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In recent weeks, reports across major dailies have laid bare a troubling paradox in Nigeria’s governance. While Nigerian citizens groan under poverty, high cost of living, unpaid gratuities and pension, bad roads and collapsing infrastructure generally, billions of naira are still being poured into the sponsorship of religious pilgrimages. Governors and other elected officials have […]

Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, has approved a comprehensive restructuring of the Enugu State Forest Guard as part of his administration’s drive to strengthen security in the state. To this end, the government has increased the operatives’ salaries to a minimum of N80,000, which aligns with the new state minimum wage. The governor […]

Leadership Team mentor and 3rd Generation Director of Training for Transformation (TFT), Talent Ntombi Nyathi, has commended Nigerians for their exceptional dedication and grassroots initiatives in helping compatriots gain practical skills and live more purposeful lives. Nigeria has joined 63 other countries in adopting TFT, a global movement tailored to mentoring and equipping citizens to […]

The Emir His Royal Highness Alhaji Faruq Umar Faruq, the Emir of Daura, has turbaned the wife of Katsina State Governor, Hajiya Zulaihat Dikko Radda, as the first Jagaban Matan Hausa. The colourful and historic ceremony was held at the Emir’s palace shortly after the traditional Hawan Magajiya (Sallar Gani) celebrations. Governor Malam Dikko Umaru […]

Trust is the everyday currency of democratic life. When it drains away, institutions may keep their names and seals, but they lose their weight. The recent Chatham House/NBS findings do not merely offer another set of gloomy numbers; they describe a social contract under strain. Almost half of Nigerians say they “greatly distrust” the police. […]

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for an upward review of the national minimum wage, saying N70,000 has become inadequate. Their demand follows recent wage reviews by some states. In July 2024, President Bola Tinubu signed a new minimum wage law, raising the base from N30,000 to N70,000 for federal, state, and private sector […]

As the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) gears up for a strike on Monday, there are fears of queues returning due to the anticipated fuel shortage. The industrial action is in response to the Dangote Refinery’s refusal to allow imported Compressed Natural Gas truck drivers to join any trade union. NUPENG […]

First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) Limited has offered its support to the gold and minerals value chain; hence, it has decided to be a major sponsor of the upcoming Gold and Gemstone Conference & Exhibition (GGCE) 2025. The exhibition is slated for November 24 to 28, 2025, in Lagos. The organisers said, FirstBank’s sponsorship underscores […]

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has called on Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) companies to reinvest in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, emphasising the significant incentives available for deepwater operators under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). Speaking at the EPC Deepwater Investment Roundtable organised by the Oil Producers Trade […]

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has said that low-value consignment imported through express shipments or by passenger baggage valued at $300 or less will be exempted from import duties and taxes. The NCS Board approved a De Minimis Threshold Value for low-value consignment imported through express shipments or by passenger baggage. According to a statement […]