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Even Colonial Masters Allowed Unions’: Falana Slams Dangote, Demands FG Intervention

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has urged the Federal Government to intervene in the standoff between NUPENG and the Dangote Group over alleged anti-union practices. Falana accused Dangote Refinery of compelling newly recruited drivers to sign contracts prohibiting them from joining established oil and gas unions. NUPENG had announced on Friday that its members […]

Will Nigeria Grind to a Halt Tomorrow? FG Scrambles to Stop NUPENG Strike

The Federal Government has appealed to the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) to reconsider its planned nationwide strike scheduled to begin on Monday, 8 September 2025. The dispute stems from allegations that the Dangote Group is preventing its employees from joining industry unions. In a statement signed by the ministry’s Head […]

“Workers are not slaves”: Labour unions confront Dangote over alleged anti-union practices

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the escalating dispute between the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Dangote Group. In a statement signed by its President, Mr. Joe Ajaero, and released on Saturday in Abuja, the NLC accused the Dangote Group of “anti-union […]

Ezekwesili, Bakare: Corruption and poor leadership holding Nigeria back

Former Education Minister Dr Oby Ezekwesili and Pastor Tunde Bakare have described corruption and weak leadership as Nigeria’s greatest barriers to development. They spoke in Lagos on Saturday during the onboarding of the pioneer class of the Advanced Diploma in Public Leadership and Statecraft, organised by the Citadel School of Governance in partnership with the […]

Worth the price? Nigerians split over new passport costs and promises of reform

Nigeria’s new passport fees spark outcry, mixed experiences Nigerians have expressed mixed reactions to the Federal Government’s 100 per cent increase in international passport fees, which took effect on 1 September. While some citizens acknowledged improvements in processing speed, many criticised the steep hike and demanded transparency, faster reforms, and stricter measures to curb extortion […]

INEC, NIMC to Link Databases for Seamless Voter and Citizen Registration

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) have agreed to deepen collaboration on data harmonisation for citizen registration and identity management. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this on Wednesday while receiving the NIMC Director-General, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, and her management team at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Yakubu explained […]

FCCPC Issues New Rules to Curb Loan App Abuses, Set ₦100m Penalties

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has introduced new regulations to curb harassment, data breaches and other unethical practices by digital lenders in Nigeria. The announcement was made in Abuja on Wednesday through a statement signed by the FCCPC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, quoting the Commission’s Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, […]

Baba-Ahmed Demands Probe of El-Rufai Over Bandit Payment Claims

Labour Party vice-presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has called for former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai to be questioned over his claim that the Federal Government pays allowances to bandits. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Baba-Ahmed criticised the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) for dismissing El-Rufai’s comments. […]

WAEC Dumps Paper, Goes Digital: CBT Gets FG, NASS Backing

The Federal Government and the National Assembly have endorsed the West African Examinations Council’s (WAEC) plan to fully adopt Computer-Based Testing (CBT) from 2026. WAEC had earlier announced the transition from paper-based to computer-based examinations, sparking debate in some quarters. Speaking at a sensitisation meeting with lawmakers and stakeholders in Abuja, the Minister of Education, […]

FG Declares Friday Public Holiday for Eid-ul-Mawlid

The Federal Government has declared Friday, 5 September, a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Mawlid, the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad. This was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The minister […]

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