National Assembly ‘Plans To Approve’ N70,000 Minimum Wage; Labour, FG, States May Agree To Compromise Deal
National Assembly is poised to approve a minimum wage increase to N70,000, exceeding the N62,000 proposed by the federal government.
National Assembly is poised to approve a minimum wage increase to N70,000, exceeding the N62,000 proposed by the federal government.
Aviation Minister Keyamo, in collaboration with other government agencies, is planning measures to curb touting and extortion at international airports.
Tinubu has admonished civil servants for receiving salaries abroad without resigning and advocates for restitution, disciplinary measures against implicated supervisors.
A PwC report has indicated that Nigeria’s inflation rate will decline to 29.5% in the second half of 2024.
The federal government, through housing Minister Ahmed Dangiwa, will initiate the construction of 2,000 housing units in eight states
The NUJ has cautioned politicians in Ondo, Edo States to refrain from attacking journalists during the forthcoming elections
NNPC GCEO Mele Kyari has confirmed the OB3 Gas Pipeline project’s completion in August, unlocking two billion SCF of gas daily.
Nigeria’s military, in an air raid operation, have found and destroyed about 13 illegal refining sites in the South-South
Dangote refinery has accused multinationals of hiking crude prices to sabotage the refinery’s local crude supply.
Brentex CPP, under Howard Wang, has employed 1,925 Nigerians and over 61 local sub-contractors in the AKK Gas Pipeline endeavour.
With 1159 suspected Cholera cases, the FG has urged Nigerians to improve sanitation, seek immediate medical attention if symptomatic
Sarkin Dawaki Babba of Kano Emirate says deposed Emir Bayero’s supporters have remained calm because they’re respecting a court order.
Katsina State Police spokesperson Sadiq says investigation is ongoing to identify the perpetrators of the Danmusa LGA abductions and killings.
Solid minerals minister Dele Alake has presented gold bars to President Tinubu, emphasising the sector’s potential to enhance Nigeria’s reserves.
NDLEA operatives have busted a snake-guarded shrine used to store illicit drugs in Benin, Edo State.
“Being diagnosed with cancer was the best thing to ever happen to me,” says ‘King of Steeze’ Farooq Oreagba.
Firefighters were quick on the scene to contain the blaze at Christ Embassy Church headquarters in Lagos; cause still unknown.
EXCERPT: FAAN’s MD, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, has set up a task force to tackle harassment and extortion at Nigerian airports.
Production at Aiteo’s Nembe Oilfield has restarted post-oil leak, with enhanced safety protocols and continued spill management.
Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters has announced operational adjustments to safeguard farmers and ensure successful rainy season farming nationwide.
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