NEWS
”Workers Wages Should Be Reviewed” – Labour
State chapters of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress have called for the urgent review of the N70,000 minimum wage as the country celebrates the 2025 May Day today. This comes just as Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, said the legislative and executive arms of government would not “shirk our responsibility to work together” to address workers’ concerns...
Fubara Hails Tinubu On Labour Reforms, Salutes Resilient Rivers Workers Amid Political Crisis
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for championing labour reforms and implementing policies aimed at creating safer, healthier work environments across the country. In a Workers’ Day message delivered through his chief press secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, Fubara praised the resilience, dedication, and professionalism of Rivers State workers, especially in the face of ongoing political...
”Tinubu To Unveil Cotton Factory In Ogun” — Abiodun
Governor Dapo Abiodun has said that President Tinubu will lay the foundation stone for the world's largest cotton and polyester processing plant at the Special Agro Processing Zone. This area is situated at the Gateway International Airport in the Iperu/Ilisan region of Ogun State. Speaking while receiving the former Accountant General of the Federation, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Madein, and members of the...
Brig.-Gen. Unachukwu Takes Command As New GOC Of 7 Division, Pledges Renewed Push For Peace
Brigadier General Unachukwu has officially assumed duty as the 15th General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division and Commander, Sector 1, Operation HADIN KAI, following a formal handover ceremony held Thursday at the Division Headquarters in Maimalari Military Cantonment, Maiduguri. Unachukwu, a seasoned officer with prior experience leading the 21 Special Armored Brigade in Bama, Borno State, and most recently serving...
Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway To Be Completed January 2026 — Minister Umahi
The much-anticipated Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway will be completed by January 2026, Minister of Works Senator Dave Umahi, announced on Wednesday during an inspection tour of the project site. Speaking to journalists, Umahi revealed that over 70% of the massive infrastructure project has already been completed, despite the contractor receiving less than 70% of the allocated funds. He commended Hitech Construction...
Cross River Speaker Hails Workers As Pillars Of Progress, Vows Continued Legislative Support
Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Elvert Ayambem, has praised workers across all sectors for their unwavering dedication and critical role in the development and stability of both the state and the nation. In a statement released Thursday by his chief press secretary, Matthew Okache, Ayambem celebrated the resilience of civil servants, health workers, teachers, traders, farmers,...
Police Reactivate Digital Tinted Glass Permit System Nationwide
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reactivated the issuance of Tinted Glass Permits (TGP) across the country through a newly upgraded digital platform, as part of efforts to enhance national security and reduce public harassment. In a statement released by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi and made available to ABN TV, the initiative, approved by the Inspector-General...
Zenith Bank Guarantees Massive Dividend Increase
A final dividend payment of N4 per share was approved by Zenith Bank Plc shareholders at its 34th Annual General Meeting (AGM), which was held in Lagos yesterday. This brings the total dividend for the 2024 fiscal year to N5.00 per share, totalling N195.67 billion. The Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, thanked the shareholders for their...
FG Sets Up Committee To Tackle Trailer, Tanker Road Accidents
The federal government has established a special committee to determine and address the underlying causes of traffic accidents on Nigerian highways. The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Alkali, disclosed this on Monday, April 28, 2025, during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the ministry’s conference room in Abuja. The meeting marked a significant step toward improving highway safety and protecting lives and...
”Dangote’s World Bank Appointment Well Deserved” – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the chairman of the Dangote Group, on his appointment to the World Bank's Private Sector Investment Lab A top-tier international advisory organisation created to promote private investment and employment growth in developing nations. The congratulatory message was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo...
