YPP Faults FG’s 30-Day Fuel Price Cut as Political Gesture
By Anayo Akwitti The Young Progressives Party (YPP) has criticised the Federal Government’s 30-day fuel price reduction, describing it as a temporary political gesture that fails to address the underlying causes of Nigeria’s economic hardship. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Egbeola Wale Martins, the party said the intervention offered only […]
CBN Targets Long-Term Investment Through Stronger Asia Links
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is seeking stronger financial ties with Asian markets to attract sustained investment and deepen Nigeria’s access to international capital. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso stated this at the Nigeria–Asia Financial Connectivity Dialogue in Singapore, where he said the country’s financial reforms were laying the foundation for deeper […]
FG Targets 21% Debt-Service-to-Revenue Ratio by 2030
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government is targeting a reduction in its debt-service-to-revenue ratio from 62.93 per cent in 2025 to 21.01 per cent by 2030 under its proposed National Development Plan (NDP) 2026–2030. The Minister of State for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, disclosed this on Thursday in her keynote address at […]
NLC Gives FG Two Weeks to Cut Petrol Prices, Review Wages
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government a two-week ultimatum to reduce petrol prices, commence renegotiation of the national minimum wage and implement outstanding agreements with health and public sector workers. The ultimatum, which takes effect from Friday, October 9, 2026, also covers the implementation of the Terms of […]
FG Offers 30-Day Petrol Discount at NNPC Stations
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has announced a 30-day margin discount on petrol sold at NNPC Limited stations nationwide, with public transport operators to receive priority under the arrangement. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, announced the measure on Thursday in Abuja at a news briefing on fuel […]
UNICEF Urges Parents To Fight Child Marriage, Invest In Girls
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Parents, traditional and community leaders, and other stakeholders have been urged to strengthen positive parenting and invest in the education, health and future of girls to help end child marriage in Bauchi and Gombe states. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) made the call on Thursday during an engagement in Gombe to […]
Nigeria’s Crude Oil Production Rises To 1.8m bpd — NNPCL
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Nigeria’s crude oil production has risen to 1.821 million barrels per day (bpd), including condensates, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) said on Thursday. NNPCL Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, disclosed this at the 2026 Association of Energy Correspondents of Nigeria (NAEC) Conference in Lagos. Speaking on Ojulari’s behalf, NNPCL […]
Imo Police Unaware of Ransom Payment for 21 Abductees
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Imo State Police Command says it is unaware of any ransom payment for the release of 20 abducted National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and another victim. Commissioner of Police, Audu Bosso, said security agencies pressured the kidnappers during a coordinated search operation, forcing them to release the victims. Bosso spoke […]
6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Vanuatu
By Julian Osamoto Report from the United States Geological Survey USGS reveals that a shallow 6.3-magnitude earthquake has struck the Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu on Thursday. The USGS said the earthquake’s epicentre was about 110 kilometres east of Luganville, the country’s second-largest city. According to report, the agency assessed the risk of landslides and […]
Tinubu Hails Modi’s 25-Year Leadership Milestone
By Mardiyyah Abubakar President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years in public office, describing the milestone as a “rare achievement in any democracy.” In a statement issued on Wednesday, Tinubu said Modi entered public office in 2001 as Chief Minister of Gujarat before becoming India’s Prime Minister in […]