Subsidy Shadows: The Billions Nigerians Cannot See, by Haroon Aremu
When former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan attempted to remove fuel subsidy in 2012, the nation erupted. Streets were flooded with protesters, labour unions shut down economic activities, and what became known as the Occupy Nigeria movement forced a dramatic policy...
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has formally assumed office, pledging to consolidate ongoing economic reforms and deliver tangible benefits to citizens through growth-driven and fiscally disciplined policies.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says service quality in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector has improved since the approval of a 50 per cent tariff increase in January 2025.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested businessman Tunde Ayeni, former chairman of the defunct Skye Bank Plc, over allegations of multi-billion naira fraud.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a new package of welfare benefits for civil servants, including an Exit Benefit Scheme, an Employee Compensation Scheme, and a ₦10 billion housing loan programme for public servants.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised Nigeria’s impressive 91.45 per cent aviation safety rating awarded by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), describing it as a major boost to the country’s global reputation and investor confidence.