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TUC Condemns Dangote Over Alleged Anti-Worker Practices as FG Moves to Avert PENGASSAN Strike

By Chinedu Echianu The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has condemned what it described as “anti-worker actions” by the management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, accusing the company of unjustly terminating employees for exercising their constitutional right to unionize. In a strongly worded statement issued on Sunday, TUC Secretary General, Comrade General Nuhu Toro, said the move was a direct assault on Section 40 of the Nigerian Constitution and in violation of international labour conventions. The Congress declared full solidarity […]

September 29, 2025

Economy

PenCom Raises Capital Base for Pension Operators

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has announced a major increase in the minimum capital requirements for Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) and Pension Fund Custodians (PFCs). It describes this as a strategic move to strengthen Nigeria’s pension industry and protect workers’ retirement savings. In a circular signed by the Director of Surveillance, A.M. Saleem, PenCom said PFAs must now raise their minimum capital from ₦5 billion to ₦20 billion, while PFCs will see a jump from ₦2 billion […]

September 28, 2025

Economy

FG Reaffirms Crude-for-Naira Policy, Assures Steady Fuel Supply

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has restated its commitment to the crude-for-naira initiative, assuring Nigerians that there will be no disruption in the supply of refined petroleum products across the country. This is according to a statement issued on Sunday by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Finance, Mohammed Manga, following a meeting of the Steering Committee on Domestic Crude Oil and Refined Products Sales in Local Currency. The meeting, chaired by the […]

September 28, 2025

General

Media Must Lead on Climate Change Awareness – Kelani

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Special Assistant to the President on Climate Change Matters, Yusuf Kelani, has urged the media to dedicate greater attention to environmental issues, describing journalism as a critical tool in the fight against climate change. Speaking at the Nigerian Climate Justice Media Awards in Abuja over the weekend, Kelani declared: “I eat, I drink, I sleep, I live climate change,” he said, recalling how the 2009 Lagos floods inspired his personal activism. Kelani challenged newsrooms to expand […]

September 28, 2025

General

Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Hold Independence Service at Mount Nebo, Jordan

By Chinedu Echianu Over 340 Nigerian Christian pilgrims currently in Jordan have marked the country’s 65th Independence anniversary with an interdenominational service at Mount Nebo, a historic site revered as the place where Moses viewed the Promised Land but did not enter. According to a statement made available to Democracy Radio by NCPC Spokesman, Celestine Toruka, the special prayer session, organized by the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) in collaboration with its Jordanian ground handlers, brought together pilgrims from Adamawa, […]

September 28, 2025

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Sport

National Wheelchair Tennis Championship Serves Off in Lagos

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), has flagged off the 2025 National Wheelchair Tennis Championship at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. The prestigious competition, which officially served off on Thursday, September 25, will run over three weeks, with matches scheduled as follows: Week One (September 25–28), Week Two (September 29–October 1), and Week Three (October 2–4). All matches are billed to start daily at 10:00 a.m. According to the Federation, the tournament underscores its commitment to inclusivity in […]

September 28, 2025 2

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Business

Dangote Refinery: PENGASSAN Orders Nationwide Strike Over Sack of 800 Nigerian Workers

By Chinedu Echianu The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has directed its members nationwide to withdraw their services following the alleged dismissal of over 800 Nigerian workers by the management of Dangote Refinery. In a statement issued on Saturday, September 27, and signed by its General Secretary, Comrade Lumumba Okugbawa, the union described the refinery’s actions as a gross violation of Nigeria’s labour laws, the Constitution, and international labour conventions. According to PENGASSAN, the refinery’s […]

September 28, 2025 2

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Sport

Customs Women, Police Shine at Ongoing CGC Volleyball Premier League

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Day 7 of the 2025 Controller General of Customs (CGC) Volleyball Premier League first phase produced exciting battles across both the women’s and men’s categories, with giants asserting dominance and underdogs fighting bravely. In the women’s division, Nigeria Customs Service proved too strong for NSCDC, cruising to a 3-0 victory (25-23, 25-20, 25-14). Benue Queens overpowered Wikki Spikers in another straight sets win (25-15, 25-13, 25-18), while the Nigerian Navy (CNS) outclassed COAS Spikers 3-0 (25-19, […]

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Sport

Nigeria Opens Cricket Africa Qualifier with Convincing Win Over Malawi

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s senior men’s cricket team, the Yellow Greens, made a flying start to their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier campaign with a dominant nine-wicket victory over Malawi in Harare on Thursday. The win not only gave the team maximum points but also underlined their determination to secure a place in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup billed for India and Sri Lanka. Sent in to bat by Yellow Greens’ captain Slyvester Okpe, Malawi struggled […]

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