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Governors consider ₦100,000 national minimum wage as cost of living crisis deepens in Nigeria

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Kwara State Governor and chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum, AbdulRahman-AbdulRazaq. Photo: Kwara State Govt

Nigerian workers may soon see another significant salary adjustment as state governors across the country consider raising the national minimum wage to ₦100,000 amid worsening economic realities, rising inflation, and increasing household expenses. The proposal, disclosed by the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has sparked nationwide discussions about workers’ welfare, government … Read more

Sowore proposes ₦500,000 minimum wage, unveils drone-led security vision

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Sowore proposes ₦500,000 minimum wage, drone-led security system

Human rights activist and African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has sparked fresh national debate after advocating a ₦500,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers while also proposing a technology-driven approach to tackling insecurity. Sowore made the comments during separate public appearances this week, where he addressed the worsening economic realities facing Nigerians and outlined … Read more

₦1,332 per litre: Petrol prices in Lagos, Abuja, Akure, other cities –full breakdown

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Car at a petrol station. Photo Credit- News24

Petrol prices across Nigeria have surged again, with motorists in major cities now paying up to ₦100 more per litre. The latest increase is already sending shockwaves through household budgets, transport costs, and small businesses. From Lagos to Abuja and beyond, the reality is the same: Nigerians are paying more for fuel at a time … Read more