FG to start minimum wage payments from July 29
The Committee on Consequential Adjustments in Salaries for civil servants has agreed that the new minimum wage will be implemented from July 29, 2024. This was stated in a Memorandum…
Federal Government Partners with Russian Firm to Restore Ajaokuta Steel Plant
In a significant move to boost its industrial sector, the Nigerian government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Tyazhpromexport, the original builders of the Ajaokuta Steel Plant. The…
SEMA Warns Benue Residents Near River Benue to Relocate Amid Flood Risk
The Benue State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has issued an urgent warning to residents living within one kilometer of the River Benue to relocate immediately to avoid a looming flood…
Flood Displaces Over 1 Million People and Damages 634,035 Homes Nationwide
The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Hajiya Zubaida Umar, announced on Thursday in Kebbi that over 1,061,254 people have been displaced by flooding across Nigeria, with 634,035…
Kano Government Unveils Housing Plans for Flood-Displaced Residents
The Kano State government has unveiled plans to construct houses for residents displaced by recent flood disasters. This was disclosed in a statement released on Thursday by the media aide…
Travelers Left Stranded as Heavy Rain Washes Away Gombe-Yola Highway
Motorists and commuters are stranded along the Gombe-Yola highway due to severe flooding that has rendered this vital route impassable. The flooding, caused by heavy rainfall, washed away significant portions…
Commuters Demand Urgent Repairs on Deplorable Asaba-Onitsha Expressway
Commuters are urgently appealing to authorities to address the deteriorating condition of the Asaba-Onitsha Expressway, which is causing significant hardship for motorists and residents alike. During a visit to the…
NASRDA Calls for Action Against Illegal Mining in Abuja Following Earth Tremors
The Director-General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Matthew Adepoju, has urged the federal government to take decisive action against illegal mining activities in Abuja. His call…
Owerri Estate Residents Seek Urgent FG Action on Alleged Land Dispute
Residents of the Site and Services Housing Estate in Avu, Owerri, Imo State, have urged the federal government to intervene in an ongoing land dispute to prevent trespass on their…
Flood Displaces Bode Saadu Residents, Kwara Governor Visits Victims
Residents of Bode Saadu in the Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State are counting their losses after Wednesday evening’s flooding, which was triggered by heavy downpours. The flood, which…