Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Strike Begins As National Assembly's Intervention Fails

The organised labour Sunday insisted that its indefinite strike would begin today as planned following the federal government's refusal to increase the minimum wage above N60,000. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Gov to Declare State of Emergency On Education

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State will Tuesday declare a state of emergency in the education sector, marking the first anniversary of his administration. Read more »

Nigeria: State Police or the State of the Police in Nigeria?

A nasty experience of generalised insecurity in Nigeria has provoked a debate about how best police and policing Nigeria might be organised. There are those who feel that what the… Read more »

Nigeria: How Governor Dikko Radda Is Tackling Banditry in Katsina

Fifth columnists from all walks of life that provide information to bandits regarding security operations are the major challenge facing Katsina State, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda… Read more »

Nigeria: Kefas Warns Taraba Pilgrims Against Carrying Contraband to Saudi Arabia

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has cautioned the state's intending Muslim pilgrims for this year's Hajj against carrying any contraband items to Saudi Arabia. Read more »

Nigeria: Wema Bank Disburses N90m to Promo Winners

Wema Bank has rounded off its 5 for 5 season 3 promo with over N90 million disbursed to Nigerians across the country, topping the cumulative N63.3 million from Seasons 1 and 2, and… Read more »

Nigeria: National Peace Committee Should Intervene in Plateau

The recent killing of 19 residents of Zurak village in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State is one killing too many. It marked yet another setback to the state that has been… Read more »

Nigeria: Borno Govt Goes Spiritual Over Destruction of Electricity Towers

The Borno State government has adopted a spiritual strategy to address the recurrent destruction of electricity towers along the Maiduguri-Damaturu Road. Read more »

West Africa: Implications of Conference of Sahel States in Senegal

Senegal hosted a conference on Saturday, June 1 under the theme "The Alliance of Sahel States, a new platform for Senegal's regional integration", a development that could have… Read more »

Nigeria: Ondo Gov Asks Disco to Stop Estimated Billing, Provide Meters

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has ordered the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) to stop issuing estimated billing to electricity consumers in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Face Governance, Elections Are Over - - Kukah Centre

Political actors and stakeholders have been advised to be committed to good governance, rebuilding trust and creating confidence to ensure social cohesion and conflict-free society… Read more »

Nigeria: Mass Sack Disrupts CBN's Operations

The recent mass sacking of various cadres of staff has started affecting operations of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Daily Trust has learnt. Read more »

Nigeria: Amnesty Programme Reiterates Commitment to Niger Delta Peace, Security

The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dennis Brutu Otuaro, has reiterated his commitment to diligently working towards achieving peace and security in the… Read more »

Cameroon: Gwoza Elders Seek Repatriation of Borno Refugees From Cameroon

Gwoza Elites Forum has called on President Bola Tinubu to support the Borno State government to repatriate its refugees from neighbouring Cameroon. Read more »

Nigeria: Ndphc Leads Partners to Turn Sod for Light Up Agbara Project

Managing Director, Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Chief Chiedu Ugbo has led other stakeholders in the electricity industry to the groundbreaking of the Light Up Agbara… Read more »

Nigeria: Zenith Named Most Sustainable Bank As Adaora Assume Office As Gmd

Zenith Bank Plc has been named the "Most Sustainable Bank, Nigeria" in the International Banker 2024 Banking Awards, retaining the title for the second consecutive year. Read more »

Nigeria: Oando Recorded N3.4tr Turnover in 2023

Oando PLC, foremost indigenous energy group, has recorded a turnover of N3.4 trillion and profit after tax (PAT) of N74.7 billion in its unaudited results for the year ended… Read more »

Nigeria: Cybersecurity - Firm Urges Nigerians to Guide Their Data Online

The TFHost, a website hosting company, has called on Nigerians to guide their data from cybercriminals by ensuring healthy online practices. Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - Electoral Hub Harps On Credible Polls, Launches Emb Books

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Electoral Hub has urged Nigerians to insist and work towards achieving credible elections and quality democracy in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu, Appoint a Special Envoy to Expedite Lake Chad Recharging

As the waters of Lake Chad continue to recede, the time to act is now. The shrinking of this vital water body not only poses an existential threat to millions but also exacerbates… Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna to Expand Road Infrastructure Projects

Kaduna state governor, Senator Uba Sani's has vowed to expand road infrastructure projects as part of efforts to boost industrialization and economic viability across the state. Read more »

Chad: Air France Passengers Lament After 72-Hour Stay in Chad

As dozens of Paris-Abuja bound passengers remain stranded in Chad, Air France has attributed the flight disruption to a heavy thunderstorm which caused damage to the aircraft. Read more »

Nigeria: Fomwan Cleans National Mosque

The FCT chapter of the Federation of Muslim Women's Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN) has charged residents to see the responsibility of the cleanliness of the territory as a… Read more »

Nigeria: Abuja Hosts Road Show On World Milk Day

At an event commemorating the 2024 World Milk Day in Abuja, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr Sabi Abdullahi, disclosed that the federal government will… Read more »

Nigeria: Edo Gov'ship / Internal Crisis Not a Threat to My Chances - LP Candidate

Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) for the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, Bar. Olumide Akpata, has said the leadership crisis rocking the party in the state will… Read more »