The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has threatened to occupy major cities across the country on September 15, if the recent increase in fuel prices is not reversed.

The Senate President of the student body, Henry Okuomo, disclosed this on Friday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily.

This is coming after a factional Senate President of the association, Babatunde Akinteye, denied that the group was organising a protest against the increase in petrol price.

Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, has announced an indefinite postponement of the resumption of all schools in the state due to the recent increase in fuel prices.

This was disclosed in a memo issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Ojo Akin-Longe, on Saturday, September 7.

“The Edo State Government hereby announces that the resumption of all public and private schools in Edo State, initially scheduled for Monday, September 9, 2024, has been postponed until further notice

This decision has been made in response to the rising tension and challenges resulting from the recent fuel price increase,” the memo reads.

The NYSC Director-General assures corps members of an increased allowance following the implementation of the new minimum wage, highlighting the government’s commitment to their welfare

The serving corps members have received a guarantee that their monthly allowance will experience an increase once civil servants commence obtaining the newly approved minimum wage from the federal government.

Addressing corps members at Kebbi State Orientation Camp in Dakingari and Sokoto State Orientation Camp in Wamakko, the Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General Yusha’u Ahmed provided assurance.

He stated that their contributions to the socio-economic development of the country, which were both selfless and immense, should not be undervalued.

General Ahmed urged them to take advantage of their service year and focus on personal development while also planning for future success.

The director general offered additional counsel to the corps members, urging them to accept and participate in the NYSC skill acquisition and entrepreneurship development programme. These vocational courses will equip individuals with practical abilities that can result in their independence.

A new minimum wage of ₦70, 000 for civil servants in Nigeria has been agreed upon by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and federal government.