The National Industrial Court in Abuja has issued an interim order restraining the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) from embarking on a nationwide strike or taking any action that could disrupt operations at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Justice Emmanuel Sublim, in his ruling, barred the union and its affiliates from

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The Federal Government has urged member states of the Union of African Shippers’ Councils (UASC) to unite against arbitrary shipping surcharges and unfair freight practices that undermine trade competitiveness across West and Central Africa. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, made the call yesterday in Lagos while declaring open the Sub-Regional Seminar and

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In a significant push to address the national housing deficit, the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) and its private sector partner, BAM Projects and Properties Limited, have announced a target to deliver 10,000 housing units across Nigeria by 2027. The ambitious goal was unveiled during the inauguration of a new eco-friendly residential estate in Abuja, a

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The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has dismissed threats and baseless allegations directed at its Registrar General, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, warning that attempts to intimidate him will not succeed. In a statement signed by CAC management, the Commission said the attacks were unfounded and urged disgruntled individuals to direct their complaints to appropriate government agencies instead

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The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with the Federal Government on new migration reforms, stating they will foster dignity, economic growth, and a more predictable business environment. The Director-General of NECA, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, made this declaration during a stakeholders’ workshop in Kano focused on Expatriate Quota Reform, a new

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In a stark revelation, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has disclosed that Nigerians have lost an estimated N300.2 billion to fraudulent Ponzi and illegal investment schemes in recent years. The announcement was made during the SEC’s 2025 Journalists Academy in Abuja by AbdulRasheed Dan-Abu, Head of the Commission’s Fintech and Innovation Department. Breakdown of Major Losses

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Organizer Modupeola Awofolaju has called on the government to create a more enabling environment for youth development programs, arguing that excessive restrictions are counterproductive. Speaking at the “Believers Talent Competition” in Ibadan, Awofolaju emphasized the need for collective efforts to nurture the next generation. She revealed that her outreach programs often face bureaucratic and religious

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Former Senate Leader Ali Ndume has urged the new Chief of Defence Staff, Lt-General Olufemi Oluyede, and other service chiefs to prioritize better remuneration and motivation for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces. Ndume made the call in a statement in Abuja following the decoration of the new service chiefs by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has called on the Federal Government to allocate a substantial portion of the $2 billion available to the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) toward addressing power supply challenges in the country’s industrial hubs. Dr. Musiliu Oseni, Vice Chairman of NERC, made the recommendation during the commission’s 20th anniversary event in

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The House of Representatives has inaugurated an Ad-hoc Committee to investigate the deduction of taxes and sundry charges from civil and public servants’ salaries, as well as multiple bank fees imposed on customer accounts across Nigeria. Hon. Kelechi Nwogu, Chairman of the committee, said the move responds to mounting public concerns over inconsistencies and lack

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