Nigerian editors have decried the hardship induced by FG’s current economic policies, calling for sustainable interventions to mitigate effects.

Tinubu has directed Finance Minister Wale Edun to propose a new national minimum wage figure to present to labour unions.

NLC spokesman, Benson Upah, said labour’s true concern is creating a national minimum wage that can stimulate capacity.

Nigeria’s organised Labour has suspended its industrial action for a week to allow for new minimum wage negotiations.

Seven new bodies have been found in Kenya’s Shakahola forest, where victims of a doomsday cult were buried last year.

APC member Jesutega Onokpasa says NLC’s strike over minimum wage is illegal and has a political agenda.

Despite an agreement reached with government, the natiowide strike continues pending a meeting with its organs, the NLC says.

The federal government has called an emergency meeting with labour union leaders to address the minimum wage demands.

“The legitimate demands of the labour unions for a fair and adequate minimum wage are understandable and justified,” CAN says.

Tinubu says the completion of critical infrastructure projects attests to power of collaboration.

Five people have been arrested in the south of Casablanca after 18.243 tonnes of cannabis resin was seized by Moroccan authorities.

Joe Keshi emphasised South Africa’s political shift and urged ANC to address its waning influence.

Somalia is planning to expel Ethiopian troops unless the controversial Somaliland port deal is scrapped.

Members of ASUU have joined the ongoing strike by Nigeria’s organised labour, pressing for equitable pay from government.

Adedipe, an economist, says Labour’s new minimum wage demands do not benefit any of the parties involved in the negotiation.

South Korea has agreed to lend billions of dollars to Tanzania and Ethiopia to facilitate access to Africa’s mineral resources.

Nigeria’s organised Labour has shut down the national grid and blocked access to airports as it begins a nationwide strike.

Central African Republic has arrested a European NGO employee for security threat and seeking to incite revolt against security forces.

INC President Okaba has emphasised the need for national unity and prosperity in Nigeria.

The Sultan of Sokoto has urged labour leaders to weigh the consequences of the strike on the well-being of Nigerians