Wednesday, December 21, 2016

United States Agency for International Development announce $227.3 million in additional developmental assistance to Nigeria

   The United States Agency for International Development, USAID, has announced $227.3 million in additional developmental assistance to Nigeria.

Lagos state government to commence sale of lake rice tomorrow

  As the Christmas celebration draws close, the Lagos state government yesterday said it will commence the sales of the much awaited Lake Rice tomorrow.

Governor Okowa Assures Security Agencies of Support against Crude Oil Theft.

  Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has assured security agencies of government’s support in tackling criminality and pipeline vandalism in the state.

Minister of Finance Calls For Eradication of Naira Black Market

   Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun says following the negative effects of the thriving of the Naira Black market on the nation’s economy the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has been directed to eliminate Naira black market in the country.

NLC Sets Deadline For Implementation Of N56,000 Minimum Wage

      The Federal Government has been threatened with industrial action by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) if the former does not start implementation of the N56,000 new national minimum wage.