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Mounting economic pressure and widespread insecurity took centre stage at Nigeria’s 2026 Workers’ Day as Bola Tinubu formally declared both crises national emergencies, warning that they threaten jobs, productivity and long-term stability. Addressing workers at Eagle Square in Abuja through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, the President said the…
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…
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,…
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…
Nigeria’s economic ambition remains tethered to a significant failure in financial inclusion. New data reveals that 80 per cent of businesses owned by women operate entirely without access to formal credit. While women constitute over half of the population and provide 40 per cent of the nation’s agricultural labour, they remain sidelined from the institutional…
The Nigerian Naira began the final week of April with muted optimism, trading at 1,352.25 per US Dollar in the official market. This marginal gain signals a brief reprieve from last week’s volatility, where rates swung between 1,350 and 1,356. Institutional investors remain cautious, balancing macroeconomic signals against persistent liquidity constraints. The Central Bank continues…
The Nigerian Naira recorded a modest depreciation against the United States Dollar in the early hours of Thursday, 23 April 2026, as sustained demand for the greenback continued to test currency stability across both the official and alternative foreign exchange segments. Real-time data published by the FMDQ Securities Exchange showed that the Naira opened…
The Presidency has dismissed reports suggesting that Wale Edun and Ahmed Musa Dangiwa were dismissed from the Federal Executive Council. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga confirmed that both ministers submitted their resignations voluntarily. Mr. Edun, who turned 70 on Monday, cited deteriorating health as the primary driver for his exit. He intends to shift his focus…
Total public debt stock for Africa’s largest economy climbed to N159.28 trillion as of December 2025, with domestic borrowing now constituting the larger share of the nation’s liabilities, according to official figures released by the Debt Management Office. The data, which aggregates the obligations of the Federal Government, the 36 state governments, and the…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has significantly scaled its crude supply to the Dangote Oil and Gas Company, delivering over 1.03 million metric tonnes of crude in April 2026. This volume equates to roughly 6.8 million barrels or 1.08 billion litres. Eight major cargoes handled by the NNPC trading arm facilitated this flow,…
