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Nigeria Breaking News Headlines Today Wednesday, 2 May 2018
This is a roundup of some of the breaking news in Nigeria for Today Wednesday, 2 May 2018
Buhari’s Visit To U.S. Will Open Up American Market For Nigerian Goods – Lawyer
Daniel Agada, a Corporate and Commercial Law expert, says that President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to the U.S. will further open up the American market for Nigerian goods.
President Buhari Approves Recruitment Of 6,000 Policemen
President Muhammadu Buhari has given approval for the recruitment of additional 6,000 policemen to join the current Police Force as part of fresh measures targeted at addressing the various security challenges facing the country.
Workers Should Be Paid Least N50,000 Minimum Wage, Says Ekweremadu
Ike Ekweremadu, the Deputy President of the Senate, has stated that he is committed to ensuring that the Nigerian workers’ demand for an upward review of the monthly national minimum wage is adequately seen to.
2019: It’s Time For Old Politicians To Retire – Moghalu
A former Deputy-Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Kingsley Moghalu,has said that Nigerians can collectively kick against corruption by disgracing those perceived to be sharing the nation’s treasury.
There Is No Fire Incident At Cbn Head Quarters, Says Spokesman
Adamawa Bomb Blasts – Update: Over 60 People Now Dead
Suicide bombers killed more than 60 people at a mosque and a market in Mubi, a town in Adamawa State on Tuesday, in a twin attack bearing the hallmarks of Boko Haram and a day after US President Donald Trump pledged greater support to fight the Islamist militants.
FG Bans Production of Cough Syrups Containing Codeine in Nigeria
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)have been instructed by the Federal Ministry of Health for further issuance of permits for the importation of codeine as active pharmaceutical ingredient for cough preparations.