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The Center for Justice and Peace, CJP, has disowned a statement calling for the arrest of the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. At a press briefing in Abuja, the Director General of the Center, Dr. Stephen Okparaibe, said some desperate politicians impersonated the group by issuing statements on its behalf. Okpara described the individuals as paid agents, stating that they are bent on causing confusion. He said the attempt by the individual to undermine the group’s “integrity and independence will not be tolerated.” According to him, the purported statement contradicts the core values of the group,…
President Tinubu has announced a historic female appointment.NewsOnline Nigeria reports that President Bola Tinubu has appointed Grace Adayilo as the new Head of Service (HoS) of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This Nigeria news platform understands that Adayilo is the first female and Indigenous Head of Service (HoS) of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).Adayilo, whose appointment takes immediate effect, succeeds Dr. Atang Udo Samuel. Her leadership is expected to strengthen the FCT Administration’s bureaucratic structure, enhancing service delivery and governance. Upon taking office in Abuja yesterday, Adayilo stated, “I express my gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the FCT Minister, Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike.…
Black market dollar to Naira exchange rate on Sunday 6th October 2024 can be accessed below. NewsOnline Nigeria has obtained the official naira black market exchange rate in Nigeria today including the Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC), and CBN rates. Please note that the exchange rate is subject to hourly fluctuations influenced by the supply and demand of dollars in the market. As of now, you can purchase 1 dollar at a certain rate now, however, it’s important to remember that the rate can shift (either upwards or downwards) within hours. How much is a dollar to naira today in the black…
Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, in Kwara State, Comrade Murtala Olayinka, has said efforts are ongoing with other stakeholders to ensure implementation of the new minimum wage. Speaking at the World Teachers Day in Ilorin, Comrade Murtala disclosed that the committee constituted by the state government on minimum wage was working round the clock towards ensuring that the policy was implemented. “I urge teachers in the state to exercise patience, at the end of the day, we will come out with something tangible that will make everybody smile,” he added. In his speech, state chairman of Nigeria Union of Teachers,…
Zenith Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, has restored improved services across its electronic transaction channels, ensuring customers have seamless access to banking services.In a statement released on Thursday via its X handle, the bank confirmed that customers can now conveniently conduct transactions across various platforms following a recent upgrade. These enhancements follow temporary glitches caused by routine IT maintenance aimed at optimizing service delivery. Zenith Bank reiterated its commitment to providing improved services and highlighted the various channels available for customer transactions, including: – Zenith Bank Debit, Credit, and Prepaid Cards– Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)– Point of Sale (POS) Terminals–…
Seventeen state governors have raised committees to implement the N70,000 new minimum wage for workers across the country. The 17 states which set up the implementation committees are Ogun, Ekiti, Sokoto, Kebbi, Osun, Enugu, Borno, Zamfara, Kogi, Kwara, Gombe, Kano, Taraba, Delta, Rivers, Jigawa and Abia. The development is happening as the Federal Government commenced payment of the new minimum wage to its 1.2 million workers last Thursday. The Accountant General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein, in a memo to the Budget Office of the Federation, noted that the civil servants would be paid the minimum wage with…
Governor Umo Eno has appointed his daughter, Mrs. Helen Eno Obareki, to assume the role of First Lady of Akwa Ibom State in an acting capacity after the death of his wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno. The government said the decision comes as a way to continue her legacy, especially her pet project, the Golden Initiative For All (GIFA). The decision was made known during Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s condolence visit to the Eno family in Uyo on Friday, while praising the governor’s decision, stating, “This is a thoughtful way to sustain Patience’s legacy, much like practices in the United States.”…
Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has empowered 8,000 youths and women with N100,000 Livelihood Support Grants for their existing and new businesses. Ododo flagged off the cash grants to the beneficiaries on Thursday at the Banquet Hall, Government House Lokoja, the state capital. The beneficiaries cut across all the 21 Local Government Areas of the state. According to Ododo, the cash distribution marks a significant milestone in the lives of the women and youths of the state, towards a more equitable and prosperous livelihood. The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Joel Oyibo, said the empowerment…
Black market dollar to Naira exchange rate on Saturday 5th October 2024 can be accessed below. NewsOnline Nigeria has obtained the official naira black market exchange rate in Nigeria today including the Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC), and CBN rates. Please note that the exchange rate is subject to hourly fluctuations influenced by the supply and demand of dollars in the market. As of now, you can purchase 1 dollar at a certain rate now, however, it’s important to remember that the rate can shift (either upwards or downwards) within hours. How much is a dollar to naira today in the black…
The Russian government has refuted claims of involvement in the October 1st hunger protests in Nigeria, alleging that Western countries are attempting to strain its relationship with Nigeria by associating it with the unrest. In a letter addressed to the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, made available by Press Secretary of the Russian embassy in Nigeria, Yury Paramonov, the Russian government distanced itself from the protests. The statement emphasized that Russia has no connection to the demonstrations despite images of protesters waving Russian flags and chanting during the event. Russia has been accused of political interference in several…