REMITA CEO/Managing Director Mr. Deremi Atanda, revealed startling figures regarding the platform’s contribution to the federation account from 2015 to 2022. According to Atanda, REMITA played a pivotal role in channeling a staggering total revenue of N34.311 trillion during this period. This revelation underscores the platform’s significance in revenue management within Nigeria. The breakdown of…
Nigeria Labour Congress’s Proposal for N1m Minimum Wage In a recent interview on Arise television, Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), ignited a firestorm of controversy with his proposal for a staggering minimum wage of N1 million. This bold suggestion has sent shockwaves through various sectors of Nigerian society, sparking heated…
The Emir of Kano, during a recent engagement, implored the First Lady to convey the gravity of the situation to the President. Highlighting the escalating severity of the issue, the Emir emphasized that while hunger has been a longstanding challenge, its current magnitude demands urgent governmental attention. “The hunger and starvation in the land, though…
Government Initiative for National Team Support Minister Mohammed Idris, alongside the National Orientation Agency, has introduced a groundbreaking campaign to enhance support for the Nigerian national team. The initiative involves the widespread distribution of hand-held and outdoor flags to various viewing centers nationwide. This strategic move not only signifies the government’s unwavering dedication to promoting…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken a bold step to address the illicit activities surrounding foreign currency trading in Nigeria. With the aim of alleviating pressure on the local currency, the EFCC has formed a specialized team comprising 7,000 individuals distributed across its 14 zonal commands. This team is tasked with implementing…
Encouraging Economic Growth: NCC’s Call to Ease Tax Burden on Telecom Companies The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is advocating for a reduction in taxes imposed on telecom companies, signaling a pivotal move to spur economic growth within the industry. Aminu Wada Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, has underscored the potential deterrent effects…
Federal Government Arraigns Oladipupo Adebutu On Tuesday, the Federal Government took a drastic measure by initiating legal proceedings against Oladipupo Adebutu, the PDP gubernatorial candidate in the March 18, 2023 election, at the Ogun State High Court. The charges brought against Oladipupo Adebutu, which include money laundering and criminal inducement related to electoral activities, highlight…
The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) made a significant move on Monday, February 5, 2024, as it arraigned Alexander Adeniran Babarinde, a businessman hailing from Oro-Ago in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. Babarinde, along with his company, Ajays Engineering Limited, and an accomplice, Suleiman Muhammed (currently at…
Construction Workers Commence Three-Day Warning Strike Within the construction unions industry, workers have commenced a three-day warning strike, shedding light on employers’ apparent hesitance to implement the Federal Government’s wage award. This move has been jointly articulated by the National Union of Civil Engineering Construction, Furniture and Wood Workers (NUCECFWW) and the Construction and Civil…
Mustapha Habib Ahmed, the Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), embarked on a swift on-the-spot assessment visit to the site of a recent explosion in Rivers State, close to Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area (LGA) of Imo State. This incident was suspected to be a result of oil bunkering or pipeline vandalization, creating…
