As the Nigerian government prepares to implement new tax laws on January 1, 2026, there are mixed feelings of anticipation and anxiety among businesses, economic experts, and citizens regarding the impact. The six-month deadline set from June 2025, when the laws were signed by President Tinubu, was intended to allow for robust stakeholder engagement and …
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared a five-day nationwide warning strike, starting Friday, September 12, 2025, to press home their demands. The decision followed an emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on Wednesday, September 10, which stretched into the early hours of Thursday. General Secretary of the Association of Resident Doctors, …
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has advised former President Goodluck Jonathan against re-entering the presidential race in 2027. During a media interaction in Abuja on Monday, Wike expressed his belief that Jonathan should continue his role as a respected statesman rather than seek another term in office. Despite ongoing speculation …
By Esther Ososanya Commercial drivers in the Federal Capital Territory are raising the alarm over worsening inconsistencies in fuel prices across filling stations, warning that the rising costs paired with passenger resistance to fare hikes are crippling their daily income and pushing many closer to financial collapse. For the past five days, the capital city …
By Esther Ososanya The Federal Capital Territory is witnessing a growing backlash over the rising number of posters and billboards bearing the image of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. The displays, many of them positioned on pedestrian bridges, highway medians, roundabouts, and government buildings, have sparked sharp criticism from residents, who describe them as a “needless …
