Telecoms workers to begin nationwide strike over sack, poor working conditions, others tomorrow. Workers in the nation’s telecommunications industry under the aegis of the Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association, PTECSSAN, will Monday begin an indefinite nationwide strike over sack, and poor working conditions among others. Among the employees …
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission today returned a total of $180,300 and 53 vehicles, fraudulently taken by some Nigerians from Canadian citizens to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. This was revealed at the signing ceremony for the return of the recovered vehicles and funds.Speaking at the ceremony, the Executive …
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“Your Money Is For The Entire Family. Your Wife’s Money Is For Herself. She Can Only Share If She Decides To” — Nigerian Doctor, Obianma Onya, Tells Married Men She wrote: “ Married man, listen: Your money is for the entire family. Which means it’s primarily your responsibility to provide …
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Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo isn’t the only one excited about her daughter Priscilla’s upcoming wedding; her colleague Toyin Abraham is just as thrilled about the big day. Iyabo shared a heartfelt message expressing her appreciation to her in-laws and the women of Tanzania for warmly welcoming Priscilla. She specifically thanked …
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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to order the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to reverse what it described as the ‘illegal and unconstitutional’ increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). SERAP, in a statement by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, …
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Aliko Dangote, the Nigerian industrial magnate and chairman of the Dangote Group, has regained his title as Africa’s richest man, overtaking South African billionaire Johan Rupert. According to the latest Forbes data, Dangote’s wealth currently stands at $11.7 billion, narrowly surpassing Rupert’s net worth, which has declined to $10.8 billion.This shift …
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In a devastating incident, a 57-year-old Indonesian grandmother, Hapsah, was crushed to death by a 16-foot python that attempted to swallow her whole. The tragic event occurred last week in Muaro Jambi, a province in Sumatra, while Hapsah was performing routine work tapping rubber trees on a plantation. Reports indicate that …
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has stated that Nigerians may end up buying petrol at N5000 per litre. The spokesperson for the Nigeria Labour Congress, Benson Upah, expressed this fear in a fresh interview with Daily Trust. He said; “We are planning to have a meeting with the appropriate organs of …
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Computer scientist Chinasa Okolo makes Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in artificial intelligence. Time Magazine has listed renowned Nigerian-American computer scientist Chinasa Okolo among the 100 most influential people in artificial intelligence. The magazine revealed this in a video showing the recipients on its website on Thursday. TIME magazine …
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OPay has announced a new charge on electronic transfers into personal and business accounts in compliance with Federal Inland Revenue Service regulations. Starting September 9, 2024, a one-time fee of N50 will be applied to transfers of N10,000 and above. In a notice to its customers on Saturday, OPay stated, “Dear …
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