By By Taiwo Niyi The Federal Government plans to allocate N3 trillion for the new minimum wage and the payment of pensions and gratuities, according to the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu. This announcement was made during a meeting with the Senate Committee on Appropriations, chaired by …
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Lagos Diaspora warns Against Repeat of EndSARS Unrest
By Funmi Ojo A group of Lagos indigenes living in the United Kingdom and Ireland, known as the Lagos State Union UK, has cautioned against a repeat of the violence and destruction that characterised the 2020 EndSARS protest in Lagos. In a statement signed by the Union’s President, Mr. Toyin …
Read More »NNPP Chieftain Ajadi, Raises Alarm Over Naira Depreciation
By Funmi Ojo Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi, a chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has expressed deep concern over the continuous depreciation of the Naira, calling on the Federal Government to take decisive action to improve the nation’s economy. In a statement, Ajadi lamented that the exchange rate of …
Read More »Meta to Appeal FCCPC’s $220M Fine for Privacy Violations
By Funmi Ojo WhatsApp, a subsidiary of Meta, has announced its intention to appeal the $220 million fine imposed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) for violating Nigeria’s data privacy laws. In a statement released to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos, WhatsApp …
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