AFRICA

Nigeria Says It Won’t Pay Striking University Lecturers for Period of Strike

Adamu said the insistence by ASUU on being paid six months salaries of the strike period is stalling negotiations.

2 years ago

Nigeria Spends N18bn Daily on Petrol Subsidy, Finance Minister Reveals

She lamented the burden of petrol subsidy on the government and recommended a stakeholders’ meeting on the way forward.

2 years ago

Buhari, Aisha Condole with Obaigbena Family as Princess Margaret Is Laid to Rest Saturday

Princess Margaret, died at the age of 88, after a brief illness.

2 years ago

In Bid to Avoid Promotion Interview, Electricity Union Throws Nigeria into Total Blackout

After several hours of no electricity nationwide, the workers suspended the industrial action for two weeks.

2 years ago

‘Fraudulent’: Nigerian Governors Blast AGF Malami Over $418m Paris Club Refund, Say He’s Self-Serving

Malami had earlier said that governors originally created the liability whose payment they had also indemnified.

2 years ago

Nigeria Explains Why It Can’t Generate 5,000mw of Power

The federal government says it's due to shortage in gas supply.

2 years ago

NDLEA Arrests Abuja Businessman Over Online Sales of Illicit Drugs

Orakwe advertised Tramadol, Ketamine Hydrochloride injection, Hypnox flunitrazepam tablets among others on the Jiji.ng online marketplace.

2 years ago

Tinubu Visits Obasanjo in Abeokuta for Closed Door Meeting

He was accompanied by Femi Gbajabiamila, Bisi Akande, Nuhu Ribadu, Dapo Abiodun, Gbenga Daniel and Olusegun Osoba.

2 years ago

Nigeria: Discos Alert on Nationwide Blackout as TCN Workers Plan Wednesday Strike

The workers were said to be riled over the neglect of their welfare.

2 years ago