Governors, Labour React as Tinubu Declares National Emergency

  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…

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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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80% of Female Businesses Lack Access to Credit - FG

80% of Female Businesses Lack Access to Credit – FG

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…

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Naira Firms at 1,344 as Dollar Supply Expands

Naira Opens Week Steady Amid Market Watch

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…

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Presidency Clarifies Wale Edun and Ahmed Dangiwa Resignations

Presidency Clarifies Wale Edun and Ahmed Dangiwa Resignations

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…

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Nigeria’s Public Debt Hits N159 Trillion

  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…

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