AFRICA

Minimum Wage Negotiations Stall As Labour Leaders Reject, Express Disappointment In Government’s N48,000 Offer

Nigeria’s organised labour has pulled out of talks with the government after rejecting N48,000 minimum wage offer, citing economic realities.

5 months ago

BPE to Receive Funding for Electricity Meter Project As Senate Approves $500 Million World Bank Loan

The Senate approved a $500 million loan request by President Bola Tinubu to provide electricity meters under World Bank funding.

5 months ago

Nigeria Contemplates Utilising Pension Funds for Infrastructure and Housing Projects

Nigeria's federal government has outlined plans to tap from locally available sources of income like pension funds to develop infrastructure.

5 months ago

Putin Voices Support For China’s Proposed Ukraine Peace Plan Ahead Of Beijing Visit

Putin has voiced support for China’s proposal for resolving its conflict with Ukraine, commending China’s deep understanding of the crisis.

5 months ago

Nigeria Gains 16,300 Square Kilometres Of Maritime Territory As UN Approves Nigeria’s Extended Continental Shelf

President Tinubu has said that the addition of maritime territory to Nigeria is important for future economic growth, strategic positioning

5 months ago

Obasanjo Says Western Democracy Has Failed Africa, Backs ‘Afro-Democracy’

Former Nigeria President Obasanjo says western democracy is not working and recommended a return to the African way of life.

5 months ago

Abia Governor Otti Unveils Forensic Report Exposing Financial Malfeasance, Shows N12.8bn Paid To Ghost Contractors

Alex Otti has unveiled a forensic report uncovering financial misconduct during the tenure of the previous administration.

5 months ago

Leah Sharibu’s Parents Wish Her ‘Happy Birthday’ As She Clocks 21 In Boko Haram’s Den

Leah Sharibu's parents are begging Tinubu and his wife to help release her from Boko Haram as she turns 21.

5 months ago

To Revolutionise Communication, Nigeria Approves Deployment of 90,000km Fiber Optic Cable 

Nigeria's Federal Government on Tuesday approved two critical projects for the digital economy and technology startup ecosystem in the country.

5 months ago

Don’t Derail Government’s Transformation Plans in Power Sector, Nigeria Appeals To Labour Unions

The Nigerian government has assured labour unions that its demand on reversal of tariff increase will be looked into.

5 months ago