Nigeria’s Economic Challenges: Suswam Points Out Rising Egg Prices and Transport Issues
Former Benue State governor, Gabriel Suswam, has expressed concern over the economic hardship currently affecting Nigerians. Speaking in an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Suswam highlighted how rising prices are making life difficult for everyday citizens, including himself. One of the major points Suswam raised was the steep increase in the cost of eggs. […]
Nigerians Struggle as Electricity Bills Consume 57% of Minimum Wage Salaries
In September 2024, the Nigerian government announced a new minimum wage of N70,000 for civil servants, along with plans to pay arrears dating back to July and August. At first glance, this seemed like a victory for workers who have long called for higher wages to cope with the rising cost of living. But many […]
President Tinubu Assures Nigerians: “I Understand Your Struggles, and Your Voices Are Heard (Video)
In his Independence Day broadcast, President Bola Tinubu addressed the economic challenges facing Nigerians, particularly the high cost of living. He acknowledged the difficulties people are experiencing and assured them that their concerns have been heard. President Tinubu urged Nigerians to remain patient as his government continues to work on key reforms that are already […]
#EndBadGovernanceinNigeria: Protesters Storm Wike’s House in Rivers
A large group of #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria protesters gathered outside the home of Nyesom Wike, the FCT Minister, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. They were demonstrating against the rising cost of living in Nigeria. In a viral video from Tuesday, the protesters were seen chanting and carrying placards with various messages. Security personnel, heavily armed, were stationed […]
“Nursing Mother Pleads for Help: Begs President Tinubu to Address Economic Hardships”
In a powerful display of desperation and hope, a nursing mother took to the streets with her infant to protest the rising cost of living in Nigeria. This mother, embodying the struggles faced by many, made a heartfelt plea to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to remove subsidies to reduce the prices of essential goods […]
Nigerian Government Starts Selling 50kg Rice for N40,000 to Calm Protesters
The Tinubu-led federal government has announced that they are now selling 50kg bags of rice for N40,000 each. This new initiative aims to address the high cost of living and ease the concerns of those planning nationwide protests. During a press briefing, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, shared that this decision was […]
Tinubu Closes Doors, Even Ministers Struggle to Meet Him – Senator Ndume
Senate Chief Whip Ali Ndume is worried about the increasing living costs and food shortages. Ndume told BBC Hausa that the government’s failure to address these problems is a big issue, and some ministers can’t meet with President Bola Tinubu to talk about it. He said that even ministers and National Assembly members can’t meet […]
Tinubu Inherited a Struggling Economy, Presidency Tells New York Times
The Presidency has responded to a New York Times report that criticized Nigeria’s economy as being in its worst state in a generation. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, reacted on Sunday, stating that the report was biased and failed to acknowledge the positive steps being taken. Onanuga argued that […]
Workers Want Higher Pay! NLC Explains Reason Behind -₦400,000 Minimum Wage Demand.
The head of Nigeria’s labor union, NLC, is asking the government to raise the minimum wage to over ₦400,000.He says this is because the current minimum wage is very low and can’t afford basic necessities. Some people might worry that raising the minimum wage will make prices go up even more (inflation).The NLC leader says this is […]
Governor Obaseki Increases Minimum Wage to N70,000
Obaseki had announced a N70,000 minimum wage, an increase from the N40,000 paid previously by his government. Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State announced an increase in the minimum wage from N40,000 to N70,000 to better match the current economic conditions in Nigeria. He explained that the value of the […]