Ebonyi, Imo Announce New Minimum Wages Above Federal Benchmark
The Ebonyi State Government has increased the minimum wage of its civil and public servants to ₦90,000, while neighbouring Imo State has raised its own to ₦104,000.
The decision in Ebonyi followed an Executive Council meeting held on…
PDP Needs Southern Christian Candidate for 2027 – Gov Bala Mohammed
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will field a Christian presidential candidate from the South in 2027, as part of efforts to reflect Nigeria’s diversity and avoid the controversy…
NiMet Forecasts Thunderstorms, Light Rains Across Nigeria
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has released its daily weather outlook for Friday, 29th August 2025, predicting thunderstorms and light rains across many parts of the country.
TIMES OF NIGERIA collected from NiMet that…
Atiku Demands Sweeping Electoral Reforms to Restore Voter Confidence
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for comprehensive electoral and judicial reforms, warning that Nigeria’s democracy risks losing public confidence if urgent steps are not taken.
In a statement released on his verified X…
Women Farmers Earn Just 30% of Agricultural Output Despite Dominating Workforce
Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has decried the systemic exclusion of women in Nigeria’s agricultural sector, saying they earn only 30% of output despite contributing 80% of total production.
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Tinubu Approves Lifetime Salary Benefits for Retired Senior Officers
Senior officers retiring from the rank of Deputy Controller, Comptroller, or Commandant-General will now enjoy lifetime salary benefits under a new policy approved by President Bola Tinubu.
Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo,…
FG Rewards TeenEagle Champion, Nafisah with Cash Gift
The Federal Government has presented a cash prize of ₦200,000 to Nafisah Abdullahi, the Nigerian student who won the TeenEagle Global Finals.
At a ceremony in Abuja, Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, and Minister of State for…
NNPC Chief Raises Alarm over Threats, Alleged Plot to Remove Him
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, has alleged a plot to remove him from office, citing threats to his life and those of staff members.
Speaking in Abuja on…
US Rate Cuts May Spur Portfolio Inflows into Nigeria’s Fixed-Income Market
Nigeria may attract stronger foreign portfolio inflows into its fixed-income market if the US Federal Reserve proceeds with interest rate cuts, according to analysts.
TIMES OF NIGERIA gathered from BusinessDay that offshore inflows rose…
FG Approves New Medium-Term National Development Plan 2026–2030
The Federal Government has endorsed a fresh Medium-Term National Development Plan (2026–2030), designed to consolidate ongoing reforms and provide policy continuity.
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, disclosed the…