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...

Economy

UAE Removes $10k Bank Balance and N640k Fee Requirement for Nigerian Visa Applicants

Emeka Udeh - July 19, 2024

In recent days, there has been significant confusion and concern regarding the visa application process for Nigerian travelers wishing to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Allegations have surfaced suggesting that the UAE government was imposing stringent new requirements,...

Economy

Tinubu Approves New Minimum Wage of N70,000

Abbah Umar - July 19, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has approved a new minimum wage of N70,000 for Nigerian workers and pledged to review the national minimum wage law every three years. This significant announcement came after the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)...

Economy

Affordable Housing: Addressing Abuja’s Growing Housing Deficit in the Face of Thousands of Unoccupied Houses

A Effanga - July 18, 2024

In recent years, Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, has faced an unprecedented challenge in the housing sector: a burgeoning housing deficit amid a landscape dotted with thousands of unoccupied houses. This paradox of high housing demand juxtaposed with surplus properties...

A Effanga - July 18, 2024

Agriculture has always been at the heart of Nigeria's economy. Before the discovery of oil in the 1950s, Nigeria's agricultural sector was the mainstay of the economy, providing employment, food, and raw materials for industries. Today, with the fluctuating...

Politics

NASS Passes Bill to Increase 2024 Budget by N6.2 Trillion in Second Reading

A Effanga - July 17, 2024

Both chambers of the National Assembly have approved the second reading of bills for amending the 2024 Appropriation Act and the 2023 Finance Act. This legislative move represents a significant step in adjusting the country's financial and budgetary policies...

Economy

“Nigeria’s Federal, State, and Local Governments Share N1.354 Trillion in June”

Abbah Umar - July 17, 2024

The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) reported that in June, a total of N1.354 trillion was distributed among the federal, state, and local governments. This announcement was made by Bawa Mokwa, spokesperson for the Office of the Accountant-General of...

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