Ajaero: “N70,000 is a 133% increase from the old rate, and we broke the jinx of negotiating every 5 years.”

Women Affairs Minister Kennedy-Ohanenye has alleged harassment for rejecting $500 million loan, criticising World Bank’s 40% consultation fees and conditions.

NCoS has released photographs of 119 inmates who escaped from Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre due to wall damage.

VP Shettima has stressed the importance of public-private synergy for AfCFTA’s Digital Trade Protocol, affirming government’s commitment to digital infrastructure.

Tension in Edo has escalated as PDP and APC blame each other for the Benin Airport shooting that killed a policeman.

FCCPC has accused Meta of data misuse and market abuse, imposing a $220 million fine for infringing Nigerian consumer rights.

Tinubu has promised to revive Nigeria’s smelter firm as management pledges to inject $500m to better company’s fortune.

Katsina police have apprehended 13-year-old Umar Hassan for allegedly assisting bandits with information on potential targets and villages.

First Lady Remi Tinubu says Nigeria’s goal of universal health coverage needs the efforts and partnership of the private sector.

Tinubu departs Abuja on Saturday to participate in the sixth mid-year coordination meeting of the AU.

NDLEA, alongside Customs, have seized 8,774 cartons of codeine syrup worth N9.8bn in their latest successful operation against drug cartels.

Labour is taking this on a sombre note because given Nigeria’s economic realities, N70,000 is not enough, says Benson Upah.

“I want to state categorically, that is fallacy,” CDS Musa said while denying claims of securing illegal mining sites.

Governor Obaseki has announced intensified security measures and raids to combat illegal arms and criminal gangs in Edo State.

President Tinubu has urged stronger economic ties with Portugal, Vietnam, and Kuwait while exploring new partnership opportunities with them.

The US will provide an additional $203 million to aid civilians affected by the war in Sudan, officials announce.

The Senate has introduced bill to create National Independent Local Government Electoral Commission to promote transparency in local elections.

IGP Egbetokun has restructured the Special Task Force on Illegal Bunkering, appointing DCP Sulaiman as Commander to combat oil theft.

The Senate has passed Nigeria Insurance Industry Reform Bill 2024 for second reading, to modernise and boost the insurance sector.

Dr. Sununu has highlighted the need for age-appropriate entry into the education system and transparent policies in private institutions.