The 36 state governors, under the umbrella of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), have unveiled strategic and proactive steps to address the food and economic crises in the country. They have outlined temporary and long-term measures, including massive investments in agriculture, to combat the prevailing food insecurity. One of the initiatives highlighted is in Akwa…
Comrade Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), has strongly condemned the government led by President Bola Tinubu, stating that Nigeria is regressing in various sectors under the current administration. Abure called for action from opposition parties and the Nigerian masses to confront what he described as poor governance. Expressing dissatisfaction with…
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has praised the Federal Government for postponing the implementation of the Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL). NECA’s director-general, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, expressed this approval in a statement issued in Lagos on Sunday. Oyerinde applauded the Minister of Interior and Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment for their roles in delaying the…
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, has revealed that successful Nigerian doctors, nurses, and health workers abroad are contemplating returning to Nigeria. Pate highlighted that these health workers are willing to come back if the necessary infrastructure is provided to enable them to perform their jobs effectively. Speaking on Channels…
Sunday Oduntan, the Executive Director of the Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED), has revealed that the Nigerian government currently owes approximately N100 billion in outstanding electricity bills. Speaking in an interview with Arise TV, Oduntan emphasized the need for the government to create an enabling environment for energy distributors in the country. According to…
The Nigerian government has announced a ban on health professionals’ leave of absence for those seeking opportunities abroad. Minister of State for Health, Tunji Alausa, revealed this during a visit to the Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Aro, stating that health workers must now resign before relocating abroad, as per an Executive Order issued by President Bola Tinubu….
During an interface with the Senate Committee on Finance, Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, attributed the current inflation in Nigeria to the printing of trillions of naira during the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari “without productivity.” Edun expressed intentions to audit the N22.7 trillion printed by the Central…
The price of garri, a popular staple food in Nigeria, has skyrocketed by 108 per cent in three months, reaching a record high as cassava production shrinks nationwide. A survey conducted by DAILY POST in major markets in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, reveals that the average price of a 50kg bag of yellow garri…
The Manufacturing Association of Nigeria (MAN) has raised alarm over the troubling state of the manufacturing sector, revealing that 767 manufacturing companies shut down operations and 335 experienced distress in 2023. This downturn is attributed to various economic challenges, including exchange rate volatility, rising inflation, and a deteriorating investment climate. MAN’s concerns were highlighted alongside…
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, has expressed deep concern about the deteriorating electricity supply across the country and has summoned the chief executives of three electricity companies to a crucial meeting. In a statement posted on his official handle, Mr Adelabu announced that he had summoned the Chief Executives of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company…