South Korea facing the world’s lowest birth rate, is now turning to financial incentives in a bid to reverse its demographic decline. The Saha District in Busan has rolled out a new program that offers residents up to $38,000 for dating and marriage. This initiative is part of a broader effort to combat the nation’s…
The Concern Nigerian Youths for Good Governance (CNYGG) is calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to as a matter of urgency Sack Mele Kyari, the GCEO of NNPC before he rubbish the Renewed Hope administration led President Bola Tinubu. It is no longer news the level of hardship high cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Nigeria’s power generation made history, rising to a three-year high of 5,313mw on Monday. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser on Strategic Communication and Media Relations to the Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu. Adelabu, therefore urged Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to take…
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered organisations utilising Supernumerary Police (SPY) personnel to strictly adhere to the new standardised uniforms of the officers. Egbetokun, represented by Mr Bala Ciroma, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Administration and Finance, gave the order on Tuesday in Abuja at the inauguration of…
Nigeria is the third-largest debtor to the World Bank’s International Development Association as of June 30, 2024, following a significant increase in its borrowing from the institution. A financial statement dated June 30 2024 but recently made public and obtained by our correspondent on Tuesday disclosed this. The IDA, a key arm of the World…
The Nigeria Police Force has alleged that journalist David Hundeyin and another individual identified as Michael Temidayo Alade are accomplices of Bristol Isaac Tamunobifiri, also known as PIDOM. PIDOM, whom the police allege operates under the X handle @pidomnigeria, is a suspect in a case involving criminal conspiracy, sedition, and the unauthorised distribution of classified…
President Bola Tinubu says the relationship between Nigeria and China needs to be strengthened for trade advancement and economic development. Tinubu spoke on Tuesday during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, the capital of China. The president said Nigeria-China ties have been elevated to a comprehensive strategic partnership. Tinubu said his administration…
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has branded President Bola Tinubu a betrayer following the recent significant hike in fuel prices. In a statement signed by its President, Joe Ajaero, and made available to our correspondent in Abuja on Tuesday, the Labour Centre expressed shock and dismay at the clandestine increase in the pump price of…
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja, has ordered the remand of whistleblower, Isaac Bristol Tamunobifiri, also known as PIDOM, in Kuje correctional facility. PIDOM was arraigned on Tuesday, on a nine-count charge brought against him by the Inspector General of Police, on alleged money laundering, cybercrime, and unlawfully obtaining, retaining and…
The Nigerian government on Tuesday, September 3, announced its plan to increase Value Added Tax (VAT) from 7.5% to 10%. Taiwo Oyedele the Chairman Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee gave a hint on this while speaking during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics. According to Oyedele, the committee is proposing a law to…
