Reading Time: 2 minutesFollowing a hiatus of two years necessitated by extensive refurbishment endeavors, the Senate reconvened its plenary sessions within the confines of its newly rejuvenated chambers, signifying a pivotal juncture in legislative proceedings. The return to the venerable halls elicited palpable anticipation and fervor,...

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Presidents of the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress, Joe Ajaero and Festus Osifo, jointly addressed the May Day celebration in Abuja, articulating a collective plea for the Federal Government to promptly rescind the recent escalation in electricity tariffs. Additionally,...

Reading Time: < 1 minuteDuring the May Day celebration in Abuja, Minister of State for Labour, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, revealed that the new minimum wage, despite ongoing negotiations by the Tripartite Committee On National Minimum Wage, will officially commence from May 1, 2024. Expressing regret over the...

Reading Time: 2 minutesIn observance of this year’s International Workers’ Day, also known as May Day, former presidential candidates Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party extend their commendations to Nigerian workers for their invaluable contributions to the...

Reading Time: < 1 minuteDr. Gabriel Ogbechie, the visionary behind the Rainoil Group, a major player in Nigeria’s indigenous oil and gas sector, shares invaluable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Speaking at the 2024 edition of ‘The Platform’, an initiative dedicated to nurturing talent and fostering growth,...

Reading Time: 2 minutesFunke Bucknor, the Chief Executive Officer of Zapphire Events, delves into her transformative journey within the wedding planning industry, unveiling the narrative of her entrepreneurial odyssey spanning over two decades. Speaking at the annual non-profit initiative of Covenant Christian Centre, ‘The Platforms’, Bucknor...

Reading Time: 2 minutesOhimai Atafo, popularly known as Mai Atafo, distinguishes himself as a Nigerian Fashion Designer renowned for his eponymous brand, Mai Atafo. Recounting his voyage into entrepreneurship at the 2024 edition of ‘The Platform’, Atafo unveils the narrative of his unanticipated departure from the...

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe erstwhile Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has commenced a legal confrontation against the jurisdictional authority of the Lagos High Court to prosecute him on charges instigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). During the latest court...

Reading Time: 2 minutesIn a consequential development concerning the judicial proceedings against former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, his spouse, Hafsat, and six other individuals, a Kano High Court has designated May 16, 2024, for a critical ruling on the contentious issue of serving criminal indictments via substituted...