(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited, (SPDC,) and its Partner spent more on Social Investments in 2023 with a total of $42.2 million. This was contained in a press statement signed by Communications, Media and NGO Relations Manager of Shell, Bamidele Odugbesan. According to the press release, Shell and it’s […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Ms. Claudia Sheinbaum on her historic election as the first female President of the United Mexican States (Mexico). Presidential Spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement issued on Wednesday, said Sheinbaum won the Mexican presidential election by a landslide, becoming the first female President in the country […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The ad hoc committee set up by the Kaduna State House of Assembly to investigate all finances, loans and contracts awarded under the former governor, Nasir El-Rufai has submitted its report to the House. Presenting the report during plenary on Wednesday, the chairman of the ad hoc committee, Henry Zacharia, said that […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s current account balance has experienced a surplus of $1.432bn in 2024, according to a report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The report, ‘World Economic Outlook Database’ seen by Channels Television on Wednesday, noted that the increase in the Federal Government’s account for the period, was an improvement from the $1.21bn […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The House of Representatives has ordered an investigation into the alleged spending of the frontier exploration fund by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). These areas include regions like Anambra, Dahomey, Bida, Sokoto, Chad, and Benue where hydrocarbon exploration is yet to occur or remains undeveloped. The PIA further stated that […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Kano State High Court on Wednesday granted an order to serve the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, and other defendants in a high-profile bribery and corruption case through substituted means. A 10-count charge was brought against Ganduje, his wife Hafsat Umar, and several associates, by the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to redirect the focus of its negotiation with labour, from fixing a minimum wage, to fixing a realistic living wage in line with current market realities. The motion was moved during a session at the National Assembly on Wednesday. The Minority Leader, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, has refuted claims concerning the alleged kidnapping of a Lagos Divisional Police Officer. In a statement uploaded on his official X handle on Wednesday, Hundeyin stated that the DPO in question is safely at his office and effectively carrying out his duties […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, on Wednesday had called out the chairman of Zenith Bank, Jim Ovia, over fraud and sent netizens on social media glued online as they observe the situation. It is worth recalling that before now, both Femi Otedola and Jim Ovia have been at loggerheads over an alleged multi […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says there are no plans to withdraw the licenses of three banks. A press statement by the banks Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Haka Sidi-Ali, said, “The attention of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been drawn to some information circulating in the public domain, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following a review meeting held with stakeholders, the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), said it has extended voters’ registration for Edo and Ondo States respectively. Registration was earlier slated to end on the 5th of June, 2024 in the two states. However, a statement by the commission said following appeals by stakeholders, the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Organised Labour has vowed to reject any lean addition to the ₦60,000 offer by the tripartite committee on the new minimum wage. The President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Festus Osifo, stated this on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Tuesday, hours after the Organised Labour comprising the TUC and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Labour Congress has disclosed that the ongoing nationwide strike will continue despite the agreement signed with the Federal Government at Monday’s meeting. The congress, in a post on X, on Tuesday said the industrial action which has grounded the nation’s economy will continue until Tuesday’s meeting of organs of the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has cautioned the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), against disrupting the ongoing transportation of Nigeria pilgrims to Saudi Arabia. The Assistant Director, Public Affairs, NAHCON, Mrs Fatima Usara, gave the advice in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Usara also empahaised the need for the NLC […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As part of efforts to ensure that young people have practical information on menstrual health and hygiene, WaterAid Nigeria in partnership with her implementing partner in Enugu State, South Saharan Social Development Organization SSDO and the state government have carried out a training on production of sanitary pads for students of Iva […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government says, in the national interest, it is ready to offer higher than N60,000 national minimum wage it earlier proposed to the tripartite committee deliberating on the issue. The government decision was disclosed at a meeting of the committee convened Monday night by the Secretary to the Government of the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the nationwide strike by the Organised Labour over a new minimum wage for workers paralyse economic activities in Nigeria, the Federal Government has invited labour leaders to a meeting in Abuja, the country’s political capital. The meeting, which is presently ongoing, has the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, says the Federal Government is offering businesses including manufacturers in the country credit facilities up to ₦1bn at a 9% interest rate. The minister, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme, said the current administration recognises the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has appealed to labour unions to return to negotiations with the tripartite committee on the new minimum wage. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who made the appeal in Abuja on Monday, said the government is desirous of a peaceful outcome and will do everything to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Zenith Bank Plc has been named the “Most Sustainable Bank, Nigeria” in the International Banker 2024 Banking Awards, retaining the title for the second consecutive year. Commenting on the award, the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank, Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji, OON, said: “We are deeply honoured to be recognised […]
