In a stark contrast, Nigerians are paying higher petrol prices than residents of Metro Atlanta, USA, despite Nigeria’s status as an oil-rich nation. While petrol in Atlanta costs around $2.70 per gallon (67 cents per litre), equivalent to 1,102 naira per litre at the current exchange rate, Nigerians face an average price of 1,300 naira … Read more
A coalition of northern groups under the Forum for Growth and Development of Arewa (FGDA) has condemned the recent tax reform initiative backed by some northern leaders, threatening to stage a protest on Wednesday against what it describes as “Anti-North bills.” The coalition expressed concerns over the Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform Bill transmitted to … Read more
Ambassador Oguntoyinbo urges Nigerian governors to reduce their own salaries. He criticizes the governors’ stance as “insensitive” and praises Edo State Governor Dr. Godwin Obaseki for independently setting a ₦70,000 minimum wage in his state. Ajadi calls for the fair distribution of increased federal allocations to states and emphasizes the inadequacy of ₦60,000 in the … Read more