The World Bank has issued a stern warning about the rapid rise of extreme poverty in Nigeria, saying the country is now one of 39 economies where conflict and instability …
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MINIMUM WAGE
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EconomyGOVERNMENTLabourNigeriaPolitics
JUSUN Calls Off Strike, Orders Judiciary Workers to Resume Today
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has officially suspended its nationwide strike, directing all members to return to work today, Wednesday. This decision follows successful negotiations with key government …
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DevelopmentEconomyEducationGOVERNMENTInfrastructurePolitics
Delta State Records 90% Surge in Internally Generated Revenue as Governor Oborevwori Boosts Public Service and Infrastructure
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has announced a remarkable boost in the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), which surged from N83 billion in 2023 to N158 billion in 2024. …
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EconomyFinance & ServicesGOVERNMENTLabourNigeriaPolitics
Federal Workers Forum Slams Tinubu Government, Declares Nationwide Protest Over Unpaid Wages
The Federal Workers Forum (FWF) has declared a nationwide protest to begin on Monday, May 26, 2025, in Abuja and across federal secretariats nationwide, expressing deep frustration over what it …
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Three major aviation unions have warned the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) that they will resume a suspended strike if the agency fails to honour the agreement signed with workers in …
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AviationBusiness and EconomyEconomyGOVERNMENTLabourNigeriaWestern Africa
Aviation Unions Threaten Strike Over Unfulfilled Agreement with NiMet
Three major aviation unions in Nigeria have threatened to resume a suspended strike over alleged breaches of agreement by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). The unions, in a jointly signed …
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AfricaEconomyEgyptNorth Africa
Egypt’s Economic Reform Program: IMF Approves $1.2 Billion Disbursement Amidst Inflation Challenges
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $1.2 billion disbursement to Egypt following the completion of the fourth review of the country’s economic reform program. This decision underscores the …
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Eastern AfricaEconomy
“The country’s minimum wage hike by 12% was necessary”, Kenya’s President Says
On Sunday Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta said his government would hike the country’s minimum wage by 12% immediately to help workers cope with a surge in consumer prices, driven in …
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The Moroccan government announced on Saturday a raise in the minimum wage of public and private sector workers, the prime minister’s office said in a statement. The minimum monthly wage …