NLC Demand Urgent Review of ₦70,000 Minimum Wage Amid Inflation
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and federal civil servants have renewed calls for an immediate review of the national minimum wage, insisting that the current ₦70,000 no longer meets the realities of rising inflation and living costs. Their demand comes as several states have already raised salaries above the national benchmark. On August 27, 2025, […]
CBN Governor Reaffirms Commitment to Stability, Stronger Banks, and Investment Growth
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has reaffirmed the apex bank’s determination to sustain macroeconomic stability, strengthen the banking sector, and position Nigeria as a top investment destination. Cardoso made this known in Lagos at a fireside chat during the European Business Chamber (Eurocham Nigeria) C-Level Forum, moderated by Andreas […]
FG Denies CNG Price Hike, Says No Directive Issued on Pump Rates
The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (P-CNGI) has dismissed reports suggesting that the Federal Government ordered an adjustment in compressed natural gas (CNG) pump prices across the country. In a statement released on Thursday in Abuja, Matilda Johnson, Brands and Corporate Communications Manager of P-CNGI, clarified that no directive or policy had been issued […]
Cross River Secures Hosting Rights for IATF 2026
Cross River State has clinched the hosting rights for the 2026 Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF), setting the stage for Calabar to emerge as a continental hub for trade, culture, and investment. The announcement was formalised in Algiers, Algeria, where Governor Bassey Otu signed the host agreement during the 5th Sub-Sovereign Business Engagement, held on the […]
FG Urges NUPENG to Suspend Nationwide Strike Over Dangote Dispute
The Federal Government has appealed to the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) to shelve its planned nationwide strike set to begin today, Monday, September 8, 2025. The dispute stems from allegations that the Dangote Group is preventing its workers from joining unions in the industry. In a statement issued by the […]
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Resigns Amid Mounting Pressure Over Election Defeats
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation on Sunday, bowing to intensifying pressure from within his own Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to take responsibility for the party’s crushing defeat in July’s parliamentary elections. Ishiba, who assumed office last October, had resisted calls to step down for over a month, warning that his departure could […]
U.S. Postal Imports Collapse After Trump Ends Tariff Exemption for Low-Cost Parcels, Says UN Postal Agency
International postal shipments to the United States have plunged by over 80% following the Trump administration’s termination of the de minimis tariff exemption for low-value imports, according to a statement released Saturday by the Universal Postal Union (UPU). The move, which took effect on August 29, 2025, has triggered widespread disruption in global mail services, […]
Trump Sparks Outrage with ‘Apocalypse Now’ Parody Post as He Threatens Federal Crackdown in Chicago
President Donald Trump ignited fresh controversy over the weekend after posting a parody image inspired by Apocalypse Now to his social media platform, as he doubled down on threats to send National Guard troops and immigration agents into Chicago. The image, labeled “Chipocalypse Now,” featured Trump wearing a military hat styled after Lt. Col. Kilgore—a […]
FG Vows to Deepen Trade Integration, Boost Industrial Capacity Across Africa
The Federal Government has pledged to strengthen Nigeria’s trade integration agenda, expand industrial capacity, and attract investments to drive sustainable growth across the continent. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, gave the assurance at the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) in Algiers, describing the forum as “a critical gateway to unlocking […]
Rhodes-Vivour Joins ADC, Says APC Seeks to Silence Opposition
Former Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Lagos, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He was unveiled at an event in Lagos on Saturday. Rhodes-Vivour accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos of attempting to frustrate the event by sealing the approved venue. “It is truly disappointing that the […]
