Gov. Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has announced an increase in the monthly salaries and allowances of newly recruited medical doctors in the state, from N150,000 to N500,000. Nwifuru made the announcement in Abakaliki during the inauguration of the hospital equipment worth billions of naira and the state’s health activation programme which was in preparation for
The Forty Under 40 Global Awards are among the most prestigious recognitions for emerging leaders shaping the future of business, creativity, governance, and innovation. Celebrating excellence under the age of 40, the awards spotlight individuals who are making an impact in their fields and redefining what leadership looks like across continents. It is a global
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has significantly reduced its loan exposure to the Federal Government by over ₦4 trillion in 2024, marking a major shift in its monetary policy stance. This development reflects the apex bank’s commitment to restoring fiscal discipline and reducing its direct financing of government deficits. According to the CBN’s audited
The Lagos State Labour Party (LP) chapter has expressed strong optimism about its prospects in the upcoming local government elections scheduled for July 12, 2025. This confidence stems from the party’s recent successes and its commitment to grassroots engagement. Mr. Olusupo Ajayi, Deputy Chairman of the LP in Lagos State, highlighted the party’s achievements during
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court (FHC), Justice John Tsoho, on Sunday, announced the redeployment of some judges. Justice Tsoho, in a statement by FHC’s Director of Information, Dr Catherine Christopher, directed Justice M. G. Umar from Enugu Judicial Division to take over cases earlier presided over by Justice Inyang Ekwo of Court
The World Bank, in collaboration with the Katsina State Government, is set to construct latrines for about 1,500 households across three Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state. Alhaji Ibrahim Dankaba, the Executive Director of the state’s Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (STOWASSA), disclosed this in Katsina on Saturday. Dankaba said this during
The UN Development Programme, Global Environment Facility, Small Grants Programme (UNDP GEF SGP) has called on communities to raise awareness, take proactive measures, and prevent flood-related disasters. Mrs Ibironke Olubamise, National Coordinator of the UNDP GEF SGP, made this appeal during an interview with the press in Abuja on Sunday. “I urge communities to remain
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled the personal information of candidates vying for the 2025 Anambra State governorship election. This announcement comes after the conclusion of party primaries and the formal submission of nominations by political parties. A total of sixteen political parties met the submission deadline of 6:00 p.m. on Monday, May
The Nigerian naira concluded the trading week with a modest gain, appreciating to ₦1,598.72 per U.S. dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Friday, May 16, 2025. This reflects a ₦0.60k increase from Thursday’s rate of ₦1,599.32, marking a 0.03% appreciation, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Earlier in the
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to depart Abuja for Rome on Saturday, May 17, to attend the inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV, following an invitation from the newly elected pontiff. The ceremony, scheduled for Sunday, May 18, at 10:00 AM local time in St. Peter’s Square, marks the formal commencement of Pope Leo
