Tag: Nigeria
Lagos Street Sweeper Protests Low Pay, Harsh Working Conditions
A street sweeper employed by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has raised an outcry over poor wages, harsh working conditions, and lack of health benefits, calling on the agency’s leadership to address their grievances. In a video shared on Wednesday, the worker lamented the “inhumane treatment” faced by sweepers, despite their critical role in…
32 Internet Fraudsters Sentenced to Jail in Ibadan
In a significant crackdown on cybercrime, 32 individuals have been convicted and sentenced for internet fraud by courts in Ibadan, Oyo State. The convictions were secured by the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following separate one-count charges related to impersonation and internet-related offenses. The convicted fraudsters include Kolade Olayinka…
Tinubu Intervenes in Lagos Assembly Crisis, Backs Obasa as Speaker
President Bola Tinubu has intervened in the leadership crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly, urging aggrieved lawmakers to allow Speaker Mudashiru Obasa to retain his position. The President met with Obasa and other members of the Assembly behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday, where he emphasized the need…
Women Groups Apologize to Akpabio, Condemn Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Actions
The Nigerian Women Crusade for Good Governance (NWCGG), a coalition of 100 women’s groups, has publicly apologized to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the Nigerian Senate over the conduct of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The group expressed disappointment with Akpoti-Uduaghan’s actions, stating that they have embarrassed Nigerian women and undermined the efforts of female politicians in…
Abuja Sex Workers Lose Major Legal Battle as Court Dismisses Rights Suit
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit filed by commercial sex workers seeking legal protection to operate without intimidation from security agencies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In a landmark ruling delivered on Wednesday, Justice James Omotosho declared that prostitution is not recognized as a legal right under Nigerian law or…
Oil Sector Reforms Attract $17 Billion in Foreign Investment – NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has announced that reforms in the oil and gas sector, driven by the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 and Executive Orders issued by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, attracted approximately $17 billion in foreign investment in 2024. This revelation was made by Mr. Udy Ntia, Executive Vice President of…
Nigeria, China Strengthen Economic Ties at Bilateral Business Summit
Nigeria and China have taken significant steps to enhance their economic partnership and remove trade restrictions during the unveiling of the Nigeria-China Bilateral Business, Trade, and Investment Summit 2025 in Abuja. The event, aimed at fostering collaboration and showcasing investment opportunities, brought together key stakeholders from both nations to discuss strategies for boosting trade, investment,…
Fire Destroys Millions of Naira Worth of Property at Ibadan Market
A devastating fire broke out at the Aleshinloye Market in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, in the early hours of Wednesday, destroying property worth millions of Naira. The incident, which occurred at midnight, affected several sections of the popular market, leaving traders and shop owners counting their losses. The General Manager of the Oyo…
PDP Drags Ned Nwoko to Court, Seeks By-Election for Delta North Senatorial Seat
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to declare the seat of Senator Ned Munir Nwoko vacant following his defection from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The party is also asking the court to order the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to…
Nigeria’s Trade Surplus Soars by 209% to N18.86 Trillion in 2024
Nigeria’s trade surplus surged by 209.6% to N18.86 trillion in 2024, up from N6.09 trillion in 2023, according to the latest Foreign Trade Statistics report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report, which covers the fourth quarter of 2024 (Q4’24), also revealed a significant increase in Nigeria’s trade with Economic Community of…