FG Bans Salary Payments in Two Locations, Lists Exemptions
Nigerian labour law prohibits wage payments in liquor-selling premises and retail outlets, except for workers employed at those sites, to protect earnings.
Category : Government Policies
Foundation Reform Convening Tackles Public Sector Gaps
The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation's 2026 Public Sector Reform Convening in Lagos gathered leaders to address capacity gaps, stakeholder engagement, and implementation barriers.
State Police: 5 Assemblies Approve Amendment Before Deadline
Only five of Nigeria's 36 state Houses of Assembly approved the state police constitutional amendment before the October 16 deadline, far short of the 24 required to advance the bill.
FG, NLC clash over minimum wage review timeline
The NLC rejected FG's stance that the N70,000 minimum wage review should start in June 2027, citing the 2019 Act and demanding immediate tripartite committee setup.
FG Rules Out Tariff Hike, Targets 24-Hour Power Supply
Nigeria's Power Minister Joseph Tegbe says no plan to increase electricity tariffs, as FG targets 24/7 power with a 17.7MW mini-grid in Ibadan.
Kwankwaso: NDC Open to Fuel Subsidy Return if Elected in 2027
NDC VP candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso says party may restore fuel subsidy to cut petrol prices, aligning with Peter Obi and Seriake Dickson for 2027.
FG Rules Out Electricity Tariff Hike, Minister Says No Plan
Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe has ruled out any electricity tariff hike, affirming the government's commitment to 24/7 power supply during a mini-grid groundbreaking in Ibadan.
INEC chairman hands 2027 election over to God, says AI won't decide votes
INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan says he has handed everything over to God as he prepares for Nigeria's 2027 general election, insisting AI will not determine results.
UK Lists 5 Essential Checks Before Work Visa Applications
The UK government has published five essential checks foreign nationals, including Nigerians, must complete before applying for a work visa to avoid scams and fraud.
NERC Orders DisCos to Compensate Wrongfully Disconnected Customers
NERC directs DisCos to compensate wrongfully disconnected customers with energy credits for three months, and orders meter repairs within 48 hours.
Canada Removes 2 Regions From Work Permit Freeze, Adds 6
Canada removed Kamloops and Chilliwack from its low-wage work permit freeze but added six new regions, effective October 9, 2026, until January 7, 2027.
NCC to Block Unapproved Phones on MTN, Airtel, Glo
Nigerian Communications Commission warns unapproved phones may be blocked from MTN, Airtel, Glo networks. Verify devices via *315# or NCC Device Checker.
INEC: No Algorithm Will Decide Nigeria's 2027 Vote
INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan says algorithms will not decide Nigeria's 2027 elections, affirming that the choice of leaders belongs exclusively to citizens.
Tinubu's Petrol Discount Questioned After Atiku's Proposal
Public affairs analyst Oluwafemi Popoola questions the timing and effectiveness of Nigeria's 30-day petrol discount, announced October 8, following Atiku Abubakar's criticism.
Okorocha Denies Arrest, Accuses Uzodinma Govt of Falsehood
Former Imo Governor Rochas Okorocha has dismissed police arrest reports as fabricated, accusing the Uzodinma-led state government of a witch-hunt.
APC NWC Bypasses Governors Over Polling Agent Nominations
APC's NWC orders candidates to submit polling agent names directly to national secretariat, bypassing governors amid intelligence of alleged sabotage ahead of 2027 elections.
APC Chairman Backs Wike's Right to Support Tinubu
APC National Chairman Yilwatda says he has no objection to Nyesom Wike supporting President Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid, despite governors' rejection of the Rainbow Coalition.
APC Chairman Denies Party Shields Members From Prosecution
APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda denies the ruling party shields members from prosecution, saying several members are standing trial in court.
Coalition Praises NNPCL's Ojulari Over Fuel Discount, Smart Pumps
Coalition of Citizens Groups for Good Governance commends NNPCL CEO Bayo Ojulari for 30-day petrol discount, self-service smart pumps, and transparency reforms.
NCC to Block Unregistered Phones, Users Get 30-Day Warning
NCC plans to disconnect phones without type approval from Nigerian networks. Users of iPhone, Tecno, Infinix, and others have received 30-day warning alerts.
NNPC Petrol Discount: 5 Steps to Buy Cheap Fuel Nationwide
The Federal Government's N66-per-litre petrol discount at NNPC Retail stations runs throughout October. Here are five ways motorists can access the offer via the NNPC Fuel App.
NNPC Suspends Petrol Margin for 30 Days as FG Negotiates Landing Cost
NNPC will suspend its petrol retail margin for 30 days, selling at cost amid government negotiations for a N1,350-per-litre landing cost ceiling. The move is temporary relief, not a subsidy return.
Petrol Prices Drop to N1,350 at Depots, NNPC Slashes Pumps by N66
Petrol depot prices in Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Calabar fell to N1,350 per litre on Friday, following the FG's proposed price ceiling, while Warri depots quote N1,360.
APC demands INEC enforce Supreme Court ruling on party registers
APC formally asked INEC on October 9, 2026, to enforce a Supreme Court judgment requiring parties to submit membership registers 21 days before primaries, congresses, and conventions.
Adamawa fences schools, plans 3,000 teacher recruitment
Adamawa State begins fencing government secondary schools to curb kidnappings, trains teachers on security, and plans to recruit 3,000 more educators through community-based hiring.
City Boy Movement Denies Paying Crowd at Ogun Inauguration
Aderinsola Abiola, Ogun Coordinator of City Boy Movement, refutes claims of paid crowds at a recent event, clarifying it was an inauguration of executives across all 236 wards.
Tinubu told to apologise to Atiku over fuel discount reversal
Former APC spokesman Timi Frank says President Tinubu's 30-day petrol discount at NNPC outlets is a quiet adoption of Atiku's subsidy proposal, urging a public apology to Atiku and Nigerians.
Atiku, Obidient, NDC, Makinde Reject Tinubu's Petrol Discount
Atiku Abubakar, the Obidient Movement, the NDC, and Makinde's campaign group rejected the Federal Government's 30-day petrol discount, calling it a publicity stunt, tokenism, and deceptive, raising concerns about scope, timing, and impact.
Nigerians Trust BVAS, IReV More Than INEC, Yiaga Survey Shows
Yiaga Africa's NVIS 3.0 survey shows 49% trust in BVAS/IReV vs 34% in INEC. Reform awareness jumps to 62%, but only 40% of youth are likely to vote in 2027.
INEC to Decide on Supreme Court Judgment Impact Next Week
INEC will meet next week to review the Supreme Court judgment on the Electoral Act 2026, potentially barring parties with membership register violations from 2027 elections.
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