President Bola Tinubu says the Federal Government’s recognises the nation’s economic and security challenges, and that his administration is working assiduously to address them. Tinubu said this on Tuesday at the 2026 news conference on Democracy Day celebration themed “27 years of Uninterrupted Democratic Governance in Nigeria: Challenges, Achievements and
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected any proposal to impose tax on the national minimum wage, insisting on urgent adoption of a living wage for Nigerian workers. Mr Joe Ajaero, NLC President, disclosed this to newsmen on the sidelines of the ongoing 114th Session of the International Labour Conference
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has urged those behind recent abductions across the country to release their victims immediately and unconditionally. He also declared that no political party can attain power through kidnapping, banditry, or other forms of criminality. Speaking at the flag-off of the APC campaign for the
Stakeholders have renewed urgent calls for a comprehensive electoral reform and stronger institutional independence ahead of the upcoming 2027 general election. They made the call in Abuja on Tuesday at the annual June 12 commemoration lecture in honour of late Prof. Humphrey Nwosu and also official unveiling of the Humphrey
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats and ordered the immediate release of N10 billion as emergency intervention funding. The fund according to presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, will strengthen the operational preparedness of the
Seplat Energy has announced the appointment of Mr. Tony Elumelu as the next Chairman of the company, with effect from January 2027. Also, the company named Engr. Effiong Okon as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1, 2026, as part of a broader leadership transition aimed at steering the
Julius Berger Nigeria PLC has reported strong financial performance for the 2025 financial year, as the construction giant prepares to hold its 56th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 18, 2026 in Abuja. The company, in its latest annual report, posted significant increases in revenue and profitability, underscoring what it
Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) has identified pipeline expansion and effective gas distribution as critical to improving gas access and supporting industrial growth in Nigeria. According to a statement on Tuesday by the Communications Manager, Mrs. Gladys Afam-Anadu, SNG shared lessons from nearly three decades of gas distribution operations at an
Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele says the passage of tax reform legislation and the National Assembly’s support for economic stabilisation ranked among the most significant achievements of the 10th Senate. Bamidele (APC-Ekiti) said this on Tuesday in Abuja, while reflecting on the performance of the senate over the last three years.
The first batch of Nigerians to be evacuated from South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks is expected to arrive in Lagos early Thursday as the Federal Government moves to bring home citizens affected by the violence. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Tuesday that the returnees will depart Johannesburg