Cynthia Morgan Appeals to Tinubu: “Hardship is Unbearable, Subsidy Removal Needs Review”

Nigerian Singer Madrina Speaks on Economic Crisis and Fuel Subsidy Removal Nigerian singer Cynthia Morgan, now known as Madrina, has voiced her concerns over the worsening economic crisis in Nigeria. In a recent TikTok video, she urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take urgent steps to mitigate the hardship caused by the removal of the […]

Hardship in Nigeria: Commercial Bus Drivers Now Turn Vehicles into Mini Provision Stores

Economic Hardship Forcing Bus Drivers into Side Businesses The worsening economic situation in Nigeria has compelled many individuals to adopt unconventional ways to earn a living. Among those affected are commercial bus drivers, who now combine passenger transportation with selling provisions in their vehicles to supplement their income. Reports indicate that in various Nigerian cities, […]

Economic Crisis: Experts Criticize Federal Government’s Cash Palliatives Strategy

Federal Government’s Cash Palliatives Plan Faces Criticism from Experts Amidst rising inflation and a depreciating Naira, financial experts have expressed concerns over the Federal Government’s recent plan to distribute N75,000 cash transfers to vulnerable citizens. They argue that this initiative may exacerbate inflation and prove ineffective in tackling poverty, drawing comparisons to similar unsuccessful policies […]

Femi Falana Criticizes President Tinubu for Charging Peaceful Protesters with Treason and Terrorism

Nigerian human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has openly criticized the administration led by President Bola Tinubu for permitting the Nigerian police to bring charges of treason and terrorism against peaceful protesters, some of whom are minors.These charges were filed following protests that erupted over the significant economic difficulties affecting Nigerians, which many attribute to […]

NLC Directs Members To Proceed On Strike Over Non-Implementation Of Minimum Wage

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has instructed its members in states that have yet to implement the 2024 National Minimum Wage Act to initiate an indefinite strike from December 1, 2024. This directive was part of the resolutions from the NLC’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held over the weekend. The NLC expressed frustration over […]