Nigeria: Govt Offers to Pay Above $40, Reaches Agreement With Labour

The Organised Labour and Federal Government have reached a tentative agreement on the new national minimum wage with a resolution to further engage daily for the next one week at… Read more »

Nigeria: Army Pulls Out 16 Generals

Nigerian Army Education Corps (NAEC) has pulled out 16 Generals who retired from active military service. Read more »

Nigeria: Labour Strike Won't Affect Airlift of Pilgrims - NAHCON

National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has allayed the fear of intending pilgrims for the 2024 Hajj, saying the ongoing strike embarked upon by the Nigeria Labour Congress… Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt Warns NLC, TUC Against Planned Indefinite Strike

The federal government has warned the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), not to discontinue the ongoing negotiations over the new minimum wage. Read more »

Nigeria: Abba Kyari Released From Prison After 27 Months

Former Deputy Commissioner of Police and head of the Intelligent Response Team (IRT) of the Nigeria Police, Abba Kyari, has been released from the Kuje Custodial Centre in the… Read more »

Nigeria: $4.60bn Dollar Supply At Official Market Fails to Lift Naira

The naira, Nigeria's currency, ended the month weaker, despite a surge in dollar supply amounting to $4.60 billion in the official foreign exchange (FX) market, reports… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Seeks Global Investment in Nigeria's Blue Economy

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has invited countries worldwide, especially those on the African continent, to take advantage of the investment opportunities that abound in Nigeria's… Read more »

Nigeria: Wizkid Sends Cryptic Message As Davido's Crypto Currency Tanks

Popular Nigerian singer, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, also known as Wizkid has presumably taunted fellow singer David Adeleke, Davido over the deflation of Davido's recently launched… Read more »

Nigeria: UN Pledges Solidarity to Nigeria in Fight Against Human Rights Violations

The United Nations Human Rights Office in Nigeria has stressed the imperative for swift and complete implementation of all policy commitments pertaining to human rights. Read more »

Nigeria: Davido Ventures Into Cryptocurrency With Launch of Meme Coin $davido

Nigerian music star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has ventured into the cryptocurrency arena by launching his own meme coin, $Davido. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Reject Use of Mercenaries to End Security Challenges

House of Representatives has stepped down an amendment to a motion seeking foreign intervention to address Nigeria's insecurity issues. Read more »

Nigeria: Criminal Trial Over Maradona Death Set for Oct. 1

A criminal court in Argentina has postponed to Oct. 1 the start of a trial in a criminal negligence case brought against eight people allegedly involved in the death of football… Read more »

Nigeria: Okpekpe Race Organisers Celebrate First Nigerian to Run Sub 31 Minutes

Pamodzi Sports Marketing, organisers of the Gold Label Okpekpke International 10km Road Race, say Francis James' first sub-31 minutes performance at this year's edition shows their… Read more »

Nigeria: We Must Build a Nigeria for Generations Unborn - Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to build a nation for generations unborn. Read more »

Nigeria: May 29 - EFCC Secures 3,175 Convictions, Recovers N156bn in 1 Year

The executive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that the commission secured 3,175 convictions and recovered N156,… Read more »

Nigeria: Ban On Sachet Alcoholic Drinks Will Affect Economy - Group

A group, the Concerned Citizens of Nigeria (CONCON), has stated that the continued ban on sachet alcoholic drinks in Nigeria will affect the nation's economy. Read more »

Nigeria: Teesside Varsity - Federal Govt Moves to Stop Deportation of Nigerian Students From UK

In response to the recent deportation orders issued against some Nigerian students at Teesside University in the United Kingdom, the Federal Government of Nigeria, on Sunday, held… Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-Minister Ezekwesili Rejects New National Anthem, Says Law Is 'Obnoxious'

A former Minister of Education, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has rejected the new National Anthem, saying she will always stick to the old National Anthem of 'Arise O Compatriots'. Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists Commander Lawal Kwalba Surrenders to Troops in Kaduna

A notorious terrorist commander identified as Lawal Kwalba has surrendered to the troops of the Nigerian Army in Kaduna State. Read more »

Nigeria: 31 Killed, 40 Missing As Terrorists Attack Fishermen in Borno

No fewer than 31 fishermen have been killed while 40 others have been declared missing when suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists launched a deadly attack on Tunbun Rogo, a fishing… Read more »

Nigeria: Come Clean On Fuel Subsidy, Tax Regime, Others, Atiku, PDP Tell Tinubu

Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has reflected on the one year anniversary of President Bola Tinubu in office and declared that Nigeria is not working. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu's Policies Enhancing Food Security, Social Welfare - APC Council

President Bola Tinubu administration made notable strides in addressing food insecurity and improving social welfare programs, says the APC Non-Serving Senators Council. Read more »

Nigeria: 300 Informal Settlements Razed As Gas Explosion Hits Lagos Community

Over 300 wooden shanties have been damaged in a recent gas explosion at Tejousho NTA 10 axis in Lagos on Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Real Reasons Tinubu Okayed Old Nigeria's National Anthem

President Bola Tinubu has assented to the National Anthem Bill 2024, reverting to the old Nigeria's national anthem, "Nigeria, we hail thee" from "Arise O Compatriot" on Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Reject Use of Foreign Mercenaries to Combat Insecurity

The Federal House of Representatives on Wednesday stepped down an amendment to a motion, seeking foreign intervention to address Nigeria's insecurity challenges. Read more »