#ASUUstrike: Details of FG’s meeting with lecturers emerge

The Federal Government has insisted it supports the renegotiation of the welfare package for university workers in line with current realities. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, stated this during a meeting with members of the 2009 FG and university-based unions renegotiation committee on Monday. Ngige admitted the government was not pleased with

Multiple People Shot In New York City Subway

At least 13 people have been shot in an incident during morning rush hour at a New York subway station. According to local media, shots were fired at the 36th Street station in Sunset Park around 0830 local time (1330 GMT) on Tuesday morning. Photos from the scene show bloodied passengers lying on the station

FG Approves New Federal Polytechnics

The Federal Government has approved three new Federal Polytechnics, as part of efforts to make tertiary education more accessible in the country. The polytechnics will be sited in Umunnoechi, Abia State, Orogun Delta State, and Kabo in Kano State. According to a statement by the Director, Press and Public Relations, the Federal Ministry of Education,

Obi Cubana celebrates his birthday

Today, April 12 is the birthday of Obinna iyiegbu (Obi Cubana) and he has decided to make it loud. The Odogwu Bitters crooner is set to throw a party in Abuja today which headlines Phyno and Dj Big N. Congratulations 🎊 to the generous Obi Cubana…

FG, ASUU meet to resume negotiation

ASUU President, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke and Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige The Federal Government through the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, is set to meet with the Academic Staff Union of Universities today, Monday, April 11, 2022, The PUNCH reports. The meeting which is scheduled to commence by 5 p.m will

MTN Gets CBN Approval To Operate Payment Service Bank

Telecommunication giant, MTN, has received the final approval to operate as Momo Payment Service Bank Limited (Momo PSB). The approval was granted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), according to a statement issued on Monday by MTN Secretary, Uro Ukpanah. “MTN Nigeria Communications PIc (MN Nigeria) announces the receipt of a letter dated 8