LAGOS, Nigeria — The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Lagos State Chapter, has demanded an upward review of the minimum wage for workers in the state to ₦150,000, citing soaring living costs. In a statement signed Friday by Lagos Chairperson, Mrs Funmi Sesi, the union described the current ₦85,000 wage as “grossly inadequate” given the city’s…
ABUJA, Nigeria — The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr Adebowale Adedokun, has urged the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to produce procurement-specialised lawyers to combat corruption and inefficiencies in public procurement. Speaking at the NBA’s 65th Annual General Conference in Enugu, Adedokun said legal professionals must take ownership of the standard bidding…
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigerians applying for passports from 1 September will pay significantly higher fees, following the Federal Government’s approval of a steep upward review. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) confirmed the revised charges on Thursday, stating that they apply only to applications processed within Nigeria. According to the new structure, the 32-page passport with…
YOBE, Nigeria – The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), in partnership with Action Against Hunger (ACF), has disbursed over ₦80 million in cash-for-food assistance to 898 households devastated by recent flooding and windstorms in three local government areas. SEMA officials disclosed the relief during a Thursday monitoring exercise, noting that 329 households in Fika,…
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has launched a nationwide civil service personnel audit aimed at eliminating ghost workers and modernising the public sector. The Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF) announced the exercise on Wednesday. Under the new system, every civil servant’s record will be linked to their Bank Verification Number…
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has received a $1 million humanitarian donation from the Chinese government to support communities hit hardest by recent floods. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, announced the support during a signing ceremony in Abuja on Wednesday, describing the aid as “a reflection of the long-standing bilateral relations between…
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticised the Edo State House of Assembly over its resolution urging the Congress to allow Bernard Jormah Egwahide complete his tenure as Edo State Council chairperson. In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, signed by Acting General Secretary, Benson Upah, the NLC described the assembly’s…
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) on Tuesday confirmed that all passengers aboard a Kaduna-bound train were safe after it derailed between Kubwa and Asham stations on the Abuja–Kaduna corridor. In a statement issued in Abuja, NRC Managing Director, Mr Kayode Opeifa, said the train derailed at kilometre 49 around 11:09 a.m., damaging…
ABUJA, Nigeria – New Zealand has opened fresh job opportunities for Nigerians with the launch of new seasonal work visas lasting up to three years, aimed at tackling critical labour shortages across its economy. Effective December 6, 2025, the scheme introduces two visa categories: Global Workforce Seasonal Visa (GWSV): For skilled workers in seasonal roles,…
ABUJA, Nigeria – Former Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises, Dr Joe Abah, has faulted the planned salary review for political office holders, describing it as ill-timed and insensitive amid Nigeria’s economic challenges. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday, Dr Abah said while salary adjustments could be justified, the sequencing was wrong….
