The University of Abuja branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities has begun an indefinite strike to draw attention to developments bordering the union. The union announced its decision to embark on the strike on Thursday at the end of its congress, held at the PermanentContinue Reading
President Bola Tinubu says he has signed an Executive Order to unlock about $10 billion in fresh investments in the oil and gas sector. He said this on Tuesday at the opening of a two-day retreat on economic transformation and development organised by the House of Representatives. Tinubu, whoContinue Reading
On Friday, April 26, 2024, the Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, took the State to a higher notch in the fight against insecurity with the ‘Unveiling of Operational Vehicles for the Kogi State Vigilante Service’. Forefront News Editor-in-Chief, AMOS DUNIA, who was in the State and witnessedContinue Reading
Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc (DSR) has unveiled plans to produce 700,000 metric tonnes of refined sugar from locally grown sugarcane in the next four years, through its Backward Integration Programme (BIP). Chairman of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, Aliko Dangote stated this at the company’s 18th Annual General Meeting (AGM)Continue Reading
The federal government has approved salary increase for civil servants across various consolidated salary structures. The increase which was announced on the eve of the Workers’ Day celebration, is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by Emmanuel Njoku, head of press, at the national salaries, incomes and wagesContinue Reading
Israeli officials are growing concerned that the International Criminal Court could soon issue arrest warrants against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other top officials over charges related to the war in Gaza, reports say. The court may accuse the senior government figures of pursuing an excessively harsh military responseContinue Reading
National Institute of Security Services (NISS) says it has engaged the Kogi State government to advance strategic collaboration that would enhance the application of Artificial Intelligence,AI, towards improving national security. Speaking during a visit to the Executive governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo at the GovernmentContinue Reading
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has announced a new minimum wage of N70,000 for civil servants. The governor made this known on Monday, while inaugurating the Labour House. Obaseki named the Labour House after Adams Oshiomhole, Senator representing Edo North, and former governor of the state. The newContinue Reading
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, ruled out imposition of candidates in the forthcoming local government council elections in the State. Governor Oborevwori who disclosed this at the PDP Delta Central Stakeholders meeting held at his Osubi country home, said Delta State Independent Electoral Commission, DSIEC, would soonContinue Reading
