Nigerian states may lay off 600,000 employees to implement a new minimum wage amid a severe fiscal crisis.
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Governor Uzodinma urges Nigerians to support President Tinubu, emphasizing his efforts in economic reforms, security, and infrastructure development.
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a significant boost in revenue collection for the Apapa Area Command in the first half of 2024. Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, head of the command, revealed that they collected a staggering N1.02 trillion between January and June. This impressive figure represents a 143% increase compared to the N421 billion collected during the same period in 2023.
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A court in Benue State, Nigeria, has delayed a hearing on the legality of a curfew order imposed by Governor Hyacinth Alia. The order restricts public gatherings and events to before 10 pm. The opposition party and a human rights activist argue the curfew violates citizens’ rights. Residents face uncertainty as the order remains in effect.
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Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu secures a second term as ECOWAS Chairman, focusing on regional stability and democratic values.
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The NDLEA has arrested a monarch and others for drug trafficking, seizing large quantities of cannabis and cocaine across Nigeria.
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Nigeria’s LNG exports have dropped by 13% due to persistent gas shortages, impacting the economy and highlighting energy sector challenges.
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President Bola Tinubu calls on ECOWAS to establish a regional standby force to enhance security and economic progress, emphasizing the need for substantial financial resources and political will.
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Nigeria’s House of Representatives is embroiled in a controversy with the Nigerian Maritime Safety and Administration Agency (NIMASA) over alleged failures to deliver on corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs in coastal communities. Lawmakers are demanding answers and threaten to arrest the agency’s Director-General.
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