Hardships in Nigeria demand decisive Govt action – Reps minority caucus to FG
The minority caucus in Nigeria’s House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to take urgent and practical steps to address the growing hardship being faced by citizens across the country. The lawmakers said rising prices, unemployment, and insecurity have made daily life difficult for many families. In a statement, the caucus said government […]
Why Nigeria’s 3.98% GDP growth rate hasn’t impacted on living cost – Economists
Economists have explained why Nigeria’s 3.98% GDP growth in the last quarter has not translated into cheaper living costs for citizens. According to them, the growth recorded is mostly “non-inclusive,” meaning it does not directly improve the daily lives of ordinary Nigerians. They noted that while the economy appears to be expanding on paper, the […]
Increase in school fees is not the fault of proprietors or a way to extort parents- Nigerian school owner says
As the new academic year began on Monday, September 8, parents across Nigeria expressed frustration over the sudden rise in school fees. Many struggled with the added financial pressure of paying more for their children’s education. Private schools in different parts of the country adjusted their tuition fees just before students returned to class. This […]
Hungry masses: Nigerians reject pay rise for Tinubu, Shettima, Akpabio, others
The Nigerian government is considering increasing salaries for political office holders, arguing that current pay is outdated and insufficient. Mohammed Shehu, Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), shared this during a press briefing in Abuja. Shehu explained that President Bola Tinubu currently earns N1.5 million per month, while ministers earn less […]
To use revenue as evidence of progress is not to understand economics – Pat Utomi slams FG
Professor Pat Utomi, a well-known political economist, has strongly criticized the Nigerian government’s current economic direction. He said that focusing too much on collecting revenue is not helping the economy grow. During an interview on Politics Today aired on Channels Television, Utomi explained that the government is spending too much money on political matters instead […]
President Tinubu is now overfeeding Nigerians with wrong statistics from wrong unemployment figures – Peter Obi
Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has accused President Bola Tinubu of failing to fulfill his campaign promises and misleading Nigerians with incorrect economic statistics. According to Obi, the Tinubu administration is using wrong data to create a false impression that things are getting better, while many citizens are facing serious hardship. […]
Kenneth Okonkwo: No Force Can Defeat Tinubu Alone In 2027, Not Even Obi
Kenneth Okonkwo recently shared his thoughts about the 2027 election. According to him, no single person can defeat President Bola Tinubu alone — not even Peter Obi. It will take the full effort of the Nigerian people. Right now, many Nigerians are unhappy with Tinubu’s leadership. A lot of people are asking: Can Tinubu fix […]
‘2027 election Nigerians against Tinubu’s govt’ – Atiku reacts to massive defection from PDP
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that the 2027 presidential election will not be about political parties like APC or PDP, but about Nigerians standing up against the suffering caused by the Tinubu-led government. Atiku made this statement while reacting to recent defections from the opposition party, PDP, to the ruling party, APC. Notable […]
Only Tinubu’s friends benefiting from reforms – Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour
The Labour Party’s 2023 governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has raised concerns about Nigeria’s current economic reforms. According to him, these policies are causing widespread hardship for the majority while benefiting only a small group of elites. President Bola Tinubu’s administration introduced significant changes after taking office in May 2023. Key reforms include the removal of […]
Inflation: Labour pushes for minimum wage increase in 2025
Labour unions in Nigeria are advocating for a yearly adjustment of the N70,000 minimum wage to keep up with inflation. Festus Osifo, the president of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), highlighted this proposal during an interview on Politics Today on Channels Television. Osifo explained that waiting several years to review the minimum wage doesn’t reflect […]