Nigeria: Nedogas 300 Mmscfd Kwale Gas Facility Ready for Commissioning 6 June

The formal commissioning ceremony of the facility will be performed by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo on 6 June, 2024. Read more »

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: 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: 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: 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 »

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: 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: 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: Labour Unions Begin Nationwide Strike

On Sunday, a meeting between representatives of the federal government, leadership of the National Assembly and officials of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union… Read more »

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 »

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: 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: 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 »

Nigeria: Strike - Workers in Delta Shut Govt Offices, Schools, Hospitals

Delta House of Assembly and the State High Court complex were closed, and officials of the labour unions were seen enforcing compliance. Read more »

Nigeria: Group Wants Tinubu to Declare State of Emergency On Education

The group urged governors nationwide to prioritise investments in the education sector and rescue primary education in their states, "which is the foundation of good education." Read more »