World Day for Decent Work: NLC Warns Against “Sacred Cows” in Labour Relations
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a strong warning to the Federal Government and private employers, declaring that no company or individual should be placed above the law in matters of workers’ rights. In a statement to mark the World Day for Decent Work, NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, said Nigerian […]
Katsina Governor Backs NSITF’s ECS As Faleye Raises Alarm Over Non-Compliance
By Chinedu Echianu Governor Umar Radda of Katsina State has pledged his administration’s support for the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) managed by the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), amid growing concerns over widespread non-compliance by state and local governments across the country. Governor Radda made the commitment during a courtesy visit to the NSITF […]
Tinubu Seeks $2.34bn Loan to Fund 2025 Budget
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the approval of the House of Representatives for the Federal Government to raise $2.34 billion in external capital to fund part of the 2025 budget deficit and refinance maturing Eurobonds. In a letter read by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas during Tuesday’s plenary, President Tinubu said the […]
Nigeria’s Non-Interest Capital Market Now Worth ₦1.6 Trillion – SEC
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria has disclosed that the country’s non-interest capital market has grown to a value of ₦1.6 trillion, reflecting expanding investor confidence in ethical and inclusive financial instruments. Director-General of the Commission, Emomotimi Agama, announced this on Tuesday in Abuja during a press briefing ahead of the […]
Nigeria Charts Trillion-Dollar Economy Path at 31st Economic Summit
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria has set its sights firmly on becoming a trillion-dollar economy, as leaders, industry experts, and development partners converged in Abuja for the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit. Declaring the summit open, President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to drive bold reforms that expand jobs, attract […]
Tinubu Orders Reduction of 2026 Hajj Fare as Naira Strengthens
By: Aremu Toyeebaht President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed an immediate review and reduction of the 2026 Hajj fare to reflect the recent appreciation of the naira against the US dollar, one of the major factors determining the pilgrimage cost. Vice President Kashim Shettima conveyed the directive on Friday during a meeting with the management […]
Oshiomhole Now a Vocal Advocate for Corporate Oppression – NUPENG
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has strongly condemned recent remarks by Senator Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole on national television, describing them as a “reprehensible assault” on workers’ rights and a distortion of Nigeria’s labour laws. In a statement jointly signed by its President, Comrade Williams Akporeha, and General […]
Customer Service Week: Faleye Pledges a More Compassionate NSITF
By Chinedu Echianu The Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Olúwaṣeun Faleye, has assured subscribers to the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) that the Fund is evolving into a more compassionate and service-driven institution. Faleye gave the assurance on Monday in Abuja while declaring open activities marking the […]
Kaduna Protest: PANEP Warns Against Plot to Undermine Dangote Refinery
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Thousands of demonstrators on Monday took to the streets of Kaduna in a massive show of support for the Dangote Refinery, accusing oil import cartels and some labour leaders of attempting to sabotage Nigeria’s biggest private oil investment. The march, themed “National Unity Against Sabotage: Reclaiming Our Petroleum Sector for the People,” […]
PENGASSAN Rejects Communiqué, Demands Justice for 800 Sacked Workers
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has clarified that it did not sign the communiqué that led to the suspension of its nationwide strike against the Dangote Refinery. The union, which halted its four-day strike on Wednesday following Federal Government intervention, maintained that its grievances were far […]