Written by The German government on Wednesday backed an increase in the minimum wage to 14.60 euros per hour, the largest hike since the country adopted a minimum wage a decade ago. The increase will come in two stages, rising from the current 12.82 euros ($14.90) to 13.90 euros at the start of next year, and … Continue reading “German Govt Approves €14.60/Hour Minimum Wage”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has signed the instrument of clemency and pardon. The President executed the relevant instruments of release to complete the process of formally exercising his constitutional power of prerogative of mercy to grant pardon and clemency to specific individuals who were earlier convicted for various offences. READ ALSO: VIDEO: Tinubu Grants … Continue reading “UPDATED: Tinubu Signs Instrument Of Pardon, Delists Illicit Drug Convicts, Others”
Canada’s central bank cut its key lending rate to 2.25 percent on Wednesday, saying that while the global economy has shown resilience in response to President Donald Trump’s trade war, “the impact is becoming more evident.” The cut by a quarter of a point marked the second consecutive rate reduction by the Bank of … Continue reading “Canada Central Bank Cuts Lending Rate To 2.25%”
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Call for Applications: Academic and Non-Academic Staff Recruitment at the Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB) The Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB) is a forward-thinking institution committed to excellence in teaching, research, and innovation. Established to promote cutting-edge education that bridges science, technology, and military-civilian collaboration, NAUB is shaping the next generation of leaders, innovators, and … Continue reading “Academic and Non-Academic Staff Recruitment at the Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB)”
Gaza’s civil defence agency said Wednesday that overnight air strikes killed at least 50 people in the Palestinian territory, as the Israeli military hit a string of targets after an attack that left a soldier dead. Agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal called the strikes “a clear and flagrant violation of the ceasefire agreement”. However, US … Continue reading “At Least 50 Killed In Israeli Strikes Says Gaza’s Civil Defence”
Nigeria’s Money Supply (M²) dropped month-on-month (MoM) to about ₦118 trillion in September 2025. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) disclosed this Tuesday in its Money and Credit Statistics Data for September 2025, which indicated that the various components of the money supply recorded a decline during the period, except Currency Outside Banks (CoB). … Continue reading “Nigeria’s Money Supply Drops To ₦118trn”
A downgraded Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Cuba early on Wednesday after ripping a path of destruction across Jamaica, which authorities have designated a “disaster area.” The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Melissa, which it described as an “extremely dangerous hurricane”, had weakened to a Category 3 storm before it made landfall in Santiago … Continue reading “Downgraded Hurricane Melissa Makes Landfall In Cuba, NHC Says”
A total of 170 foreign nationals have applied for Nigerian citizenship. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this in a statement on his X handle after presiding over a meeting of the Citizenship Advisory Committee in Abuja. According to him, a Citizenship Advisory Committee whose responsibility is to review and recommend citizenship applications … Continue reading “170 Foreigners Apply For Nigerian Citizenship, Says Tunji-Ojo”
Many Nigerians in the diaspora have raised certain questions regarding the new tax reform laws and the possible implications. Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, clarified issues of concern in a frequently asked questions and answers note. READ: Will the money I send to Nigeria (for family, upkeep, gifts, projects, … Continue reading “The Impact Of New Tax Reform Laws On Nigerians In Diaspora”
The newly-appointed service chiefs have arrived at the National Assembly for their screening by the Senate. READ ALSO: Meet Tinubu’s New Service Chiefs They arrived at the NASS Complex about 10 a.m. on Wednesday, accompanied by other senior military officers. The new service chiefs arrived at the NASS Complex about 10 a.m. on Wednesday, … Continue reading “New Service Chiefs Arrive NASS For Screening”