Nigeria: NLC Strike - Interrogating Tinubu's Subsidy Removal Rationale

Before its official removal in May 2023 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, fuel subsidy regime had been in Nigeria for more than 53 years, having begun in the 1970s. However,… Read more »

Nigeria: NAF Airstrikes Neutralise Several Terrorists in Lake Chad

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Monday said it neutrlised several Boko Haram/Islamic States of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in air strikes in the Tumbuns on the fringes… Read more »

Nigeria: 23 People Die in Kebbi Boat Mishap

At least 23 persons were reportedly killed in a boat mishap which occurred in Yauri river in Kebbi state. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt, Labour Reach Truce, Planned Strike Suspended for One Month

Organised Labour last night suspended its planned nationwide strike for one month following an agreement with the Federal Government. Though details of the Memorandum of… Read more »

Nigeria: Dollar Now Underground Currency of Nigeria's Economy - Peter Obi

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has lamented the 'dollarisation' of the Nigerian economy. Read more »

Nigeria: Climate Change - Stanbic IBTC Provides 30,000 Units of Trees for States

Stanbic IBTC Plc, weekend, provided 30,000 units of trees to be planted in 10 states of the federation. Read more »

Nigeria: Strike - NLC, TUC to Consider Govt Offer - Minister

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Malam Mohammed Idris, says the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) will consider the offers made by… Read more »

Nigeria: 24 Hours to Nationwide Strike - Govt's Meeting With NLC, TUC Ends in Deadlock

The meeting between the Federal Government and Organised Labour, yesterday ended in deadlock as leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and their Trade Union Congress of… Read more »

Nigeria: Independence Day - Tinubu's Commitment to Gender Inclusivity Lauded

As Nigeria celebrated her 63rd Independence Day, Glamodi Women and Girls Development Initiative (GLAMODI), has applauded President Bola Tinubu's notable commitment to gender… Read more »

Nigeria: Border Security - Forum Seeks End to Influx of Illegal Immigrants

The Stakeholders Forum on Border Management on Thursday met with different agencies operating at Seme Border posts with the aim of ending the influx of illegal immigrants in… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Invites NLC, TUC to Emergency Meeting Over Looming Nationwide Strike

The Federal Government, in a desperate move to avert the planned nationwide strike from October 3, has summoned an emergency meeting with the leaders of Nigeria Labour Congress,… Read more »

Nigeria: Omo-Agege Heads to Appeal Court Over Tribunal Judgement

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has directed his legal team to immediately proceed with an appeal against today's judgment… Read more »

Nigeria: Sam Larry Explains How N2m Led to His Brawl With Mohbad

Nigerian socialite, Balogun Olamilekan Eletu aka Sam Larry has explained that his brawl with Mohbad was over N2million owed him by the late singer. Read more »

Nigeria: We'll Ensure Nigerians've Access to Clean Water, Proper Sanitation Facilities, Others - Govt

The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Thursday, maintained its resolve to ensure Nigerians have access to clean water, proper… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Shuts Popular Ladipo Market Over Filthy Environment

Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate closure of Ladipo Market, Mushin, over alleged environmental infractions including, reckless waste disposal, unhygienic premises,… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Tells Unions Why They Can't Go on Planned Strike

The Federal Government yesterday asked the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and its Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, counterpart, to shelve their planned nationwide indefinite… Read more »

Nigeria: ICPC Auctions 2 Containers of Seized Sample Items At Tin-Can Port

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Offenses Commission, ICPC has auctioned two 20 footer containers of samples of items seized from officials of government agencies… Read more »

Nigeria: Again, FCTA Crushes Over 470 Motorcycles for Illegal Operation in Abuja

The Joint Task Force of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Thursday crushed more than 470 motorcycles impounded for operating illegally in the capital city,… Read more »

Nigeria: Oshodi-Apapa - Lagos, Truckers, Stakeholders Meet As Gridlock Worsens

As the gridlock on the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway worsened, yesterday, the Lagos State government, representatives of transporter unions, truckers and port operators, yesterday, vowed… Read more »

Nigeria: Okonjo-Iweala Advocates Collective Approach in Tackling Socio-Economic Challenges in South East

The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okojo-Iweala, has urged South-East stakeholders to foster joint leadership in order to collectively tackle the… Read more »

Nigeria: Mohbad - Telling the Tale of a Star Born After Death

The death of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, a singer, rapper, songwriter and performing artist, has been acknowledged globally by his fans (many of them… Read more »

Nigeria: Artists Need to Study Contracts Signed With Labels - Funke Akindele

Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has urged up-and-coming artists to study their contracts before signing with labels. Read more »

Nigeria: 4.6 Billion People At Risk of Rabies Infection - WMA

... Advocate incorporation of disease education in school curricula Read more »

South Africa: South Africa, Nigeria Top Countries Consuming Podcasts in Africa - Spotify

Spotify, global online streaming platform has revealed South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and Angola as the top five countries consuming podcasts in Africa. Read more »

Nigeria: Oct 1 - 'False, Misleading' - Tinubu Will Not Announce New Wage for Workers, Says Labour Ministry

The Ministry of Labour says the report that President Bola Tinubu would announce a wage award to workers on Independence Day is untrue. Read more »