US Loses 23,000 Jobs In July Ahead Of Midterm Elections
The United States unexpectedly lost thousands of jobs in July, government data showed Friday, a blow to US President Donald Trump’s claims of leading an economic revival as his Republican…
Labour Demands Review of ₦70,000 Minimum Wage, Says It No Longer Matches Workers’ Reality
Labour leaders have renewed calls for an urgent review of Nigeria’s ₦70,000 national minimum wage, warning that the current wage structure has been overtaken by rising inflation and the growing…
Tinubu Hails Economic Team, NGX For Stock Market Rebound
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, said growing positive reviews of the economy by experts and favourable economic indicators signal a brighter future for all Nigerians. The President, who…
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 4, 2026
The naira traded around the ₦1,368 level against the United States dollar at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, while the parallel market continued…
Labour gives FG Aug 11 ultimatum over wage award
The Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council, Trade Union Side, has urged the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, to convene an urgent meeting over…
ECOWAS Parliament Seeks Stronger MSME Support, Urges End To Cross-Border Trade Barriers
The ECOWAS Parliament has advocated harmonised customs procedures, import regulations, taxation policies, and business registration requirements to create a predictable and business-friendly environment for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in…
FG’s Road Projects Creating Jobs, Tackling Hunger — Umahi
The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has stated that the Federal Government’s massive investment in road infrastructure under President Bola Tinubu is generating thousands of jobs, stimulating economic activity,…
Fuel subsidy savings report coming soon – Oyedele
The Federal Government has pledged to publish a detailed account of how savings from the removal of fuel and foreign exchange subsidies have been utilised, amid growing public concerns over…
Tinubu To Governors: You Have Enough Money, Stop Building Unnecessary Flyovers
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked governors to stop building flyovers where it is not really necessary, but redirect the resources to ventures and amenities that will assist in tackling…
Africa’s Top Policymakers Meet In Abuja To Tackle Global Economic Uncertainty
The seventh meeting of the African Emerging Markets Forum is ongoing at the Central Bank headquarters in Abuja. The meeting is attended by the Central Bank Governor, Oluyemi Cardoso; the…