Daniel Otera

TUC Links Naira Stability To Real Value Of Minimum Wage

  Nigeria’s Workers’ Day observance has reopened debate on the real value of wages, with labour leaders warning that salary increases alone cannot shield workers from deepening economic pressure without currency stability. The President of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, Festus Osifo, said the Federal Government must address what he described as the undervaluation…

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Momodu Dismisses VP Rumours, Backs ADC Candidates

  Media entrepreneur and publisher Dele Momodu has publicly dismissed claims linking him to a vice-presidential bid alongside Atiku Abubakar, stating he has no intention of contesting in any future election. The clarification, shared via his Facebook page on Thursday, comes amid circulating posters suggesting a potential joint ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections….

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US Introduces Tough Visa Screening on Fear Claims

  Fresh guidance from the United States Department of State has introduced stricter screening for visa applicants worldwide, effectively disqualifying individuals who express fear of returning to their home countries. The directive, now in force across US embassies and consulates, instructs consular officers to suspend visa interviews unless applicants explicitly confirm they have not suffered…

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Atiku: ADC Victory Not Final as Focus Shifts to 2027 Elections

  Fresh from a Supreme Court ruling affirming David Mark as leader of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar has cautioned supporters against premature celebration, warning that the political contest ahead remains decisive. The statement signals a shift within the opposition from legal consolidation to political mobilisation, as parties begin positioning for the 2027 general…

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Oil Price Surge Pressures Nigerian Aviation Sector

    Nigeria’s domestic aviation sector remains under pressure as airlines continue operations despite renewed threats of a shutdown over rising jet fuel costs, highlighting deep tensions between global oil shocks and local pricing realities. Carriers under the Airline Operators of Nigeria had warned of a possible suspension of services, yet flight data shows key…

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Baba-Ahmed Joins PRP

    Nigeria’s evolving opposition landscape took a new turn on Thursday as the Peoples Redemption Party confirmed the defection of former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Baba-Ahmed, describing the move as a strategic boost to its reform agenda. In a statement issued in Abuja, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Muhammed Ishaq, said Baba-Ahmed’s entry…

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Naira Gains Marginally As FX Turnover Surges

  Nigeria’s currency posted a marginal gain against the US dollar at the official window, supported by a sharp rise in foreign exchange turnover and improved liquidity conditions, according to latest market data. Figures released by the Central Bank of Nigeria show the naira appreciated by 0.09 per cent to close at N1,379.46 per dollar,…

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FG Declares May 1 Public Holiday For Workers’ Day

    Nigeria’s Federal Government has announced Friday, May 1, 2026, as a public holiday in observance of this year’s International Workers’ Day, reaffirming the role of workers in national development amid ongoing economic and labour policy debates. The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through an official statement issued on…

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