The Federal Government of Nigeria has committed to increasing the national minimum wage to a figure higher than the initially proposed N60,000. This decision emerged from a pivotal meeting with labour leaders held on Monday night in Abuja, aimed at resolving the ongoing dispute over the national minimum wage. The discussions were convened in response…
Nurses and midwives have joined the nationwide strike in solidarity with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC). The National Association of Nurses and Midwives (NANM) has directed its members to embark on the strike, demanding better working conditions and improved welfare. This move has significantly impacted healthcare services across the country,…
The Federal Government has raised alarms over the organized labour’s demand for a national minimum wage of N494,000. According to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, such a hike would result in a staggering yearly expenditure of N9.5 trillion. Idris, speaking at a news conference in Abuja, warned that meeting this demand…
On Thursday, President Bola Tinubu inaugurated the Wuye bridge interchange, a significant infrastructure project connecting Wuse and Wuye Districts in the Federal Capital City (FCC). This project marks a major milestone in the government’s ongoing efforts to enhance connectivity and improve transportation within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). During the inauguration, President Tinubu reassured Nigerians…
In a series of meticulously planned and executed counter-terrorism operations, the Nigerian Army has successfully dismantled a notorious kidnap syndicate operating in Benue State. Acting on precise and actionable intelligence, troops launched a decisive raid on a known hideout in Sankara, located in the Ukum Local Government Area. The operation culminated in the neutralization of…
In a historic move, President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed into law the bill to revert to Nigeria’s old national anthem, “Nigeria We Hail Thee,” which had been replaced in 1978 by the military government of Olusegun Obasanjo. The newly re-adopted anthem, written by Lillian Jean Williams in 1959 and composed by Frances Berda, begins…
The federal government has asked members of the National Assembly to subject the Nigerian National Anthem Bill to wider consultations before passing it. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, stated this in Abuja on Monday at a public hearing on the bill to revert to the old national anthem. The…
Nigeria’s housing deficit has reached a staggering 28 million units, marking a critical point in the nation’s ongoing struggle to provide adequate housing for its rapidly growing population. The recent discovery of makeshift apartments under Lagos bridges, where tenants pay N250,000 annually, has sparked public outrage and highlighted the urgency of the housing crisis. The…
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has celebrated the recent decision of the Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, which upheld his election as the state’s duly elected governor. In an interview with journalists in Abuja on Monday, Governor Ododo dedicated this victory to the people of Kogi State, emphasizing their unwavering support throughout the…
Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation, has unveiled an ambitious proposal to harness solar energy to power the country’s international airports. This initiative aligns with the global shift towards eco-friendly practices and green technologies, as mandated by the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) long-term aspiration of achieving net-zero emissions in the aviation sector. By implementing…
