Amid societal neglect, stigma, and economic hardship, some persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria have turned to crime, including drug trafficking, for survival. The stories […]
Category: Economy
Economy
Ajeromi-Ifelodun LG Chairman: “No Excuse”, Local Governments Can Pay New N70,000 Minimum Wage
Mr. Fatai Ayoola, the Chairman of Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area in Lagos State, has stated that local governments in Nigeria have no excuse not to […]
Nigerian Army Destroys Illegal Refining Sites in Rivers and Bayelsa States
The Nigerian Army announced the destruction of several illegal refining sites in Rivers and Bayelsa States during an operation by the Land Component, Joint Task […]
Obasanjo Warns of Efforts to Frustrate Dangote Refinery, Criticizes Government’s Economic Policies
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has voiced concerns that individuals benefiting from Nigeria’s fuel importation business may attempt to undermine the $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery. […]
Dangote Refinery to Require N1.7tn Worth of Crude Monthly Following Presidential Directive
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery will need approximately N1.7 trillion worth of crude oil monthly due to President Bola Tinubu’s directive mandating the Nigerian National Petroleum […]
Protesters Take Over Streets in Jalingo, Taraba State
Protesters, predominantly youth and children, have taken over Hamaruwa Way, the largest street in Jalingo, the Taraba state capital, chanting “bamu yi,” meaning “we are […]
Activist Tony Dania: #EndBadGovernance Protest Has Achieved 25% of Its Goals
Human rights activist and lawyer Tony Dania has asserted that the #EndBadGovernance protest has already achieved around 25% of its objectives even before commencing. He […]
IMPI Predicts Food Price Drop Amid Import Duty Suspension
A policy think-tank group, Independent Media & Policy Initiative (IMPI), forecasts a significant drop in food prices following the federal government’s suspension of import duties […]
Tinubu Approves Sale of Crude Oil in Naira to Dangote Refinery, Experts Predict Price Crash
President Bola Tinubu has approved the sale of crude oil to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in naira, a move anticipated to lower the prices of […]
Peter Obi Encourages Aliko Dangote Amid Investment Challenges in Nigeria
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed support for Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, following reports of Dangote’s disappointment with his investments in Nigeria. In […]