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FG’s N70,000 transport allowance for workers could cost N465.7 billion as TUC rejects the deal

Nigeria’s 70,000 naira transport allowance could cost 465.7 billion naira over six months, and the Trade Union Congress says workers need a permanent raise instead.

Lagos residents, employers and workers must get health insurance by Dec. 31

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says residents, employers and workers must get covered by Dec. 31 ahead of mandatory health insurance enforcement from Jan. 1, 2027.

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ADC Picks Amaechi as Atiku’s Running Mate for 2027 Election

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Dangote refinery slashes petrol gantry price by N75 a litre

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Deregistration order: Atiku, Mark and Adeleke fume, vow to stay on the ballot

Opposition leaders Atiku Abubakar, David Mark and Ademola Adeleke have condemned a court order directing INEC to deregister the ADC, Accord and four other parties.

Digital postcode to transform commerce and security and cut delivery costs, says Tijani

Nigeria's digital alphanumeric postcode system, due to launch this year, will transform commerce, strengthen security and cut delivery costs nationwide, Minister Bosun Tijani says.

Troops Rescue Late General’s Wife From Bandits

KEY POINTS Nigerian Army and Air Force troops rescued Mrs. Rabe Abubakar during an...

Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Rises to 15.93% in May

KEY POINTS Nigeria's headline inflation rate increased to 15.93% in May 2026, marking the...

Security Agencies Arrest 46 Illegal Immigrants in Ogun

KEY POINTS Security agencies arrested 46 suspected illegal immigrants during a joint operation in...

Robbers Turn Enugu-Abakaliki Highway Into Death Trap

KEY POINTS A bus conductor died and several passengers were injured after a luxury...

Son Disputes Cause of Late General’s Death

KEY POINTS Late Major General Rabe Abubakar’s son says his father neither had diabetes...

Udenwa Threatens N5bn Lawsuit Against Kenneth Okonkwo Over Extortion Allegations

KEY POINTS Former Imo governor Achike Udenwa has threatened to sue Kenneth Okonkwo over...

Retired Army General Buried After Dying in Bandits’ Captivity

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FG’s N70,000 transport allowance for workers could cost N465.7 billion as TUC rejects the deal

Nigeria’s 70,000 naira transport allowance could cost 465.7 billion naira over six months, and the Trade Union Congress says workers need a permanent raise instead.

Lagos residents, employers and workers must get health insurance by Dec. 31

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says residents, employers and workers must get covered by Dec. 31 ahead of mandatory health insurance enforcement from Jan. 1, 2027.

Bandits Abduct Over 10 Passengers Travelling to Abuja

KEY POINTS Bandits reportedly abducted over 10 passengers and a driver travelling from Kebbi...

Swiss Authorities Confirm Ebola Patient’s Safe Arrival

KEY POINTS Ebola patient and husband arrive safely in Switzerland for treatment and isolation. ...