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Workers on the payroll of Oyo State Government will begin to receive the newly approved ₦80,000 minimum wage starting January 2025. This follows an agreement reached between the Oyo State Government and organized labour on the implementation of the minimum wage and consequential adjustments. The Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Olanike Adeyemo, and the Head of Service, Mrs. Olubunmi Oni, signed the agreement on behalf of the government, while Kayode Martins of the Nigeria Labour Congress and Bosun Olabiyi of the Trade Union Congress signed for organized labour. The new minimum wage salary structure will take effect nominally from…

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, recently presented a ₦1.54 trillion budget for the year 2025 to the state House of Assembly. The budget, titled “Budget of Hope and Prosperity,” aims to stimulate economic growth, reduce inequality, and improve citizens’ well-being. Here are some key points: The budget prioritizes infrastructure, healthcare, housing, security, education, youth empowerment, job creation, and agriculture. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

Real Madrid and Brazil winger Vinícius Jr. has been named the Best Men’s Player of the Year at the 2024 FIFA The Best Awards. The 24-year-old forward received the prestigious award in Doha, Qatar, after an outstanding 2023-24 season with Real Madrid, where he played a key role in winning the UEFA Champions League and La Liga. Vinícius Jr. scored 24 goals and provided 11 assists in 39 appearances for Real Madrid last season. His exceptional performance throughout the year earned him this recognition, making him the first Brazilian to win the FIFA Best Player award since 2007.

The Nigerian Senate has advanced a bill aimed at banning the use of foreign currencies, including the Dollar and Pound, for all transactions within the country. Sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko, the bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Alter the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007, No. 7, to Prohibit the Use of Foreign Currencies for Remuneration and Other Related Matters,” seeks to ensure that all financial transactions, including payments and salaries, are conducted exclusively in the Nigerian Naira. Senator Nwoko emphasized that the persistent use of foreign currencies like the Dollar, Pound, and Euro undermines the value…

Nigerian stand-up comedian Bovi Ugboma has expressed his strong stance against beating children as a form of discipline. In a recent episode of “The Honest Bunch” podcast, Bovi emphasized that children should not be beaten, regardless of their misbehavior. He shared a personal experience involving his son, who, when angry, threw objects and broke the television on three different occasions. Bovi noted that while he was able to afford replacements, the situation could have been different if he couldn’t. He further explained that when disciplining children, it’s important to ask oneself if the goal is to correct the child or…

Temu, the popular e-commerce app owned by China’s PDD Holdings, has once again topped Apple’s list of the most downloaded free apps on the U.S. iOS store for the second consecutive year. This achievement highlights the growing popularity of Chinese apps in the world’s largest consumer market. ByteDance’s TikTok, despite facing uncertainties over its future in the U.S., managed to secure the third spot, while Temu’s competitor, fast-fashion giant Shein, ranked 12th. According to StatCounter data, Apple’s iOS holds over 56% of the U.S. mobile phone market. Temu’s success can be attributed to its aggressive pricing and direct shipping of…

Oyo State ranks third among Nigerian states in paying the highest minimum wage, as revealed by the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, in a statement issued in Ibadan, the state capital, on Monday. While Lagos and Rivers States, with their abundant natural resources, pay a minimum wage of ₦85,000, Oyo State offers ₦80,000. This is notable given that the Federal Government recently set the minimum wage at ₦70,000. Oyelade pointed out that although four other states—Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Enugu, and Niger—also pay ₦80,000, none has a workforce as large as Oyo’s. “Oyo ranks third among states paying…

Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, is in Abuja, Nigeria, to visit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The visit underscores the strong diplomatic ties between the two West African nations. During the meeting, both leaders discussed various bilateral issues, including economic cooperation, regional security, and strategies to enhance trade relations between Nigeria and Ghana. President Tinubu commended Mahama for his recent electoral victory and expressed optimism about the future collaboration between their administrations. The visit also provided an opportunity for the leaders to exchange views on the ongoing efforts to promote peace and stability within the Economic Community of West African States…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 792 suspects over cryptocurrency investment fraud, romance scams, and other related offences. Wilson Uwujaren, Director of Public Affairs of the anti-graft agency, made this known while briefing journalists in Lagos on Monday. He said the suspects were arrested on Tuesday last week in a surprise operation at their hideout at the Big Leaf Building, on No.7, Oyin Jolayemi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. According to Uwujaren, the operation followed actionable intelligence and months of surveillance and monitoring of activities of the syndicate. He said that 148 Chinese, 40 Filipinos, one Pakistani, and…

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed multiple establishments, including Celestial Church, The Lord’s Chosen Church, hotels, and restaurants, due to noise pollution. Related || Lagos shuts down Churches, Establishments The General Manager of LASEPA, who confirmed this in a statement on Monday, said the agency’s decision was part of an intensified effort to curb environmental infractions that pose a risk to public health and safety in the state. Ajayi noted that the crackdown aimed to address the harmful impact of persistent noise pollution in some parts of the state. According to the statement, the affected areas included…