The allocation of N13billion for refreshments, travels and welfare of members of the National Assembly in the 2017 budget has drawn the ire of Civil Society Organisations.
Nationwide Strike Looms Over Minimum Wage
Members of National Union of Textile Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria (NUTGTWN), affiliate body of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have threatened to proceed on nationwide strike over alleged delay by the Federal Government to urgently commence process for upward review of national minimum wage.
EFCC Claims Diversion Of $3 Million Paris Club Refund Money By Zamfara State Governor
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has accused Zamfara State Governor, Abdullaziz Yari, of diverting $3million being part of the State’s share of the recently disbursed Paris Club refund cash, for the construction of a hotel in Lagos.
FG To Employ 15 Million Youths Before 2020
The Federal Government has expressed readiness to create a minimum of 15 million jobs for unemployed Nigerians before 2020.
82 Chibok Girls To Meet Parents In Abuja
The Federal Government has concluded plans to reunite the latest batch of released Chibok girls with their parents in Abuja.
Why Government Loses Corruption Cases By Femi Falana (SAN)
This paper was delivered at the Training of Trainer Programme organized by the United Nation Development Programme (UNDP) in conjunction with Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) in Lagos between 12th and 14th April, 2017.