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Peter Obi speaking during an engagement with Nigerians in Washington D.C. while discussing Nnamdi Kanu's detention and national dialogue.

Peter Obi Demands N5bn Damages, Public Apology from Kenneth Okonkwo Over Defamation Claims

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Peter Obi Demands N5bn Damages, Public Apology from Kenneth Okonkwo Over Defamation Claims

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele speaking on lawmakers’ salaries and allowances, stating that remuneration for National Assembly members is determined by RMAFC and not by legislators themselves.

Lawmakers Do Not Determine Their Own Pay: Senate Leader Bamidele

BizNest Daily4 months ago4 months ago03 mins

Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has rejected claims that members of the National Assembly are responsible for fixing their own salaries and allowances, stating that such decisions are exclusively handled by the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). His remarks came in response to a recent court judgment that declared controversial spending on lawmakers’ vehicles…

President Bola Tinubu announces emergency Ebola preparedness measures, including a N10 billion intervention fund and enhanced airport screening across Nigeria.

Tinubu Approves N10bn Ebola Emergency Fund as Nigeria Steps Up Border Surveillance

BizNest Daily4 months ago4 months ago06 mins

President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate release of N10 billion to strengthen Nigeria’s preparedness against the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak currently affecting parts of East and Central Africa. The President also approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness following growing concerns over the spread of the disease, which…

Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume addressing journalists during the 2026 Democracy Day briefing in Abuja while discussing inflation, insecurity, and economic reforms in Nigeria.

Inflation and Insecurity Remain Key Concerns Despite Reforms: FG.

BizNest Daily4 months ago4 months ago010 mins

The Federal Government has acknowledged that inflation and insecurity continue to weigh heavily on Nigerians, even as it maintains that recent economic reforms are beginning to deliver measurable results. Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday as part of activities marking the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, Secretary to the Government of the Federation,…

Zenith Bank Marks World Environment Day with Lagos Clean-Up Drive

BizNestDaily4 months ago4 months ago02 mins

Zenith Bank Plc has marked the 2026 World Environment Day with a two-phase environmental clean-up exercise across Lagos, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and environmental protection. The initiative began on June 3 with a street clean-up along Ajose Adeogun Street in Victoria Island, where bank employees cleared waste and educated residents on proper waste disposal….

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Health Workers Threaten Fresh Strike Over Delayed Salary Adjustment

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ALERT: JOHESU warns of a possible fresh nationwide strike as the Federal Government delays implementation of the long-awaited CONHESS salary adjustment.