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Lagos water concession and prepaid meters will deepen hardship, CAPPA warns

CAPPA has warned that concessioning Lagos's water and expanding prepaid meters could deepen hardship and cut off low-income residents, and it demanded the MoU's publication.

Outrage grows over airport safety concerns as unions picket Air Peace

The picketing of Air Peace by aviation unions has drawn outrage over airport safety and security, after it stranded thousands and cost over N2 billion.

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Lagos water concession and prepaid meters will deepen hardship, CAPPA warns

CAPPA has warned that concessioning Lagos's water and expanding prepaid meters could deepen hardship and cut off low-income residents, and it demanded the MoU's publication.

Outrage grows over airport safety concerns as unions picket Air Peace

The picketing of Air Peace by aviation unions has drawn outrage over airport safety and security, after it stranded thousands and cost over N2 billion.

Gumi defends public funding of marriages in Shariah states

Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has defended using public funds to support marriages in Nigeria's Shariah states, calling the practice a legitimate part of governance.

Nigeria’s refineries will soon bounce back, Tinubu says

President Tinubu says Nigeria's refineries will soon bounce back, while complaining that CNG benefits flow to truck owners rather than commuters, as NUPENG raised concerns.