Six Governors Ready To Pay Above ₦70,000 Minimum Wage
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s signing of the ₦70,000 minimum wage bill into law in July has sparked mixed reactions across Nigeria. The new wage, which marks a 133% increase from…
FG plans 5% tax on telecoms services, others
The proposed bill by Nigeria’s Federal Government, which introduces a five percent excise duty on telecommunications services, gaming, and betting activities, represents a significant shift in the country’s tax framework.…
Address Nigeria’s economic hardship, stop weaponising DSS, SERAP tells Tinubu
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to cease the “weaponisation” of security agencies, particularly the Department of State Services (DSS), and shift focus…
Reject World Bank advice or risk implosion, Nigerians tell Tinubu
The recent comments by the World Bank’s Senior Vice President, Indermit Gill, advising Nigerians to endure another 10 to 15 years of economic reforms under President Bola Tinubu’s administration have…
Keyamo Vows To Tackle Flight Delays, Cancellations In Aviation Sector
Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has committed to tackling the ongoing issues in Nigeria’s aviation sector, including frequent flight delays and cancellations. His pledge comes after…
BREAKING: Lagos to pay N85,000 minimum wage, says Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced plans to increase the state’s minimum wage to N85,000 during an interview on Channels TV. He revealed that discussions with labor unions had led…
Shettima on FG policies: ‘We feel the pain of the poor, but have no option’
The Vice President’s remarks underscored the administration’s position that policy shifts, though challenging, are geared toward longer-term economic stability. Vice President Kashim Shettima has acknowledged the challenging economic climate faced…
Anambra traders maintain sit-at-home despite Soludo’s order
The paralysis of commercial and economic activities across major markets in Onitsha, Nnewi, Obosi, and Ekwulobia in Anambra State on Monday reflects the ongoing challenges related to the sit-at-home order.…
Cooking gas price jumps to N1,500/kg
The rising price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in Nigeria, currently reaching as high as N1,500/kg in some areas, is becoming a major concern for many households that rely on…
Nigerian Bank Customers Face Potential Service Interruptions As Core Systems Undergo Upgrades
Nigerian bank customers may need to prepare for increased service interruptions as banks across the country fast-track the migration of their core banking systems to more secure and cost-effective software.…