The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, has pledged the government’s commitment to addressing unemployment in Nigeria. Speaking before the Senate Committee on Employment, Labour, and Productivity, chaired by Senator Diket Plang (APC-Plateau) today, the minister outlined ongoing efforts to combat the nation’s unemployment crisis. Just three months into his role, Dingyadi emphasized that…
Telephone subscribers in Nigeria will pay more for data and airtime as the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Monday approved a 50% tariff increase for telecoms operators in the country. In a statement, a spokesman for the regulator Reuben Muoka said the price adjustment though lower than the “over 100% requested by some network operators,…
Action resume on Tuesday in the Uefa Champions League with Manchester City in danger of an early exit while Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa are flying Two games remain in the revamped Champions League’s new 36-team league phase.The top eight automatically progress to the last 16 and, crucially, skip the two-legged knockout play-off round. And…
An Australian broadcaster has apologised to Novak Djokovic for comments he made on TV that Djokovic considered “insulting and offensive”. Channel Nine’s Tony Jones shouted “Novak, he’s overrated, Novak’s a has-been, Novak kick him out” towards Djokovic fans while live on air at the Australian Open on Friday.As a result, Djokovic refused to do his…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the death of one of its officers during a raid in Anambra State, promising to bring the perpetrator to book. Over the weekend, the death of the EFCC officer gained mileage on social media after the news broke about the incident.Days after that, the EFCC confirmed…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has announced the 2025 Hajj fare. A statement by the commission on Monday said intending pilgrims from Southern states are expected to pay N8.7 million. Those from Borno and Adamawa zones will pay N8.3 million.The statement noted that intending pilgrims from the Northern zone will pay N8.4 million for…
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Tax Policy and Fiscal Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has disclosed that the National Assembly will pass the controversial tax reform bills into law in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025. Speaking at the weekend during The Platform, an event organised by The Covenant Nation to facilitate national development, Oyedele…
British number one Tennis player Jack Draper withdrew from his match against Spanish third seed Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open because of injury as Alcaraz moved into the Australian Open quarter-finals. Draper, seeded 15th, retired when he was trailing 7-5 6-1 against four-time major champion Alcaraz on a hot day in Melbourne.The 23-year-old left-hander…
Following their match against Getafe which ended 1-1, Barcelona full-back Alejandro Balde has reported receiving racist abuse from fans. The defender said he informed the referee during the game, which led to a public announcement to supporters in the stadium. Flick’s side had won four games in a row in the Copa del Rey and…
The Lagos State Government has shut down a school where a two-year-old died following a swimming pool incident. Rapheala Ogbodo’s mother had gone on social media to demand answers over her baby’s death who was said to have drowned in the school’s swimming pool.“Smiley School International, Sangotedo, Lagos Island. Please, bring her back. We cannot…
