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Presidency Rejects Claims of Pervasive Hunger in Nigeria
Bayo Onanuga, speaking for the Presidency, argues that economic interventions and infrastructure projects demonstrate that Nigerians are benefiting from the Tinubu administration, rejecting claims of widespread hunger.
June 24, 2026
Economy, taxation and trade featured as ACCI unveils 21st International Trade Fair
The ACCI has announced the 21st Abuja International Trade Fair, set for September 2026, focusing on economic resilience, tax reform, and fostering investment through strategic policy dialogue.
June 23, 2026
Public Sector Workers Seek 400% Salary Hike Amid Economic Crisis
Civil servants under the JNPSNC have requested a 400 percent rise in the N70,000 minimum wage to cope with Nigeria's ongoing economic hardship.
June 23, 2026
Nigeria implements new strategy to combat predatory contracts amidst $2.3 trillion infrastructure gap
The Nigerian government is introducing a standardized Model PPP Agreement to minimize contractual disputes and secure investments as it seeks to bridge a massive $2.3 trillion infrastructure gap.
June 23, 2026
Air Peace CEO Urges President Tinubu to Address Airline Industry Crisis
Air Peace Chairman Allen Onyema is calling for urgent intervention from President Bola Tinubu to address the rising operational costs and multiple taxes threatening the survival of Nigerian airlines.
June 23, 2026
Who Will Be the Next UK Chancellor?
With Andy Burnham poised to lead the UK, speculation mounts over his choice for chancellor as he faces a complex list of national economic challenges.
June 23, 2026
Presidency Rejects Peter Obi’s Resignation Demand, Labels It Superficial
The Presidency has dismissed Peter Obi's call for President Tinubu's resignation as an empty political distraction, citing the fundamental differences between Nigeria's presidential system and the British parliamentary model.
June 22, 2026
Alan Greenspan, Longtime Federal Reserve Chair, Dies at 100
Alan Greenspan, the former US Federal Reserve chair who guided the economy through four presidencies, has died at 100 due to complications from Parkinson’s disease.
June 22, 2026
Taraba State Government reduces street sweepers’ monthly wages to N10,000
The Taraba State government has slashed the salaries of street sweepers from N15,000 to N10,000, citing the need to accommodate new civil service recruits and manage limited state finances.
June 22, 2026
A statistical review of Sir Keir Starmer’s time as Prime Minister
Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as prime minister following a loss of parliamentary support. This summary examines his government's performance across immigration, the economy, healthcare, and energy policy.
June 22, 2026