AFRICA

Fashola on Minimum Wage Act: National Assembly Might Have Acted Unconstitutionally

Fashola has argued that NASS should legislate minimum wage on hourly wages, not monthly salaries, for constitutional compliance and clarity.

7 months ago

Former Senate President Saraki’s Mother, Florence Saraki, Passes Away At 84

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has announced the peaceful passing of his mother, Chief Mrs. Florence Morenike Saraki.

7 months ago

Nigerians Are Getting Hungrier, A Revolution Is Coming, Food Security Expert, Ekeanyanwu Warns

Security expert Ekeanyanwu says the hunger crisis in Nigeria is caused by insecurity and argued for mechanisation of agriculture.

7 months ago

Nigeria Awards N14bn Contract for Outer Mariner Shoreline Reinforcement

Buildwell has been awarded a N14 billion contract by the Nigerian government to reconstruct the deteriorating outer Mariner shoreline in…

7 months ago

Tensions Escalate As Armed Group Attacks Niger’s PetroChina-Funded Pipeline, Threatens More Attacks

The Patriotic Liberation Front has claimed responsibility for disabling part of a PetroChina-funded pipeline in Niger Republic.

7 months ago

Nigeria Awards N14bn Contract for Outer Mariner Shoreline Reinforcement

Buildwell has been awarded a N14 billion contract by the Nigerian government to reconstruct the deteriorating outer Mariner shoreline in…

7 months ago

Police, AVG Vow to Hunt Down Killers of Nnewi Vigilante Commander To Enforce Sit-At-Home

Police in Anambra State and Anambra Vigilante Group have vowed to hunt down killers of the commander of Nnewi vigilante.

7 months ago

Deadly Fire Erupts at Ammunition Depot in Chad

Chad authorities reported a massive fire at an ammunition depot, triggering significant explosions and causing multiple fatalities and injuries.

7 months ago

Protests, Gunshots in Rivers Over Council Tenureship Crisis; Policeman, Vigilante Killed

"If it'll cost us our lives to stand on the part of truth, we'll do that," said Rivers Governor Fubara.

7 months ago

Adewale Oyerinde: Labour’s N250,000 Minimum Wage Proposal Needs Economic Consideration

Ability to pay and enterprise sustainability are factors to be taken into consideration in deciding minimum wage, says Adewale Oyerinde.

7 months ago