The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) has called for the immediate recall of workers sacked by the management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Nigeria. The regional organisation, which represents 18 million workers across 52 African countries, strongly condemned the alleged termination of employment of over 800 workers at the Dangote …
As preparations for the 2027 general elections intensify, stakeholders in Nigeria’s electoral process have been urged to acquaint themselves with reforms and innovations introduced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) rather than succumb to misinformation. The call was made at a one-day town hall meeting held in Sokoto, organised by the Peering Advocacy and …
President Bola Tinubu has been sued at the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt over the Rivers State local government elections conducted on August 30, 2025. The suit, filed on September 11, 2025, with case number FHC/PH/CS/173/2025, was instituted by lawyer Clifford Nnanta Chuku, who is asking the court to nullify the polls. Chuku is …
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been indicted by the Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation (OAuGF) for failing to remit over ₦4.304 trillion to the Federation Account. According to the 2022 audit report by the OAuGF, the apex bank was listed alongside the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), the Nigeria …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed that Nigeria’s air transport sector contributes $2.5 billion annually to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP)—representing 0.7 per cent—and supports more than 217,000 jobs across the economy. This was disclosed by IATA’s Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East, Kamil Alawadhi, in a statement commemorating …
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has accused the Federal Government of persistent neglect, broken promises, and a deliberate disregard for agreements reached with the union, warning that the development risks plunging the university system into yet another avoidable industrial crisis. The union’s National Executive Council (NEC), which held its 52nd meeting at …
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has called for creation of an endowment fund for the Wole Soyinka Centre For Culture And Creative Arts formerly known as the National Arts Theatre in Lagos. Tinubu made the call during the official reopening of the Soyinka Centre on Wednesday in Lagos. Pinnacle Daily reports that President Tinubu had in …
The National President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Engr. Festus Osifo, has warned that the union will resume the nationwide strike if the Dangote Group fails to comply with the resolution reached during the two-day conciliatory meeting held in Abuja. Speaking during a press conference on Wednesday, October …
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has called off its nationwide strike over a dispute with the management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery. This comes after the Federal Government brokered an agreement between PEMGASSAN and the Dangote Refinery management at a meeting on Tuesday. PENGASSAN had embarked on a nationwide strike …
On this monumental day, as we mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, Pinnacle Daily extends heartfelt greetings to all Nigerians, both at home and abroad. This moment is a celebration of our resilience, unity, and unwavering spirit. Over the years, we have faced challenges, yet we continue to rise, driven by hope, pride, and the strength …
