AFRICA

Ex-Finance Minister Shamsuddeen Usman Challenges Tinubu to Sack Incompetent Ministers to Serve as Deterrent

Ex-Finance Minister Shamsuddeen challenged Tinubu to act on words, demanding dismissal of underperforming ministers to ensure governance effectiveness.

5 months ago

ExxonMobil’s $1.28bn Nigerian Assets Sale To Seplat Could Be Approved Within Two Weeks, Says NUPRC

With the potential approval of ExxonMobil's $1.28 Billion asset sale to Seplat, Nigeria anticipates increased oil production.

5 months ago

Shettima To Nigerians: Be Patient With Tinubu As He Steers Ship Of State Through Economic Turbulence 

Nigeria's VP Shettima says President Tinubu is taking wise, statesmanly decisions like petrol subsidy, removal to save Nigeria.

5 months ago

Rivers Tanker Fire: Umahi Cautions Road Users against Hard Drugs, Recklessness

Works minister Dave Umahi has absolved the federal government and the road contractor of complicity in the Rivers tanker fire.

5 months ago

Minimum Wage Agreement Can Be Reached In A Month If Government Is Serious About Negotiation, Says Ndubuaku

Nigerians’ hopes are being dashed, we should not create a situation of a violent revolution in this country, says Ndubuaku.

5 months ago

Osifo: We Are Open To Negotiations With The Government Regarding The N615,000 Minimum Wage Proposal, We Are Not Forcing Our Position

"We expect a counter offer regarding the proposed minimum wage. We are open to conversations," says RUC president Festus Osifo.

5 months ago

Obi: Umahi’s Claim That I’m Inciting South-Easterners Against Government A Baseless Distraction, Designed To Defame Me

Peter Obi, in response to Umahi, has said he would not reduce himself to those who wallow in ethnic politics.

5 months ago

Nigeria Struggling To Meet SDG 16 Agenda For 2030, Says UN

The UN says Nigeria is lagging in SDG 16 goals, calling for targeted peace-building efforts in regions like Niger Delta.

5 months ago

Anambra Workers Angry over Soludo’s Absence at May Day Rally

Anambra workers say Soludo stayed away from May Day rally because of the long list of needs presented by labour.

5 months ago

Nigeria Struggles to Meet OPEC Quota Amid Declining Crude Oil Production in April

Despite raised hopes in January, Nigeria's crude oil output declined again in April 2024, raising concerns over sustainability.

5 months ago