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Nigeria warns agency heads of sanctions over inflated contracts

Nigeria's federal government says heads of state-owned enterprises who award inflated contracts outside procurement law will face sanctions, in a new directive from George Akume.

Lagos police rescue three girls from suspected trafficking in Badagry, hunt for traffickers

A routine patrol in Badagry stopped a motorcycle carrying three girls who police say are trafficking victims, and officers are now hunting the suspected traffickers.

NLC Rejects Proposed Petrol Price Hike Amid Economic Hardship

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the proposed petrol price hike, arguing it will worsen economic hardship in Nigeria and urging the government to seek alternative solutions.

Amid Economic Hardship, President Tinubu Spends N2.3 Billion on Foreign Trips in Six Months

Amid economic hardship, President Tinubu's foreign trips cost N2.3 billion, drawing criticism as Nigerians face inflation and hardship.

NLC Announces Nationwide Protest Against Economic Hardship

The Nigeria Labour Congress plans a two-day protest over soaring inflation and declining wages, demanding government action to alleviate the economic strain faced by millions of Nigerian workers.

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Nigeria warns agency heads of sanctions over inflated contracts

Nigeria's federal government says heads of state-owned enterprises who award inflated contracts outside procurement law will face sanctions, in a new directive from George Akume.

Lagos police rescue three girls from suspected trafficking in Badagry, hunt for traffickers

A routine patrol in Badagry stopped a motorcycle carrying three girls who police say are trafficking victims, and officers are now hunting the suspected traffickers.

Nasarawa polio drive: state partners UNICEF, WHO ahead of Nov. 7 campaign

Nasarawa has called for intensified awareness ahead of a Nov. 7 to 10 polio vaccination campaign after reports of suspected cases, with UNICEF backing.

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.