As Nigeria marks her 65th Independence Anniversary, the fireworks and fanfare once again attempt to showcase a nation’s resilience. But behind the celebrations lies a sobering truth, the forgotten architects of Nigeria’s future: the Teachers! Once revered as the nation’s backbone, teachers today struggle to survive in conditions that have stripped their profession of dignity …
Comrade Bosun Olabiyi, Trade Union Congress (TUC) Chairman, Oyo State chapter, has called on the management of Dangote Refinery to respect the rights of workers and prioritise their welfare. Olabiyi, a former national financial secretary of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), said that while Nigerians are grateful to Alhaji …
In a stunning turnaround that has crypto enthusiasts buzzing, Bitcoin surged by over 3% in the past 24 hours to exceed $114,000 on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, shaking off an earlier weekly dip near $109,000. Keen observers of crypto volatility since the bear market started believe this rebound feels like the spark for “Uptober”, especially …
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and political actors to ensure a free, fair, credible and inclusive governorship election in Anambra State scheduled for November 8, 2025. The call was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary and signed by Dr Yusuf …
FCMB Group Plc has raised its market capitalisation to N446.96 billion after converting N23.11 billion loan to shares. The debt-to-equity conversion saw the Group list an additional 3.16 billion shares at 50 kobo each on the Nigerian stock market. The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) confirmed the conversion in a statement on Tuesday, September 23. It noted …
The Presidency has said former President Goodluck Jonathan is free to contest the 2027 general election but warned that Nigerians will not forget what it described as his “dismal record” in office. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, made the remarks in a statement on Monday in Abuja while …
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has signed a two-year agreement with the Dangote Petroleum Refinery for the supply of crude oil to the refinery. The deal, which was sealed in August, is to ensure steady feedstock to the 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery based in Lagos. This comes amid efforts to maintain crude supply in naira …
There are indications that Nigeria’s power generation has recorded a significant drop from over 4,300 megawatts (MW) to 3,200MW following a nationwide strike embarked on by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) on Sunday, September 28 2025. The industrial action has reportedly disrupted gas deliveries to power stations, leading to …
The Federal Government has declared that Nigeria is on the right path under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the nation marks its 65th Independence anniversary. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, and the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, made the remarks on Monday at a World Press …
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has relieved Hajiya Zainab Baban-Takko of her duties as Commissioner for Women Affairs and Child Development. The governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Monday, September 29. Gidado explained that the dismissal formed part of a minor reshuffle in …
