Tinubu Group accuses Wale Edun of historic zero budget performance. The group demands his resignation, citing worsening economic hardship. It also warned the National Assembly against shielding him. The South West Agenda for Tinubu (SWAGA) has demanded the resignation of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, accusing him of … Read more
SERAP challenges salary hike Says move hurts citizens Takes case to court The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has dragged the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to court over its plan to raise salaries for political office holders. According to a professional report by Eko Hot Blog, the rights group is asking … Read more
We’ve Hit Our Revenue Target for the Year – Tinubu Revenue from non-oil sources has helped cushion the impact of global economic pressures – Tinubu Outlines plans to roll out agricultural mechanisation President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced that his administration has surpassed its 2025 revenue target ahead of schedule, attributing the success to stronger … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s justification for removing the fuel subsidy, stating that the move has worsened the country’s economic challenges. This was in response to Tinubu’s remarks during a media chat on Monday, where he defended the subsidy removal as a necessary step to prevent national financial collapse. EDITOR’S … Read more
Subdued Christmas Shopping in Nigeria Amid Economic Challenges Economic hardship has dampened the usual Christmas shopping frenzy. Rising inflation and high living costs have strained household budgets. Many families are prioritizing essential items over traditional holiday spending. The excitement that typically surrounds Christmas shopping was noticeably absent this year, as many Nigerians struggled to cope … Read more
Food prices in Kaduna soar, making Christmas celebrations unaffordable for many. Traders blame higher costs at depots and transport for the price hikes. Residents cite insecurity and fuel price hikes as factors driving up cost Prices of cooking gas and food items have surged in Kaduna, leaving many residents unable to afford the essentials needed … Read more
Rice, a staple for Christmas celebrations in Nigeria, has become a luxury this year. Soaring food prices have made the traditional dish of jollof rice and chicken increasingly out of reach for many families, who are now carefully reconsidering their plans for the upcoming holiday season. To understand the cause, it’s important to note that … Read more
The House of Representatives will donate N704.91m to support vulnerable Nigerians. This amount was raised through a six-month 50% salary cut by lawmakers. The funds will be handed over on December 31 for the needy’s benefit. The House of Representatives has announced plans to present N704.91 million to President Bola Tinubu on December 31, 2024, … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has acknowledged the harsh economic realities in Nigeria, appealing to citizens to endure what he described as “unintentional hardship” caused by necessary reforms. Speaking during the 48th convocation ceremony of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, Tinubu, represented by the Special Adviser on Economy to the Vice President, Tope Fasua, … Read more
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to seek assistance beyond his administration to address the worsening economic situation in Nigeria. Speaking in Abeokuta, Ogun State, over the weekend, Abdul-Yekinn Odunayo, Clerk of the Senate at NANS Headquarters, highlighted the urgent need for solutions to Nigeria’s economic hardship, … Read more
The Kano Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has uncovered a warehouse where 16,800 bags of rice, intended as federal government palliative aid, were being repackaged for sale on the open market. The rice, suspected to have been released during last year’s ‘Ramadan Kareem’ palliative distribution, was marked with the label “Not for sale” and … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has outlined its strategy to reclaim power from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. The party emphasized that its first step towards achieving this goal is to unify all party members and organs at various levels. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As … Read more
Five Nigerian pastors, along with other Nigerians living in Idabato II, Cameroon, have been detained by Cameroonian authorities following the abduction of Divisional Officer Ewane Roland earlier this October. The pastors’ arrest highlights escalating tensions between the Cameroonian government and the Nigerian community in the disputed Bakassi Peninsula. The incident unfolded after armed men abducted … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has instructed its members in states that have yet to implement the new minimum wage to initiate an indefinite strike starting December 1, 2024. This directive follows the NLC’s resolutions from its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting over the weekend. “The NEC expresses deep frustration over the persistent delays and … Read more
The cost of landing Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, in Nigeria has dropped by 20.34% over the last three months, now at ₦971.57 per litre, owing to fluctuations in global market prices and supply dynamics. Despite this decrease, retail petrol prices have surged by 71.79%, rising from ₦617 per litre on August 1, 2024, … Read more
A large crowd of activists gathered in Abuja’s Three Arms Zone on Tuesday, calling for comprehensive reforms in Nigeria’s oil sector. Led by the APC Solidarity and Development Forum alongside various youth and civil society groups, protesters voiced their frustrations over rising fuel prices, ongoing shortages, and worsening economic conditions impacting Nigerians. During the demonstration … Read more
Scores of protesters gathered at the headquarters of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on Monday, demanding the resignation of Group Chief Executive Officer Mele Kyari. Led by Civil Society Organizations, the demonstrators criticized Kyari’s leadership, citing escalating fuel prices, persistent shortages, and economic hardship as reasons for his removal. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, SSANU Strike … Read more
In Abuja on Monday, hundreds of Nigerians staged a major protest against skyrocketing fuel prices, persistent shortages, and worsening economic conditions. Led by Abdullahi Bilal of the Two Million Man March Against Oil Scam Cabal, alongside Barrister Napoleon Otache and Olayemi Isaac from the Citizens and Economic Freedom Rights Activists in Nigeria (CEFRAN), demonstrators demanded … Read more
The United Nations (UN) has projected that an additional 7 million Nigerians will face hunger by August 2025, as the country grapples with one of its most severe food crises. According to a joint report released by the Nigerian government and the UN. on Friday, approximately 33 million people are expected to experience food insecurity … Read more
The House of Representatives has responded to the recent increase in petroleum product prices by demanding an immediate reversal of the hikes in petrol and cooking gas prices. This initiative was led by Deputy Minority Leader Aliyu Madaki and supported by 111 other lawmakers. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in Lekki, … Read more