The West African Health Organisation (WAHO) and ECOWAS Member States have adopted three harmonised regional tools aimed at strengthening ethical and regulatory oversight of health research during epidemics and other public health emergencies. WAHO disclosed this in a post on its official X account on Tuesday following a regional workshop held in Lomé, Togo, from…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected any proposal to impose tax on the national minimum wage, insisting on urgent adoption of a living wage for Nigerian workers. Mr Joe Ajaero, NLC President, disclosed this to newsmen on the sidelines of the ongoing 114th Session of the International Labour Conference(ILC) on Tuesday in Geneva Switzerland….
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday inaugurated the new zonal directorate office of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti. Tinubu, at the inauguration, charged the commission to sustain the anti-graft campaign, ‘which must be organised, sustained and supported by the right institutions, the right tools and the right working environment’. The president,…
The Emir of Gazargamu in Yobe, Alhaji Ahmad Tijjani Ibn-Saleh, has died after a prolonged illness. This is contained in a statement signed by the Waziri of Gazargamu, Alhaji Muhammad Baba-Kankare, in Damaturu on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gazargamu, located in Geidam town, is the ancient historical capital of the…
The Chief Executive Officer, Office of the Tax Ombud, Dr John Nwabueze, says the office acts as an independent conciliator to help taxpayers and authorities resolve disputes amicably without litigation. Nwabueze said this at a breakfast meeting with financial correspondents in Abuja on Tuesday. He said that the office reviews complaints, engages relevant authorities and…
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has called for urgent and coordinated global action to end child labour, saying nearly 138 million children remain trapped in the practice worldwide. ILO Director-General, Mr Gilbert Houngbo, made the call ahead of the 2026 World Day Against Child Labour, observed annually on June 12 to mobilise efforts against exploitation….
Gov Hyacinth Alia of Benue on Monday signed the Benue State Electricity Bill 2026 into law. Alia said that the new law would improve electricity supply, stimulate economic growth, and enhance the quality of life of residents across the state. The governor described the law as a major step towards unlocking the state’s economic potential…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday swore-in two newly appointed ministers, Mr Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power and Mr Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the President’s Office in the State House, Abuja, shortly after Tinubu received Madagascar’s President, Michael Randrianirina, on a courtesy visit. The…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Monday highlighted Lagos’ role in Nigeria’s economy, saying the state remains a major driver of investment, innovation and economic growth. Shettima who stated this on Monday while delivering the keynote address on behalf of President Bola Tinubu at the Invest Lagos 3.0 Summit in Lagos said the state contributes about 30 per…
Contractors under the All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN) on Monday gathered at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja, seeking clarification over reports that the Federal Government had released N700 billion to contractors, including their members. The association said the amount in question forms part of outstanding payments from an estimated N1 trillion…
