June 04
Nigeria: 'Workers Must Not Perish for Nation to Develop' - Ogun NLC
"It will be 'fire-for-fire' for any state governor that refuses to implement the new minimum wage when signed into law," a labour official said. Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Sani Presents Certificates of Occupancy to Nigeria Air Force
The governor congratulated Mr Abubakar on his remarkable achievements since assuming office. Read more »
Nigeria: World Cup Qualifiers - Super Eagles Not Under Pressure, Nwabali Declares
However, amidst the turbulent preparations, Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has assured fans that there's no need to panic. Read more »
Nigeria: Army Explains Presence of Soldiers At Govt-Labour Negotiation Venue
The NLC had accused the Nigerian army of surrounding its meeting venue with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation with soldiers. Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles Unveil Stylish New Jersey Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers
Nigeria has a reputation for producing some of the most stylish and trendy jerseys in the sport. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Uncover Gang Targeting, Killing Uber Drivers
"The discovery of this criminal enterprise targeting Uber drivers in the state followed the disappearance of one Oghenevwarhe Barry Akpobome, an Uber driver." Read more »
Nigeria: NPFL - Massive Fans' Turnout Adds Glamour to Title Race in Lagos, Ibadan
For this weekend, Lagos and Ibadan had exceptional atmosphere, attracting not just regular fans but even celebrities who came to cheer their clubs to victory Read more »
Nigeria: OPEC Extends Oil Production Cut
OPEC disclosed this at its 37th OPEC and non-OPEC ministerial meeting. Read more »
Nigeria: Chaos At Oyo State Secretariat As Labour Evicts Workers
"See, this is the Garri that I drink inside the office. I can no longer eat good food again because the salary is not enough. I can hardly pay my children's school fees," a civil… Read more »
Nigeria: The Govt-Labour Tango - Questions Labour Must Answer
In spite of the terrible economic situation we are facing, I ask: Is the medicine for headache the cutting of the head? Read more »
June 03
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Nigerian Govt Urges NLC, TUC to Halt Strike, Continue Negotiation
Information minister says the tripartite committee which has been meeting on the matter is prepared to establish a realistic minimum wage for Nigerian workers. Read more »
June 04
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Strike May End Today As Nigerian Govt, Labour Unions Reach Agreement
President Bola Tinubu says he is committed to implementing a National Minimum Wage that is higher than the N60,000 offered by the government. Read more »
June 03
Nigeria: Why Nigerians Should Embrace Use of Bicycle As Means of Transportation - FRSC Official
The FRSC sector commander made the call for the use of bicycles as a means of transportation in commemoration of this year's World Bicycle Day. Read more »
Nigeria: Flashback - 41-Year-Old News Headline Shows How History Is Repeated in Kano Emirate Crisis
A news report by the defunct New Nigerian Newspaper, of 21 October 1983, recently posted on Facebook by a journalist, Jaafar Jaafar, highlights how history is being repeated in… Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Workers Shut Federal Secretariat As Labour Begins Indefinite Strike
The joint trade unions commenced an indefinite strike due to the federal government's failure to meet its demands for a new minimum wage and to reverse the recent increase in… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Visual Artist Unveils Artworks At British Airways' Renovated Lounge
The New Beginnings artworks were unveiled at the lounge's grand reopening in Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to Enhance Living Condition of Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu on Monday in Abuja reaffirmed his administration's dedication to enhancing the quality of lives for all Nigerians. Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Warns Against Use of Sniper, Other Chemicals for Food Preservation
The NAFDAC DG noted that there are safer means of preserving food items, such as bio-pesticides. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Hisbah Arrests Controversial Musician for Reciting Quran 'Incorrectly'
He was arrested at his Kano residence. Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Strike Paralyses Activities in Bauchi, Borno, Yobe
Government offices, schools and banks were closed in compliance with the industrial action. Read more »
Nigeria: Strike - Labour Shuts Offices, Businesses, Other Facilities in Ekiti
"The strike became the last resort after labour unions had displayed uncommon understanding over the need to improve on workers' welfare," Mr Kolapo said. Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Disrupts Exams At Ondo Health School, Students Kick
The Chairperson of the Ondo State NLC, Victor Amoko, confirmed the total compliance with the strike, noting that both the public and private sectors were effectively shut down in… Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Workers' Strike Disrupts Academic Activities Across Nigeria
PREMIUM TIMES visited schools across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Lagos, and spoke to students in tertiary institutions across the country to monitor the compliance and… Read more »
Nigeria: Strike - Electricity Company Confirms Power Outages in Rivers, Bayelsa, Others
It is uncertain how long the power outages would last. Read more »
Nigeria: NDDC Plans Ferry Services, Jetties in Niger Delta Communities
"For the Niger Delta to develop, we will not wait for foreigners, we shall use what we have to stimulate our local economy." Read more »