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Crime

Nigerians Reject World Bank’s Economic Reform Timeline, Warn of Possible Unrest

On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, Nigerians were met with a startling announcement. The World Bank’s Senior Vice President, Indermit Gill, declared in Abuja...

Entertainment

Chiwetalu Agu Advises Nigerians on Coping Strategies Amid Rising Living Costs

Veteran actor Chiwetalu Agu has shared seven key pieces of advice for Nigerians as they navigate the challenges of the current economic situation....

Politics

TUC Applauds N85,000 Minimum Wage Approval as Step Towards Worker Welfare

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), Lagos State Chapter, has praised the approval of an N85,000 minimum wage, viewing it as a...

Economy

Yobe State Governor Constitutes Committee on New National Minimum Wage Implementation

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has approved the formation of a 10-member committee to oversee the implementation of the new national...

Politics

Orji Uzor Kalu Reveals His Monthly Earnings of N14 Million as a Senator not Enough

In a recent interview on Channels Television, former Abia State Governor and current Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, disclosed his monthly...

Politics

Nigerian Government Ends Fuel and FX Subsidies, Unveils New Economic Plans

The Nigerian government has officially ended the fuel and foreign exchange subsidies, a significant policy shift aimed at stabilizing the nation’s economy. This...

Entertainment

Comedian Lasisi Elenu Sparks Debate with Nostalgic Post About Former President Buhari

Nigerian comedian Lasisi Elenu, known for his humorous commentary on societal issues, has ignited a social media buzz after expressing nostalgia for former...

Economy

Naira Among Worst-Performing Currencies in Sub-Saharan Africa, World Bank Report Reveals

The Nigerian Naira has emerged as one of the worst-performing currencies in sub-Saharan Africa as of the end of August 2024, according to...

Politics

House of Representatives Criticizes Executive Over Delays in 2025 Budget Submission

The House of Representatives has expressed dissatisfaction with the Executive, led by President Bola Tinubu, over delays in submitting the 2025 budget proposal...

Economy

Naira Appreciates in Official Market But Crashes in Parallel Market

On Monday, October 14, 2024, the Nigerian currency, the naira, made a notable recovery in the official foreign exchange market, appreciating by approximately...