Global protests in 2024 are driven by economic hardship, governance issues, and dissatisfaction with policies, leading to widespread unrest in countries like Kenya, Nigeria, India, Bangladesh, Venezuela, and the UK. EKO HOT BLOG reports that as the second half of 2024 unfolds, a wave of protests is sweeping across countries worldwide, with notable unrest in Nigeria, … Read more
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has issued an emergency warning, advising some staff to stay home on August 1 and 2 due to planned nationwide protests against rising living costs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States Mission in Nigeria has issued an emergency warning, advising some staff members to stay home on August 1 … Read more
Joe Ajaero elaborated on N615,000 minimum wage proposal submitted to Tripartite Committee. Recent reforms in Nigeria, like fuel subsidy removal and foreign exchange market unification, increased living costs. Inflation at 33.2% in March; Labour and Federal Government negotiate new minimum wage to alleviate economic strain. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Joe Ajaero, President of … Read more