Subsidy Savings: Account for ₦10.4tn received, NECA tells states, LGs
By Olayinka Ajayi The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has urged state and local governments to account for the ₦10.4 trillion shared among them from savings generated by the removal of the petrol subsidy. Director-General of NECA, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, made the call in an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Thursday. He was reacting […]
Super Eagles’ Libyan Horrow Show: Highest authority ordered diversion of flight — Pilot
The Tunisian pilot who flew the Super Eagles of Nigeria to Libya for African Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying match in Benghazi has said he was ordered by the Libyan government to divert the flight to Al-Abraq Airport, located 150miles away from destination point.
Oxfam warns of worsening inequality as 99% wealthy Nigerians evade tax
As hardship grips Nigerians, Oxfam in Nigeria raised alarm on Tuesday over the alarming trend of over 99% of wealthy Nigerians evading taxes while millions suffer from hunger.
Why Nigeria, Libya match won’t hold – CAF
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has explained why the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying match between Nigeria and Libya won’t hold.
Recurring grid collapse a national shame – Peter Obi
“This recurring disaster is a national shame and a glaring testament to the failure of leadership and policy implementation at the highest levels.,”
Nigeria’s inflation rate rises to 32.7%
It reverses a two-month consecutive decline to 32.15% in August. The reversal was driven by a surge in the month-on-month food inflation to 2.64% from 2.37%
Naira appreciates to N1,680/$ in parallel market
The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,680 per dollar in the parallel market compared to N1,690 per dollar last weekend.
How Libya held Eagles hostage in disused airport for 15 hours
Harrassed and tired Super Eagles players yesterday arrived at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport after they were held hostage for over 15 hours by the Libyan authorities, sparking global outrage.
FG must sustain reforms in spite of hardship on Nigerians – World Bank
The World Bank Vice President and Chief Economist, Mr. Indermit Gill said yesterday that the Federal Government should sustain ongoing reforms in spite of the hardship on Nigerians.
Hardship: Tinubu and I empathise with Nigerians, but… — VP Shettima
: “My heart and the heart of President Tinubu go out to most of the Nigerian people, we empathize with what the poor and the young are going through in Nigeria. But we have no option, as he (Tinubu) rightly said.
We’ll investigate, take action – CAF reacts to Super Eagles airport ordeal
The Confederation of Africa Football, CAF has reacted to the situation involving the Super Eagles of Nigeria being left stranded at the Al Abraq Airport in Libya.
