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Full list of State Governors willing to pay N70k Minimum Wage has emerged.   Following the recent agreement between the Federal Government, Labour, and the Organised Private Sector (OPS) to fix the new minimum wage at ₦70,000, NewsOnline Nigeria reports that many states appear hesitant to commit to the new wage standard.   This Nigeria news platform understands that several states have expressed the need for further consultations before making a decision, while others are waiting to see the actions of their counterparts before deciding on the next steps. For instance, in Delta State, the Secretary to the State Government,…

There are concerns over the incessant attacks and humiliation of Nigerians in foreign lands. This is as citizens continue to move out of the country in droves amid the prevailing hardship in the country. In the last few months, there have been reports of maltreatment of many Nigerians abroad, even by fellow African countries. However, despite the cries for justice from their loved ones, they hardly get one. Reports show that over the past seven years, more than 350 Nigerians have been murdered extrajudicially in foreign countries. Most of them fell victim to non-state actors with no justifiable reason for…

CBN has ordered the withdrawal of funds in dormant accounts and unclaimed balances.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued revised guidelines on the management of dormant accounts, unclaimed balances and other financial assets in banks and other financial institutions in Nigeria to banks and other financial institutions for implementation.   This is according to the newly released “Guidelines on Management of Dormant Accounts, Unclaimed Balances, and Other Financial Assets in Banks and Other Financial Institutions in Nigeria,” by the CBN.    According to the new guidelines, the CBN will create and manage a dedicated account called the…

President Tinubu Federal Government has imposed a $220,000,000 penalty on Meta Platforms over ‘discriminatory practices’ in Nigeria.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that President Tinubu Government through the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has imposed a $220,000,000 penalty against Meta Platforms Incorporated over alleged discriminatory practices against Nigerian data and consumers.     This was disclosed on Friday in a statement signed by Dr. Adamu Abdullahi, Acting Chief Executive Officer, FCCPC.       The penalty follows a joint investigation by the Commission, and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) into Meta platforms’ conduct, privacy policies, the operation thereof, and…

Taiwo Awoniyi has been exempted from Nottingham Forest’s pre-season tour of Spain, DAILY POST reports. Awoniyi, according to reports, was excused from the tour for family reasons. Nottingham Forest will engage in three friendly games during the tour. The 26-year-old endured an injury-ravaged campaign last season. The Nigeria international scored six goals with the Tricky Trees managing to escape relegation. Steve Cooper’s side will kick off the new season with a home fixture against Bournemouth on August 17.

Governor Fubara has spoken on paying N80,000 Minimum Wage to Rivers Workers’.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has denied proposing to pay a minimum wage of N80,000 to workers in the state and local government areas.   The denial came following reports circulating online that the governor had promised to pay the said sum.   But his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, in a statement issued in Port Harcourt, the state capital, on Friday described the report as unverified claims.     The statement read,, “The attention of the Rivers State Government has been drawn…

Real Madrid are reportedly monitoring Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck for a potential summer move, according to Relevo. This is coming after reports that their primary target, Leny Yoro, is set to join Premier League club Manchester United. Real Madrid were highly interested in signing Yoro from French Ligue 1 side Lille, as per Fabrizio Romano, with the 18-year-old keen on a move as well. However, the Los Blancos were unwilling to match Manchester United’s bid of €62 million for Yoro, who had just a year left on his contract. But Yoro is now set to move to Old Trafford this…

President Tinubu has approved a new minimum wage.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved N70,000 as the new minimum wage for Nigerian workers, promising to review the national minimum wage law every three years.     More details later…

IPOB has urged President Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu unconditionally over his critical health condition.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has raised concerns over the rapidly deteriorating health of its detained leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.   In a statement issued yesterday by the group’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, IPOB called for Kanu’s unconditional release, warning that his life is in serious danger while in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Abuja.     Emma Powerful emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, “The health of our leader, Mazi Nnamdi…

The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has passed for second reading a Bill for a Law to provide free menstrual hygiene products to girls in public schools. Speaker, Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau announced the passage during yesterday’s plenary session. The Speaker praised Hon. Hajarat Danyaro for sponsoring the Bill, stating its potential to significantly improve the hygienic conditions and overall health of schoolgirls. “This bill will be committed to the House Committee on Health, Education, and Women Affairs, excluding the Chairman of the House Committee on Women Affairs. “The committees are expected to work on the bill and submit their…