Civil servants demand N154,000 minimum wage and 120% salary increase, citing rising inflation, high living costs and declining purchasing power nationwide.
Nigeria's federal government says it is finalising funds and logistics for evacuating citizens from the Middle East as Emirates Airlines suspends Dubai flights again over escalating conflict.
Vice President Kashim Shettima and former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan are expected in Anambra for Governor Charles Soludo's second-term inauguration in Awka.
A community group has urged Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo to intervene urgently in the Agbede throne dispute as a claimant defies court orders and occupies the palace.
AfDB approved a $200 million facility for Nigeria's Bank of Industry to boost SMEs, manufacturing and green industrialization, with women-led and youth businesses prioritized.
Industry Minister of State John Enoh unveiled plans to revive Nigeria's cotton-to-garment industry and create 1.5 million jobs after cotton output crashed 95 percent.