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Governors Urge Tinubu To Raise Minimum Wage To N100,000 Amid Rising Living Costs 0
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- May 31, 2026
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has called on President Bola Tinubu to consider increasing the national minimum wage from N70,000 to N100,000 in response to rising inflation, escalating living costs and growing financial pressure on Nigerian workers. The appeal was made by the Chairman of the NGF and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, during
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Umo Eno Says Maiden Accra Flight Will Drive Akwa Ibom State as Tourism Hub Across Africa 0
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- May 4, 2026
Umo Eno has said the first international flight from Victor Attah International Airport to Accra will help position Akwa Ibom State as a tourism hub for West, Central and Southern Africa. Speaking after returning to Uyo from Accra, the governor said the state is building a sustainable tourism-driven economy through strategic expansion in aviation. He
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Bola Tinubu Postpones France–Kenya–Rwanda Trip by One Day 0
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- May 3, 2026
Bola Tinubu has shifted his scheduled trip to France, Kenya, and Rwanda by one day, with departure now set for Sunday instead of the earlier planned Saturday. The adjustment was confirmed by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, who did not provide a reason for the change in schedule. Tinubu is expected to begin the trip in
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Tinubu Declares Emergency on Poverty, Insecurity as Labour, Opposition Push for Sweeping Reforms 0
- GOVERNANCE
- May 2, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a national emergency on poverty and insecurity, a move that has sparked strong reactions from labour unions and opposition leaders demanding urgent and far-reaching reforms. The declaration was made during the 2026 May Day celebration in Abuja, where the President—represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation—acknowledged
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Tinubu Begins Two-Week Diplomatic Tour of France, Kenya, and Rwanda 0
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- May 2, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to embark on a two-week international trip covering France, Kenya, and Rwanda, aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties and boosting economic partnerships. According to his spokesperson, the President will first visit France before heading to Nairobi to participate in the upcoming Africa–France Summit. The event, co-hosted by Emmanuel Macron and
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Soludo Calls on Ndigbo to Reassess Marginalisation Claims Amid Renewed Biafra Debate 0
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- April 30, 2026
Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, has urged the Igbo to critically examine claims of marginalisation in order to determine whether renewed calls for secession are justified. He made the remarks on Tuesday while delivering a lecture at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Enugu State, during the 6th Biennial Adada Lecture organised by the
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