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NLC to FG: N70,000 Minimum Wage No Longer Sustainable

The Nigeria Labour Congress and federal government workers have demanded an urgent review of the national minimum wage, insisting that the current ₦70,000 is no longer sustainable.

FG Urges NUPENG, NLC to Shelve Planned Strike, Explore Negotiation

The Federal Government has appealed to the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to shelve their planned nationwide strike against the Dangote Group, urging that dialogue remains the most effective way to resolve the dispute.

Tanker Drivers Reject Strike, Demand Arrest Of ‘Reckless’ NUPENG Leaders

The Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD), a prominent branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), have launched an attack on the union’s national leadership, calling for immediate arrest of key executives.

‎5% Fuel Surcharge: It’s Not New Tax – FG

‎The Federal Government has dismissed claims that a new 5 percent surcharge on fuel has been introduced, clarifying that the provision has existed since 2007 under the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) Act.

NIWA Cuts Deaths on Waterways by 72% in 2025

The Water Transport Code, otherwise known as the Inland Waterways Transportation Regulations 2023, was launched in April 2024 by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy.

Islamic Development Bank commissions KSADP Agric Mechanization Center in Kano

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) today (Tuesday) launched a mechanization center at Kadawa, Garun Mallam local government area of Kano state, one of the three such agricultural mechanization hubs aimed at reducing drudgery and boosting productivity.