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  • Like ASUU, Polytechnic Lecturers Issues 2-week Ultimatum to FG

    Like ASUU, Polytechnic Lecturers Issues 2-week Ultimatum to FG

    The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, has towed the path of its sister union in the university, the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, by issuing a two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government, urging the resolution of various longstanding issues affecting the polytechnic sector. The ultimatum, which begins on October 7, 2024, and concludes…

  • Naira Appreciates at Parallel

    Naira Appreciates at Parallel

    The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,700 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,705 per dollar on Monday.Similarly, the Naira depreciated to N1,669.15 per dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market, NAFEM. Data from FMDQ showed that the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM fell to N1,669.15 per dollar from N1,541.94 per dollar on Monday,…

  • Anxiety mounts as ASUU holds crucial meeting

    Anxiety mounts as ASUU holds crucial meeting

    Vanguard News Tension is high within Nigeria’s university community as the national leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) prepares to meet on Thursday, in Abuja. The union is expected to deliver a “State of the Nation” address during the meeting scheduled for this morning, fueling uncertainty, especially among students, as many fear…

  • High living cost: FG removes VAT on diesel, cooking gas, electric cars, others

    High living cost: FG removes VAT on diesel, cooking gas, electric cars, others

    The Federal Government has exempted a range of various energy products, including diesel, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), also known as cooking gas, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and electric vehicles, among others from value added tax (VAT). The announcement was made by Mohammed Manga, Director, Information and Public Relations in Federal Ministry of Finance via a…

  • ICPC recovers N13bn in 30 days, vows to tame corruption in 5 years

    ICPC recovers N13bn in 30 days, vows to tame corruption in 5 years

    The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has recovered N13 billion in diverted public funds over the past 30 days, marking a significant milestone in its anti-corruption efforts. This recovery is part of ICPC’s intensified measures to combat corruption, as detailed in its 2024-2028 Strategic Action Plan unveiled Wednesday in Abuja. The…

  • Top 10 strongest currencies in Africa

    Vanguard News Africa has a wide range of currencies across its countries, each with its own history and reasons for being one of the strongest in the world. Despite facing challenges, some African currencies have managed to hold their value against the US dollar. Let’s take a look at the top 10 strongest African currencies…

  • Caution Dauda Lawal over Latest Banditry in Zamfara state, Indigene Tells IGP

    Caution Dauda Lawal over Latest Banditry in Zamfara state, Indigene Tells IGP

    As the news of the latest banditry activity in Maradun area of Zamfara state is making rounds, lofty insights abound as deep investigative journalism has taken a centre stage concerning the prevailing Zamfara state insecurity menace. An indigene of Maradun and an appointee of the Zamfara state Government (name withheld), has called on the Inspector…

  • Full Text of President Tinubu’s speech on Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary

    Full Text of President Tinubu’s speech on Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary

    Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times. Our administration knows that many of you struggle with rising living costs and the search for meaningful employment. I want to assure you that your voices are heard. As your President, I assure…

  • Naira Under Fresh Pressure in Parallel Market Against U.S Dollar

    Naira Under Fresh Pressure in Parallel Market Against U.S Dollar

    Vanguard News There are indications that the nation’s currency has come under fresh demand pressure in the parallel market with significant depreciation recorded in the past week. Yesterday, parallel market dealers traded at N1,705/ $1.00 down from N1,655/$1.00 a week ago, with sustained day-to-day slide. Vanguard’s Naira watch indicates the steady slide is happening for…

  • Mega filling station owners offer to deliver fuel to 774 LGs at cheaper rate

    Mega filling station owners offer to deliver fuel to 774 LGs at cheaper rate

    The Association of Mega Filling Station Owners of Nigeria has called for a stronger partnership between the association and the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. The Association said it could transport fuel to the 774 local government headquarters in the country at a cheaper rate to make the product available to the…

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