Nigeria: N30,000 Minimum Wage for Nigerian Workers Grossly Inadequate - Soludo

"I say this because the amount cannot afford a bag of 50kg rice, let alone other domestic problems staring families in the face on daily basis." Read more »

Nigeria: May Day - Zamfara Civil Servants Bemoan Non-Payment of Salaries for Three Months

Workers in Zamfara State have not received salaries for three months. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest Suspected IPOB Members Who Allegedly Killed Five Officers, Couple in Imo

PREMIUM TIMES reported how gunmen, on 21 April, killed the officers at a restaurant in the state and also killed a couple. Read more »

Egypt: Egypt Finally Opens Border to Nigerian Evacuees From Sudan

The evacuees had been unable to get into Egypt since last Thursday owing to logistics and diplomatic issues. Read more »

Nigeria: Kidnappers Release Ex-NBA President Okey Wali After 14 Days in Captivity

Former NBA president Okey Wali was abducted 14 days ago following an attack on his convoy by kidnappers. Read more »

Nigeria: Importation of Indomie Noodles Remains Banned in Nigeria - NAFDAC

Meanwhile, the management of Dufil Prima Foods Plc, makers of Indomie Noodles in Nigeria, has said its products are 100 per cent locally produced in the country and are safe for… Read more »

Nigeria: Workers' Day - Tinubu Promises Nigerian Workers 'Living Wage ', Says Minimum Wage Not Enough

"In the Nigeria, I shall have the honour and privilege to lead from May 29, workers will have more than a minimum wage. You will have a living wage to have a decent life and… Read more »

Nigeria: Matric Board Announces Date for Rescheduled Exams

JAMB said out of the 1,586,765 candidates that indicated an interest in sitting the examination, only 80,166 are now outstanding. Read more »

Nigeria: 9th National Assembly Has Delivered Democracy Dividends to Nigerians - Lawan

Mr Lawan said the ninth National Assembly successfully passed many critical bills that had become jinxed under the previous assembly. Read more »

Nigeria: What Buhari Has Achieved in Eight Years - Presidency

In his inaugural speech in 2015, Mr Buhari said his administration would focus on the economy, fight corruption, and provide security. Read more »

Nigeria: Tiwa Savage to Perform At King Charles III Coronation Concert

Tiwa Savage would perform alongside Paloma Faith, rock 'n' roll legend Steve Winwood, internationally renowned pianist Lang Lang and pop star Nicole Scherzinger. Read more »

Nigeria: No Plan to Withdraw Redesigned Naira Notes From Circulation - CBN

The bank described the speculation as unfounded and an attempt by some interests to cause panic among the public. Read more »

Nigeria: NNPP HQ Overrules Ogun Chapter On Petition Against Gov Abiodun's Re-Election

The national leadership of the NNPP ovrerrules the state chapter's decision to withdraw the petition Read more »

Nigeria: The Tenth National Assembly and the Challenges Ahead

A sore case with every legislative set is budget racketeering. Budgets are annually padded for the benefits of lawmakers. Read more »

Nigeria/Zambia: U-17 Afcon - Favour Daniel Gives Golden Eaglets Winning Start Against Zambia

The Eaglets won though substitute Light Eke casually lost the penalty kick awarded to Nigeria two minutes into additional time. Read more »

Nigeria: Police to Demolish, Renovate Dilapidated Structures in Barracks - Official

He said the IGP has mapped out strategies to ensure that policemen and their families live comfortably in a very decent environment. Read more »

Nigeria: 10th House - Despite Murder Trial, House Leader, Doguwa Joins Speakership Race

"......My passion for nation-building has fuelled my desire to seek this office at this critical time when various divergent views of governance exist in different zones in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Ohanaeze's New President Iwuanyanwu Pledges to Secure Nnamdi Kanu's Release

Mr Iwuanyanwu, 80, also vowed to pursue the creation of an additional state in the South-east region of Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: No Plans to Phase Out Redesigned Naira Notes - CBN

Mr Abdulmumin said the CBN bank was committed to supplying the "approved indent" for the smooth running of the economy. Read more »

Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Unveils Lagos' First Set of Electric Buses

Governor Sanwo-olu announced the delivery of the first set of electric buses for the Lagos State mass transit scheme. Read more »

Nigeria: Real Reasons Census Was Postponed - Official

Mr Jalingo, who asserted the preparedness of the commission for the 2023 census, said the NPC had prepared the ground for the first-ever digital census in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: NDLEA Intercepts Illicit Drugs in Imported Car, Food Items

Mr Babafemi said the drugs weighing 63 kilogrammes were concealed in a used Toyota Corolla car imported from Canada. Read more »

Nigeria: Ogun NNPP Withdraws Petition Against Gov Abiodun's Election Victory

The chairman of the party in the state, Sunday Oginni, announced on Sunday at a press conference held at the party secretariat in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Eliminate Three Bandits, Recover Weapons in Zamfara

The troops also recovered one PKT gun with 48 rounds of 7.62mm x 54 ammunition, three AK 47 rifles, three magazines with 63 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and three… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Makes U-Turn, Approves Eagle Square for May Day Parade

The NLC and the TUC had said that the federal government refused their request to use the venue for the Workers Day celebration. Read more »