NECA Commends Imo, Ebonyi Over Wage Review, Urges Other States To Follow

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has applauded the governments of Imo and Ebonyi States for reviewing workers’ minimum wage upward, describing the move as a timely response to Nigeria’s current economic realities. NECA’s Director-General, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, gave the commendation while speaking

by News Editor

September 4, 2025

Economy

Nigeria, Poland Set To Host Inaugural Economic Forum In Lagos

Nigeria and Poland are set to deepen bilateral trade and investment ties with the maiden edition of the Polish–Nigerian Economic Forum, scheduled for September 11, 2025, at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos. According to a statement the one-day forum is being

by News Editor

September 4, 2025

Economy·Politics

Presidency: Nigeria on Track to Meet Non-Oil Revenue Targets

The Presidency has announced that Nigeria is firmly on course to achieve its annual non-oil revenue target, citing the strongest fiscal performance in the country’s recent history. In a statement released on Wednesday, Presidential Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said

by News Editor

September 4, 2025

Economy·News·Politics

Tinubu To Commission 6,000MT Lithium Processing Plant In Nasarawa

All is set for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to travel to Nasarawa State to inaugurate a new 6,000-metric-ton lithium processing plant built by Chinese investors, Governor Abdullahi Sule announced on Wednesday. Speaking with State House correspondents after a closed-door meeting with the

by News Editor

September 4, 2025

Politics·Headlines

Lagos Belongs To Yoruba, Not ‘No Man’s Land’ — Daniel Bwala

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has clarified his position on the ownership of Lagos State, affirming that the state historically and constitutionally belongs to the Yoruba people. Bwala came under fire after describing Lagos as a

by News Editor

September 4, 2025

News Update·Politics

Fintiri Pledges Transparent PDP Convention, Cautions Against Blackmail

Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention Committee and Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, has assured party members that the forthcoming convention in November will be transparent, credible, and free of manipulation. Speaking at the inauguration of the committee

by News Editor

September 4, 2025

News Update·News·Politics

Obi Pays Condolence Visit Over Death Of Labour Party Women’s Coordinator

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has commiserated with the family of John Anzaku following the death of Cecilia Anzaku, the party’s door-to-door women’s coordinator. Obi, who visited the family residence in Gidan Mangoro, Abuja,

by News Editor

September 4, 2025

Economy·Headlines

Tinubu: Nigeria No Longer Needs to Borrow, Revenue Targets Surpassed

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday announced that his administration had surpassed Nigeria’s 2025 revenue targets months ahead of schedule, assuring that the country would no longer rely on borrowing to finance government expenditure. Speaking at the State House in Abuja during

by News Editor

September 3, 2025

News·Headlines

FG Declares September 5 Public Holiday For Eid-ul-Mawlid

The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, as a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Eid-ul-Mawlid, the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr.

by News Editor

September 3, 2025

Economy

NNPCL Names Odeh, Adewunmi As New Spokespersons

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has named Mr. Andy Odeh and Mrs. Morenike Adewunmi to top leadership positions in its communications and public relations units. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the NNPC Ltd. management announced that Odeh has

by News Editor

September 3, 2025

News Update

NEXIM Boss Backs Shea Nut Export Ban As Boost For Local Processing

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), Abubakar Bello, has hailed the Federal Government’s six-month suspension of shea nut exports as a decisive step to strengthen local processors and stabilise Nigeria’s value chain. During an interactive session with youth members

by News Editor

September 3, 2025

News Update·Life & Style·Politics

Bala Mohammed Slams Wike, Declares PDP Convention In Ibadan ‘Sacrosanct’

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has openly criticised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and his loyalists for threatening the success of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention scheduled for November 15–16 in Ibadan. Wike and his

by News Editor

September 3, 2025

Economy

Expert Urges Economic Diversification, Warns Nigeria’s Oil Dependence Unsustainable

A constitutional lawyer and strong advocate of economic restructuring, Prof. Maxwell Gidado, has warned that Nigeria faces a bleak economic future if it continues to rely heavily on crude oil as its primary revenue source. Speaking with journalists, Gidado stressed that the

by News Editor

September 3, 2025

Economy

NES To Chart Path For Transformation At 66th Annual Conference

The Nigerian Economic Society (NES) and its partners have renewed their commitment to steering Nigeria toward economic transformation and greater financial stability. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, President and Chairman of the NES Council, Professor Adeola Adenikinju announced

by News Editor

September 2, 2025

News·News Update·Politics

Preparations For Pdp National Convention Gathers Momentum

As preparations for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention gather momentum, some of the party’s most influential figures have heightened tensions by presenting a six-point demand to the National Working Committee (NWC). The resolution emerged from a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held

by News Editor

September 2, 2025

News Editor

NECA Commends Imo, Ebonyi Over Wage Review, Urges Other States To Follow

Nigeria, Poland Set To Host Inaugural Economic Forum In Lagos

Presidency: Nigeria on Track to Meet Non-Oil Revenue Targets

Tinubu To Commission 6,000MT Lithium Processing Plant In Nasarawa

Lagos Belongs To Yoruba, Not ‘No Man’s Land’ — Daniel Bwala

Fintiri Pledges Transparent PDP Convention, Cautions Against Blackmail

Obi Pays Condolence Visit Over Death Of Labour Party Women’s Coordinator

Tinubu: Nigeria No Longer Needs to Borrow, Revenue Targets Surpassed

FG Declares September 5 Public Holiday For Eid-ul-Mawlid

NNPCL Names Odeh, Adewunmi As New Spokespersons

NEXIM Boss Backs Shea Nut Export Ban As Boost For Local Processing

Bala Mohammed Slams Wike, Declares PDP Convention In Ibadan ‘Sacrosanct’

Expert Urges Economic Diversification, Warns Nigeria’s Oil Dependence Unsustainable

NES To Chart Path For Transformation At 66th Annual Conference

Preparations For Pdp National Convention Gathers Momentum

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