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The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has stated that Nigeria was in a critical state when President Bola Tinubu assumed office from his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, in May 2023. Despite the challenging economic conditions inherited, Akpabio emphasized that Tinubu is resolutely committed to improving the nation’s circumstances just like he did when he was … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that the deadline for land allottees to remit their Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) fees will remain unchanged, warning that any failure to meet this obligation will result in the reassignment of the affected plots to other interested parties. Wike made this announcement during … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has again said that his administration is focused on reducing inflation from 34.6 percent to 15 per cent by 2025. Addressing Nigerians in a New Year Day broadcast, the president said the high cost of food and essential drugs has remained a significant concern for several households across the country. He said … Read more
Gold has long been considered a pillar of prosperity and economic security, over the years due to its value and widespread acceptance as an asset when economic conditions are unpredictable; however, recently there has been a growing interest in Bitcoin as a potential rival in this regard, leading to discussions and discourse among financial experts … Read more
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has reiterated its call for the Federal Government to withdraw the contentious tax bills currently before the National Assembly. In his New Year message, NLC President Joe Ajaero emphasized that the welfare of Nigerian workers is the primary reason for this demand. The NLC has urged the government to prioritize … Read more
Zainab Bayero, daughter of the late Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero, has raised the alarm about her family’s dire situation in Lagos, claiming they are stranded and without shelter. In a heartfelt video shared on social media, Zainab revealed that she, her mother, and her younger brother have been struggling to make ends meet since … Read more
Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has reportedly resumed violent activities along the Shinkafi road in Zamfara State, disregarding recent appeals from senior Fulani leaders to halt his attacks. Intelligence sources revealed to Zagazola Makama that Turji and his armed group have been targeting travelers and communities along the road, creating widespread panic and severely disrupting … Read more
The Centre for Human Rights and Citizens’ Awareness, CHRICED, has criticized the 2025 budget presented by the Nigerian government, which is worth N49.7 trillion, saying that the budget shows a lack of concern for the needs of the poor and the pursuit of economic recovery. Comrade Ibrahim M. Zikirullahi, the Director of CHRICED Foundation, made … Read more
The value of the naira closed the year 2024 weaker than it opened the year with as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said capital inflow into the country rose to $1.89 billion in the month of October. From N907 to the dollar which it closed at the official end of the foreign exchange market … Read more
Resident doctors at the Ondo State University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital (UNIMEDTH), have begun an indefinite strike over the non-payment of hazard allowances and poor working conditions. The strike action, which began on Monday, followed a peaceful protest within the hospital’s premises. PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the health workers downed tools after repeated unmet … Read more