Nigerian profs earn US gardener’s 3-hour pay – Abimbola ex OAU VC
Former Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Prof Wande Abimbola, has slammed the federal government for the poor renumeration of university lecturers, saying without any significant improvement in the…
Court permits Emefiele to conduct forensic exam of evidence in $4.5bn alleged fraud trial
The Special Offences Division of the Lagos High Court in Ikeja has granted the application of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, to engage forensic experts to…
Access Bank supports women’s health with cervical cancer campaign in Akwa Ibom
Access Bank, in partnership with Help the Woman Initiative, has launched Project UWUS (Unstoppable Woman, Unbreakable Spirit), a cervical cancer awareness and screening campaign, designed to improve early detection, promote…
FCT doctors’ strike grounds hospitals
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter, commenced an indefinite strike on Monday, grounding services in district hospitals and primary healthcare centres. The strike was announced…
UK court dismisses Mike Ozekhome’s claim to property linked to Jerry Useni
A UK property tribunal has handed down judgment dismissing competing claims over a London house in a case bordering on alleged fraud, forgery and false identities. The suit was filed…
Police launch investigation as Ondo school VP disappears after attending seminar
Police detectives in Ondo State have launched an investigation into the mysterious disappearance of a secondary school Vice Principal, Olaloye Olatunde, after attending a seminar in Akure, the state capital.…
JTB: Nigerians without Tax ID can operate bank accounts
The Joint Tax Board (JTB) has said that Nigerians without Tax Identification (Tax ID) can continue to operate bank accounts beyond January 1, 2026.1 The four new Tax Acts recently…
NASU, SSANU also threaten strike over unpaid salaries, allowances
The joint action committee (JAC) of the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the federal government,…
5% fuel tax should be introduced when naira appreciates or oil price declines – Taiwo Oyedele
Taiwo Oyedele, chairman of the presidential fiscal policy and tax reforms committee, has clarified the context around the proposed 5 percent fuel tax, stressing that any such levy should only…
Tinubu ends vacation ahead of schedule, returns Tuesday
President Bola Tinubu has concluded his working vacation ahead of schedule and will return to Abuja on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 to resume official duties. The Special Adviser to the…
