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  The Oyo State Government has approved a minimum wage of ₦80,000 for the state workforce. The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, in a statement said the Technical Committee set up by the State Government recommended and ...

  The dollar surged and bitcoin hit a record high Wednesday before Donald Trump claimed victory in the US election, with traders ramping up bets on fresh tax cuts, tariffs, and rising inflation. While polls had shown the race on a ...

  Elon Musk’s wealth could grow by about $15 billion as Tesla’s stock surged following Donald Trump’s recent election victory. Tesla shares rose nearly 15% in pre-market trading, reaching $289.44, which added around $113 billion to the company’s overall value. ...

  Although Kamala Harris didn’t win the presidential race, Cardi B is making it clear that her admiration and support for the Vice President remain strong. On Wednesday, Cardi shared a heartfelt message to Harris on Instagram, applauding her strength ...

  Donald Trump delivered his victory speech at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, before the election results were officially confirmed but when it became clear he was likely to win. Alongside him were his running mate JD Vance, campaign manager ...

  Former President Donald Trump is projected to win a second term, marking a historic return nearly four years after leaving office amid legal and political challenges. Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) announced Trump’s victory after he secured Pennsylvania and Alaska, ...

  Donald Trump stated he would be willing to concede defeat in Tuesday’s election, provided it is “a fair election,” while expressing continued concerns about electronic voting machines. “If I lose an election, if it’s a fair election, I would ...

  Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar recently shared the steps he would have taken if he were President of Nigeria, detailing his approach to economic reform, security, education, and healthcare. In an interview, Atiku outlined his vision, noting that he ...

  The Joint Action Committee (JAC), comprising the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), has announced the suspension of its nationwide strike, effective November 5, 2024. According to ...

  The Nigeria Police Force has stated that individuals over the age of seven can be prosecuted. This announcement follows the backlash surrounding the arraignment of #Endbadgovernance protesters on Friday Muyiwa Ogunjobi, the police spokesperson, made this comment during an ...

  Professor Amos Utuama, a former deputy governor of Delta State, has passed away. Former Delta state Deputy Governor, passes away at 76According to Sahara Reporters, the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) died early Saturday morning in Lagos Born on ...

  Governor Seyi Makinde expressed concerns that Nigeria risks becoming a one-party state if citizens do not take steps to protect multiparty democracy in the lead-up to the 2027 elections. Speaking at the Fashola Agribusiness Hub, Makinde emphasized the importance ...

  Ahead of the American presidential campaign, Elon Musk and Cardi B engaged in a heated conversation on social media. An X user posted a video of Cardi B struggling on Kamala Harris campaign stage due to a broken teleprompter, ...

  Libya’s migrant crisis has severely impacted Nigerians and other West African migrants seeking better lives in Europe Many have fallen victim to human traffickers, facing exploitation, abuse, and modern-day slavery. According to PUNCH, the crisis stems from economic instability ...

  Joshua Bamiloye, the son of evangelist Mike Bamiloye, has criticized Peter Obi’s remarks regarding church vigils, labeling them as “misguided” and “offensive.” During an episode of the Honest Bunch Podcast, Obi suggested that Nigeria should prioritize productivity by limiting ...

  The Rivers State Government has refuted claims from a social media post alleging that Governor Siminalayi Fubara ordered the shutdown of oil operations in the state. The viral post claimed that the governor directed the closure of Nigerian National ...

  Skitmaker Zicsaloma, has shared an unsettling experience at his residence. On Friday, November 1, 2024, Zicsaloma posted a video on Instagram showing his collapsed parlour POP ceiling. He recounted waking up to a loud sound, thinking his house was ...

  Wema Bank Launches Export Trade Academy to Empower Nigerian SMEs in International Markets In a bold step towards empowering Nigeria’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs), Wema Bank has launched the Wema Export Trade Academy, a groundbreaking initiative designed to ...

  Wema Bank Releases Q3 2024 Unaudited Results… Reports Profit Before Tax of ₦60.62billion, a 174% YonY Growth . Wema Bank Nigeria (“Wema” or “the Bank”)) has released its unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended September 30th 2024, ...

  Lagos- 30 Ocrober 2024, as part of its commitment to sustainable finance and taking active steps towards reducing its carbon footprint, FirstBank has joined the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) to promote sustainable finance, combat climate change and ...

  About 110 customers of the United Bank for Africa have been rewarded with N42.8m in its ongoing Legacy Promo. The promo, which is part of its ‘75 Years, 75 Winners’ celebration, held its October draw, where the winners emerged. ...

  Leading financial technology firm, OPay, has been recognised as the ‘Mobile Payment Solutions Provider of the Year’ award at the 12th Annual Banks and Other Financial Institutions Awards. OPay said that the recognition was a testament to its continued ...

  The Abia State Independent Electoral Commission has promised to deliver a free and fair Local Government election. This is as the commission invited political parties and stakeholders to a briefing ahead of the November 2, 2024, LG election in ...

  Heirs Holdings and the Tony Elumelu Foundation have provided $5,000 in seed capital to young African entrepreneurs to spur economic growth across the continent. The announcement was made during the Future Investment Initiative New Africa Summit in Saudi Arabia, ...

  The President of Coscharis Group, Dr Cosmas Maduka, has been inducted as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Directors, Nigeria. This conferment was made known through a statement made available to The PUNCH on Monday by the company’s ...