AFRICA

Historic Moment For South Africa As ANC Loses Majority for First Time Since End of Apartheid

“We're willing to negotiate with the ANC, but not the ANC of Cyril Ramaphosa," MK Party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndlela said.

4 months ago

To Boost Natural Gas Use, Nigeria Opens CNG Conversion And Training Centre in Abuja

NASENI and Portland Gas launched a new CNG reverse-engineering centre in Abuja, heralding a new era in Nigeria’s energy sector.

4 months ago

Ogun State Poised To Become Oil-Producing State As NNPC Begins Exploration

NNPC is set to initiate oil and gas exploration in Ogun, bringing the state closer to becoming an oil producer.

4 months ago

Festus Osifo: Labour’s Issue Is the Minimum Wage’s Value, Not Its Amount

TUC President Osifo says the upcoming strike is due to the government's unwillingness to negotiate the minimum wage.

4 months ago

Barau To Nigerians: Zonal Development Commission Bill Not A Return to Regional Government 

Senate Deputy President Barau has clarified the zonal development commissions’ creation is not an attempt to revert to regional government.

4 months ago

Government Defends Proposed N60,000 Minimum Wage For Nigerian Workers, As Labour Declares Strike 

The organised private sector has expressed concern over lack of consensus on minimum wage negotiations as labour declares strike.

4 months ago

How Umahi Earned Tinubu’s Glowing Praise For Work On Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

While in Lagos, Tinubu showered praise on his Works Minister Dave Umahi, describing him as "diligent and very effective."

4 months ago

Tight Security as Sanusi, Bayero Lead Separate Jumaat Prayers in Kano

Sanusi II, who appeared in full traditional regalia, rode a white horse to the Kano city central mosque.

4 months ago

Nigerian Labour Unions Declare Nationwide Strike Over New Minimum Wage From Monday

Union leaders in Nigeria have justified a workers' strike starting Monday, stating minimum wage negotiations with government expired May 31.

4 months ago

Stakeholders to Discuss Food Poisoning in Nigeria

Annually, over 200,000 Nigerians die from food poisoning caused by poor food preparation, unsafe practices and inadequate regulation, NAFDAC says.

4 months ago