Minimum Wage: States have no excuse not to Pay beyond N70,000 — Employers Association
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has said that state governments have no reason to pay civil servants less than the recently approved ₦70,000 minimum wage. The group explained that rising federal allocations and the high cost of living across the country make it necessary for states to do more. NECA’s Director General, Adewale Smatt-Oyerinde, […]
Banditry: Creation of state police inevitable — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said that setting up state police is now a must if Nigeria truly wants to solve its growing security problems. On Tuesday, September 2, while receiving top leaders from Katsina State led by Governor Dikko Radda at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Tinubu stressed that his government is determined to deal […]
2025 revenue target has been met. I can brag Nigeria no longer borrowing from local banks- President Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced that Nigeria is no longer borrowing from domestic banks after achieving a major revenue breakthrough driven by non-oil sectors. Speaking on Tuesday, September 2, during a meeting with members of the Buhari Organisation led by former Nasarawa State Governor, Senator Tanko Al-Makura, at the Presidential Villa, Tinubu said the […]
Residents trample each other to loot relief materials meant for distribution in Suleja, Niger State
There was total confusion on Sunday, August 31, in Suleja, Niger State, when residents stormed a field and looted relief materials that were meant for public distribution. The items had been arranged earlier in the day for a scheduled exercise, but before officials could begin, the restless crowd rushed to grab the supplies. In the […]
“Nigerians already paid more through bribes” President’s aide defends passport fee hike
President Bola Tinubu’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, has spoken out in defense of the new increase in passport application fees by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). Ajayi explained on X (formerly Twitter) that many Nigerians were already paying far more than the official charges by giving bribes just to speed […]
“Instead of making life easier, this government keeps shifting the burden onto ordinary Nigerians”- Peter Obi knocks FG over increase in passport issuance
Peter Obi has strongly criticized the Federal Government after the Nigeria Immigration Service announced a new increase in passport fees. On Thursday, August 28, the Immigration Service revealed that a 32-page Nigerian passport will now cost ₦100,000, while the 64-page booklet will go for ₦200,000. In his reaction, Obi said the government should be making […]
Naira slides to N1,550/$ in parallel market
The Naira continued its decline on Tuesday, August 26, closing at N1,550 per dollar in the parallel market, down from N1,540 per dollar recorded on Monday. In the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, the local currency also weakened slightly, trading at N1,537 per dollar compared to N1,536.99 per dollar the previous day, according to the […]
Tinubu bans export of raw shea nut
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a six-month ban on the export of raw shea nuts. Vice President Kashim Shettima revealed the decision during a meeting with stakeholders in Abuja. He explained that the ban is only temporary and will be reviewed later. According to him, the step is aimed at building up Nigeria’s shea […]
Imo Governor, Uzodimma Approves N104,000 Minimum Wage for Workers
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has approved a new minimum wage for civil servants in the state. He announced that workers will now receive N104,000 as the minimum wage, an increase from the previous N76,000. The governor made the announcement during a meeting with labour union leaders at the Government House in Owerri on […]
Petrol price cut: Dangote Refinery mum over failed fuel distribution deadline
The Dangote Refinery has stayed quiet after failing to meet its own August 15, 2025 deadline to begin distributing petrol and diesel across Nigeria. In June, the company had announced a plan to roll out 4,000 compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks for fuel distribution, an investment that would cost about ₦720 billion every year. The […]