Economy

#EndBadGovernance Protesters Take to the Streets, Block Major Abuja Highway

#EndBadGovernance Protesters Take to the Streets, Block Major Abuja Highway

In a bold move, protesters affiliated with the #EndBadGovernance movement have blocked Kaduna Road, a critical highway connecting Kaduna to Abuja, according to Premium Times. This demonstration comes just three days before the scheduled 10-day nationwide protest, which aims to address Nigeria's economic challenges. The protesters, armed with placards bearing powerful messages such as "We Are Not Slaves," "Enough is Enough," and "Hardship Is Unbearable," expressed their discontent with the current state of affairs. They chanted anti-government slogans, indicating their unwillingness to wait for the planned protest on Thursday. The organizers of the nationwide protests are demanding improvements in the…
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Revisiting 134% Increase In Minimum Wage (70k): Ajaero, Osifo, Organized Labour Living And Leaving To Fight Another Day.

Revisiting 134% Increase In Minimum Wage (70k): Ajaero, Osifo, Organized Labour Living And Leaving To Fight Another Day.

I am compelled to do this incisive effort which is apparently targeted at putting the records straight ditto the decision of Organized Labour to settle for a 134% increase in Minimum Wage thus taking the minimum wage from 30k to 70k rather than insisting on the 250k which was the position until the last meeting Organized Labour had with Mr. President and his Team. There is a preponderance of angry opinions out there seeking to lampoon and vilify the position of Organized Labour, some have said that Labour sold out, others have argued that 70k is not good enough, and…
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New fintech company ATUS set to rock the industry with its rock-bottom charges.

New fintech company ATUS set to rock the industry with its rock-bottom charges.

As the world of innovation and improvement in the area of financial technology companies continues to evolve with new ideologues and cutting-edge innovations that will further ensure perfect service delivery to all Nigerians in the financial industry, we must always prepare our minds for new entrants that will change the status quo and offer more people-friendly service options. This is where ATUS has come in to fill every vacuum in the financial technology system. To rule the Fintech Business world, ATUS has since started a loaning system that gives their customers real flexibility in terms of collateral and loan terms…
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Spokesperson for Peter Obi slams Tinubu’s aide.

Spokesperson for Peter Obi slams Tinubu’s aide.

Dr. Yunusa Tanko, the Chief Spokesman for the Obi/ Datti 2003 Presidential Campaign, has criticized Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, for accusing LP candidate Peter Obi of inciting “religious and ethnic” issues to promote his political aspirations. Onanuga made the statement during an appearance on the ‘Mic On podcast’, hosted by journalist Seun Okinbaloye of Channels Television. He also alleged that Obi’s supporters were eager to see the failure of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. According to Onanuga, “What I know about the Obi campaign was that, for the first time in a very…
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Tinubu meets with Elumelu, Dangote, and other influential individuals.

Tinubu meets with Elumelu, Dangote, and other influential individuals.

Tinubu meets with Elumelu, Dangote, and other influential individuals. On Sunday, President Bola Tinubu met with a few representatives of the organised private sector in a "crucial" meeting. The Presidential Villa in Abuja serves as the venue for the summit. Wale Tinubu, Abdulsamad Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Group, Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holding and Transcorp Plc, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Groups, and other representatives of the private sector are present at the meeting. This occurs in the midst of Nigerians' financial struggles. The increase in the dollar to naira exchange rate is the cause of the current…
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