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REALITY CHECK: N70, 000 Minimum Wage Can Only Buy Food for. ..
7+ hour, 8+ min ago (1393+ words) For millions of Nigerian workers, earning the new national minimum wage may no longer guarantee something as basic as feeding adequately for an entire month. An analysis of the latest National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Cost of a Healthy Diet…...
FLASHBACK: Senegal vs France, Uruguay vs Ghana, and other. ..
3+ hour, 2+ min ago (121+ words) Roger Milla's dance routine While Milla revealed his celebration was spontaneous, he continued to serenade the Italian crowd, and had his encore in the 1994 World Cup in USA. The oldest player to score at a World Cup pioneered a tradition…...
Mining revenue hits N70bn as FG unveils grant scheme
13+ hour, 29+ min ago (513+ words) The Federal Government on Wednesday launched the Early-Stage Mineral Exploration and Research Grant Endowment (EMERGE) programme, a new initiative aimed at boosting minerals exploration, geological research and local value addition in Nigeria's solid minerals sector. Speaking at the launch in…...
Cholera death toll rises to 74 in Borno as cases hit 7, 850
13+ hour, 17+ min ago (239+ words) The death toll from the cholera outbreak in Borno State has risen to 74, with 7, 850 suspected cases recorded since May 1, 2026. The international medical humanitarian organisation, M'decins Sans Fronti'res (MSF), disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, citing data from the Borno…...
Firms establish joint venture to deepen Africa logistics. ..
13+ hour, 24+ min ago (398+ words) CEVA Logistics, a global leader in 3 PL logistics, and EFL Africa have secured partnerships to strengthen their footprint in the continent and strengthen their presence in key global markets. In a statement, the firm formed a joint venture in Nigeria'CEVA…...
No divorce without our approval, Hisbah warns intending. ..
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (396+ words) The Commander General of Kano State Hisbah Board, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, has warned intending couples in the state's planned mass wedding that they cannot divorce without returning to Hisbah. He stated this when he visited the Kano State Agency…...
World Cup: Africa's 10-nation contingent of potential. ..
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (136+ words) The 2026 FIFA World Cup is upon us, with USA, Mexico, and Canada set to host 48 nations in the expanded tournament. Perennial contenders are putting the final pieces of their preparations together for the biggest tournament in world football, and African…...
Xenophobia: First batch of Nigerians evacuated from. ..
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (148+ words) The first batch of Nigerians being repatriated from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks is expected to arrive in Lagos on Thursday morning. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign…...
Sahara Group Foundation commissions recycle hub in Nasarawa
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (277+ words) Sahara Group Foundation has commissioned a new Sahara Go Recycling Hub in Masaka, Nasarawa State. In a statement, it said this is to extend structured recycling access to communities in Northern Nigeria, adding it was delivered in partnership with the…...
Harvard malaria experts back local production of diagnostic. ..
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (326+ words) International health experts participating in a Harvard University-led malaria elimination programme have endorsed efforts to localise the production of diagnostic kits in Nigeria, describing the move as important for strengthening disease detection and public health response across Africa. The experts,…...