Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has announced that the newly approved minimum wage for workers in the state will take effect from December 1, 2024. This follows the governor’s approval of a monthly minimum wage of ₦75,000 for workers, exceeding the ₦70,000 benchmark agreed upon by the Federal Government and labor unions. In a statement shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Friday, Governor Adeleke revealed that the…

Nigeria has called for strengthened governance, transparency, and regional cooperation in Africa’s extractive industries to transform resource wealth into sustainable development.  Vice President Kashim Shettima made this assertion during the inaugural International Exhibition of Extractive and Energy Resources (SIREXE) held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.   Addressing the summit themed “Policies and Strategies for the Sustainable Development of the Extractive and Energy Industries,” Shettima emphasised that robust institutions are vital for turning…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and his Deputy,  Olayide Adelami, on Tuesday paid a visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to brief him on the recently concluded governorship election in the state.   The governor expressed gratitude to the President for his support and exemplary leadership, which he credited for ensuring a free, fair, and peaceful election in Ondo State. During the meeting, Governor Aiyedatiwa and Adelami…

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has hailed the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for fulfilling its long-standing promise of revamping the Port Harcourt refinery.  In a statement on his X on Wednesday, the former Anambra State Governor congratulated the corporation on this milestone, emphasising the potential positive impact on Nigeria’s economy.   The Port Harcourt refinery, which resumed operations on Tuesday, boasts an installed production…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s economic trajectory following the release of the third-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth figures by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), which show a growth of 3.46 per cent, an increase from the 3.19 per cent recorded in the previous quarter. The president welcomed the positive figures as a sign that the country’s economy is on a path to recovery, particularly after…

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, on Monday, presented the 2025 Budget Estimate of N471.13 billion to the Plateau State House of Assembly.  The budget, titled the “Budget of Consolidation and Sustainability”, is designed to improve the well-being and welfare of the state’s residents, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to people-centred development. Governor Mutfwang emphasised that the budget would focus on executing programs and projects aimed at fostering sustainable development and directly…

The 2023 presidential candidate of the the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, has congratulated Ugo Ugochukwu Orlandi following his historic victory at the 71st Macau Grand Prix, where he clinched the 2024 FIA World Cup title.  Ugo’s achievement makes him the first American driver in over four decades to win the prestigious championship. In a statement on his X, Obi praised Ugo’s extraordinary talent, dedication, and hard work, emphasizing that…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reassured its supporters that the party’s governors and key stakeholders are united in their efforts to re-strategise and restore hope for Nigerians by stabilising the party. Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, made this statement on Friday, November 22, during a Gala Night at the Banquet Hall, Government House Rayfield, in Jos, the state capital. The event served as a platform for the PDP Governors’…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended Governor Ademola Adeleke for his “giant strides” in governance as he nears his second anniversary in office as Governor of Osun State. In a statement released via its official X handle on Friday, the PDP leadership highlighted several significant achievements under Adeleke’s administration, with a particular focus on infrastructure development, healthcare reforms, and community empowerment. “The @OfficialPDPNig Government in Osun State under His…

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to leveraging international and local investments in Nigeria’s livestock sector to address farmer-herder conflicts, eradicate hunger, and drive economic growth.  Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy in a statement on Friday said he made this declaration on Thursday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, during the signing of a Letter of Intent between the Nigerian government and…

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has underscored the critical role of Nigeria’s civil service in implementing President Bola Tinubu’s ambitious macroeconomic reforms.  Speaking at the launch of the Federal Civil Service Policies and Guidelines and the commemoration of Didi Esther Walson-Jack’s 100 days in office as Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mr Edun described the civil service as the backbone…

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) led by its Chairman and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed its support for the ongoing amendments to the 1999 Constitution.  The governors hosted the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, alongside key officials driving the constitutional review, during a meeting on Wednesday night. In the meeting, Deputy Speaker Kalu briefed the thirty-six state governors on the progress of the constitutional…