Economy

Senate Slams NNPCL, FIRS, Police, and Others Over Refusal to Respond to Audit Queries

A Effanga - August 13, 2024

The Nigerian Senate, through its Committee on Public Accounts, has expressed deep frustration over the refusal of several key government agencies to respond to audit queries raised against them in the 2019 Audit report. This refusal, the Senate insists,...

Economy

Days of Rage: Frustrated Nigerians vow to protest as hardships increase

A Effanga - July 31, 2024

The economic and social climate in Nigeria has reached a boiling point, with citizens expressing mounting frustration over the nation's worsening conditions. "We are protesting because we are hungry," Nigerian activist Banwo Olagokun explained to the BBC. As part of...

Governance

FEC Directs Sale of Nigeria’s Crude Oil to Dangote, Other Local Refineries in Naira

Abbah Umar - July 30, 2024

In a significant move aimed at bolstering the local economy, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has directed that Nigeria's crude oil be sold to Dangote and other local refineries in naira. This decision marks a pivotal shift in the...

Economy

FG declares planned hunger protests are no longer necessary.

Abbah Umar - July 29, 2024

The Federal Government has declared that there is no longer a need for the nationwide hunger protests scheduled from August 1 to 10, 2024. This announcement was made by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during...

Economy

On August 1: Rally for demonstration, God will fulfill Tinubu’s revolutionary prayers – Sowore urges Christians.

Emeka Udeh - July 29, 2024

Popular activist Omoyele Sowore urged Christians to mobilize their church members for a nationwide protest scheduled for August 1. Sowore encouraged them to join the demonstration against the government's policies and actions. In a post on his X page, Sowore...

Economy

ACF Opposes Nationwide Demonstrations

Emeka Udeh - July 29, 2024

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) in Kwara State has made a heartfelt appeal to all Nigerians, urging them to shun the planned protest against the Federal Government scheduled for August 1, 2024. The appeal was voiced by the Chairman...

Economy

Tanker Drivers Have No Plans for Protest, Says NUPENG

Emeka Udeh - July 25, 2024

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has responded to recent claims about a supposed impending protest by tanker drivers. The Union has clarified that no such protest is being planned by the genuine members of...

Economy

Lagos Building Collapse Death Toll Increase

Mfon Ekanem - July 25, 2024

In the early hours of today, a tragic incident occurred at number 13 Wilson Mba Street, Arowojobe Estate, Maryland, Lagos. A building collapse left at least five unidentified individuals dead and resulted in the hospitalization of five others. The...

Economy

Sheikh Warns Youths: Planned Protest Could Harm Nigeria

Mfon Ekanem - July 20, 2024

The Chairman of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa’kamatus Sunnah (JIBWIS) in Katsina State, Sheikh Yakubu Musa, issued a significant plea to the youth on Friday. He urged them to avoid participating in the planned nationwide protest against economic hardship to...

Economy

TinubuMustGo hashtag gains traction amid anti-government protests

Mfon Ekanem - July 20, 2024

Ahead of the planned nationwide protests over the ongoing economic hardship, netizens have taken to social media to express their dissatisfaction with President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, with many calling for his resignation. Using the hashtag #TinubuMustGo, a broad section of...

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