Nigeria’s Non-Interest Capital Market Now Worth ₦1.6 Trillion – SEC
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria has disclosed that the country’s non-interest capital market has grown to a value of ₦1.6 trillion, reflecting expanding investor confidence in ethical and inclusive financial instruments. Director-General of the Commission, Emomotimi Agama, announced this on Tuesday in Abuja during a press briefing ahead of the […]
Nigeria Charts Trillion-Dollar Economy Path at 31st Economic Summit
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria has set its sights firmly on becoming a trillion-dollar economy, as leaders, industry experts, and development partners converged in Abuja for the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit. Declaring the summit open, President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to drive bold reforms that expand jobs, attract […]
Tinubu Orders Reduction of 2026 Hajj Fare as Naira Strengthens
By: Aremu Toyeebaht President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed an immediate review and reduction of the 2026 Hajj fare to reflect the recent appreciation of the naira against the US dollar, one of the major factors determining the pilgrimage cost. Vice President Kashim Shettima conveyed the directive on Friday during a meeting with the management […]
Oshiomhole Now a Vocal Advocate for Corporate Oppression – NUPENG
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has strongly condemned recent remarks by Senator Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole on national television, describing them as a “reprehensible assault” on workers’ rights and a distortion of Nigeria’s labour laws. In a statement jointly signed by its President, Comrade Williams Akporeha, and General […]
Customer Service Week: Faleye Pledges a More Compassionate NSITF
By Chinedu Echianu The Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Olúwaṣeun Faleye, has assured subscribers to the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) that the Fund is evolving into a more compassionate and service-driven institution. Faleye gave the assurance on Monday in Abuja while declaring open activities marking the […]
Kaduna Protest: PANEP Warns Against Plot to Undermine Dangote Refinery
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Thousands of demonstrators on Monday took to the streets of Kaduna in a massive show of support for the Dangote Refinery, accusing oil import cartels and some labour leaders of attempting to sabotage Nigeria’s biggest private oil investment. The march, themed “National Unity Against Sabotage: Reclaiming Our Petroleum Sector for the People,” […]
PENGASSAN Rejects Communiqué, Demands Justice for 800 Sacked Workers
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has clarified that it did not sign the communiqué that led to the suspension of its nationwide strike against the Dangote Refinery. The union, which halted its four-day strike on Wednesday following Federal Government intervention, maintained that its grievances were far […]
PENGASSAN Suspends Strike, Warns of Fresh Action if Demands are Ignored
By Chinedu Echianu The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has suspended its nationwide strike but warned it will not hesitate to resume without notice if its demands are not met. The strike, which began on September 28, was sparked by the sudden dismissal of 800 workers at the Dangote Refinery, […]
FG Brokers Peace Between PENGASSAN, Dangote Refinery
By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government has successfully brokered peace between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited, following days of industrial unrest. PENGASSAN, which began a nationwide strike on Monday, September 29, 2025, in protest against the disengagement of over 800 of its members, […]
Nigeria at 65: Experts Urge People-Focused Reforms to Drive Growth
By Oluwakemi Kindness Economists and business experts have called for consistent, transparent, and people-focused reforms if Nigeria is to build a sustainable economy beyond oil dependence. As Nigeria mark its 65 independence anniversary, Daniel Effah, Senior Business Development Manager at PUPrime Africa, highlighted that while Nigeria’s economy appears diversified, government revenue remains heavily reliant on […]