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Binance CEO alleges Nigerian officials demand payments to resolve issues with FG

The backdrop to this revelation stems from a series of events beginning on February 28, when two senior executives of Binance were detained by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA)

May 7, 2024

News

Labour sets May 31 deadline for new minimum wage

Labour demanded swift approval of a new living wage of ₦615,000 by the administration before the end of May, warning of potential unrest if negotiations continue beyond that deadline.

May 2, 2024

News

NLC rejects 35% salary raise, demands N615,000 living wage

He argued that the minimum wage should not fall below N615,000, emphasizing the need for a "living wage" that sustains workers without resorting to borrowing or malnutrition.

May 1, 2024

Business·News

Worker’s Day: AMORAN charges workers to persevere despite economy hardship

The General Secretary of Articulated Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN), Ogun state chapter, Com. Oluwatoyin Kelani, has charged workers to be resilient even as the country’s hardship bites harder.

May 1, 2024

Metro

Economic downturn: Firm harps on investment in cybersecurity

A consultancy firm specialized in training cybersecurity professionals has advocated for collaborations, investments, and cyber security education of Nigeria youths. Omowunmi Oyetinbo, Head of Operations, Wellspring Consulting, noted that if Nigeria can become

May 1, 2024

Tech

Fuel Scarcity: Nigerians don’t deserve this, NUJ tells FG

The Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ, Ogun State Council has urged relevant authorities to stop its policies that led to the untold hardship on Nigerians. The union raised concerns over the sudden

April 29, 2024

Metro

Fuel scarcity hits Abuja and five other states

Scarcity of petrol hit Abuja and five other states! Stations closed, long queues formed, and commuters stranded as buses lacked fuel. Transport fares soared as the few with petrol charged more. Thousands

April 25, 2024

News

Chinese supermarket shuts doors after denying Nigerian’s entry

Trouble is brewing for a Chinese supermarket in Abuja after reports surfaced that they’ve been stopping Nigerian customers from shopping there. Nigerians are very angry about this, and Ogunwatch looked into the

April 22, 2024

News

Realtor commends Tinubu forex policy, calls for sustenance of Naira value

Real estate entrepreneur, Amb.(Dr) Babatunde Adeyemo, has praised the forex policy of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying it is working but urged the President to also focus on sustaining the improving Naira

April 18, 2024

News

OGUN: Remi Tinubu launches renewed hope initiative for South West women

The first lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu has said not less than 120 women from the six southwest states will receive N60million from the Renewed Hope Initiative Women Agricultural Support Programme. Mrs.

April 16, 2024

Agriculture