinubu, has paused and redirected the project to preserve critical infrastructure and minimize the impact on local communities. A Controversial Undertaking…
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Nigerian Education Loan Fund Portal Opens for Student Loan Applications on May 24, 2024
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The Nigeria student loan application just got easier with the announcement from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) opening its application portal on May 24, 2024. This step underscores President Bola Tinubu’s dedication to ensuring educational access for all Nigerian students. President Tinubu’s dedication to education reform was evident when…
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Israeli Innovation Centers to Expand in Nigeria Amid Microsoft Closure
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Israeli Innovation Centers expanding in Nigeria, adding 30 to Abuja, strengthen ties. Microsoft’s closure of its Lagos center, impacting 500 jobs, contrasts with Israel’s commitment to Nigerian tech, promising growth. In a move set to deepen bilateral ties, Israel has announced plans to open 30 new innovation centers across Nigeria,…
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Levy for Another Day: Nigeria Suspends Cybersecurity Levy for Review
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Nigeria suspends cybersecurity levy: President Tinubu has halted the 0.5% levy on electronic transactions for review, following House of Representatives’ concerns. Critics worried about its impact on business costs. Stay tuned for updates. In a recent turn of events, Nigeria has decided to suspend the implementation of the controversial cybersecurity…
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N615k Minimum Wage: NLC Won’t Let FG Settle for Less
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N615k Minimum Wage: A Bold Stand for Nigerian Workers’ Rights and Dignity. Learn how the Nigeria Labour Congress is championing a fair wage increase amidst economic challenges. The Federal Government has approved a salary increase ranging from 25% to 35% across various salary structures, including public service, research institutions, police,…
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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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President Tinubu Opens African Counter-Terrorism Summit in Abuja
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The Counter-Terrorism summit, organized with the support of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), has officially commenced in Abuja, Nigeria, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivering the opening address. The summit’s objective is to enhance multilateral counter-terrorism cooperation and reshape the international community’s collective response to terrorism in Africa,…