Tinubu Urges Banks to Back Manufacturing, Hails FX Stability as CBN Projects $1bn Monthly Diaspora Inflows
President Tinubu tasks banks to boost manufacturing, digital innovation and exports, while CBN targets record diaspora remittances growth.
President Tinubu tasks banks to boost manufacturing, digital innovation and exports, while CBN targets record diaspora remittances growth.
Oil workers suspend industrial action as unions, government, and Dangote agree on employee unionisation and worker’s rights safeguards.
Finance Minister Wale Edun clarifies fuel surcharge requires formal approval, stressing no imminent plan amid TUC’s strike threat.
Afreximbank and the Bank of Agriculture have signed a $1bn deal aimed at boosting support for Nigeria’s smallholder farmers.
The presidency stated that 70% of insecurity challenges in North Central states could be resolved using non-kinetic strategies.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has launched a manhunt for those responsible for killing eight operatives.
Bolaji Abdullahi says all necessary documentation of ADC with INEC has been completed, signalling readiness for the next process.
Enugu Patriots have urged Sujimoto to “end the pretense” and return the money allegedly misappropriated from Smart Schools.
The TUC has warned of a nationwide strike if the 5% tax on petroleum products is not withdrawn within 14 days.
Achonu says the National Assembly is working to legalise cannabis for medicinal and economic purposes, highlighting missed opportunities.
Abbas clarified his remarks on N149.39trn debt, highlighting Tinubu’s responsible borrowing approach while Edun remained optimistic.
The federal government’s peace meeting with Dangote and oil workers over NUPENG strike ended without resolution.
Kachikwu says the federal government must protect NNPC, NUPRC, and NMDPRA from politics to restore confidence.
PENGASSAN orders its members to commence an indefinite strike on Tuesday to press for their demands and labour rights.
Nigerian cue sports champion Shehu Bamidele has completed a 120-hour 8-ball pool marathon, awaiting Guinness World Records verification.
The police has launched an investigation following the discovery of a decomposed corpse inside a parked car at the National Assembly.
Kelvin Emmanuel says NUPENG’s resistance to change exposes its failure to evolve with Nigeria’s market.
Civil society organisations has planned to petition the NHRC over inflammatory remarks they said could fuel violent extremism.
The Osun State Government has launched Imole Wi-Fi, a free public internet service to enhance digital access statewide.
CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso says interest rates may decline as inflation eases and market efficiency improves.
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