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FG presses pre-2004 civil servants on pension verification

PenCom and the head of the civil service are pressing pre-2004 federal civil servants to complete a one-time online verification for their accrued pension rights.
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Dangote pledges 95,000 jobs as refinery scales to 1.4m bpd

Aliko Dangote has pledged 95,000 skilled jobs as his Lagos refinery scales from 650,000 to 1.4 million barrels per day, set to overtake India's Jamnagar.
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Resilient Nigerians Defy Tough Times with Stunning Creativity

Despite facing economic challenges, Nigerians are displaying resilience and creativity, transforming adversity into opportunity across various sectors like arts, tech, and agriculture.
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Nigeria to Lose 300 Millionaires in 2024 Due to Economic Woes

Nigeria faces the loss of 300 millionaires in 2024 due to worsening economic conditions and insecurity, reports Henley Private Wealth.
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President Tinubu: Nigeria Will Pay What It Can Afford in Minimum Wage

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu emphasizes that the country will adhere to a minimum wage that aligns with its economic capabilities, stressing a balanced approach to wage adjustments amid economic challenges
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Nigerian Democracy at 25: A Journey of Highs and Lows

As Nigeria marks 25 years of democracy, the journey has been a mix of significant progress and persistent challenges, reflecting the dynamic nature of the country's democratic evolution.
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Airfare Skyrockets in Nigeria Amid Economic Turmoil

Nigerians face steep airfare hikes, with prices surging over 300% due to economic pressures, including high aviation fuel costs and exchange rate impacts.
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Rising Construction Costs in Nigeria Threaten Housing Affordability

Construction costs in Nigeria skyrocket due to economic challenges, with calls for government action to mitigate impacts on housing and infrastructure.
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FG to Save N8 Trillion Annually from Subsidy Removal and FX Reform, Says Tinubu Panel

Nigeria aims to save N8 trillion annually through subsidy removal and forex rate changes, prioritising efficient spending for development.
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Petrol Scarcity Hits Harder in Abuja, Lagos, Across Nigeria

Nigeria's woes deepen as cities like Abuja and Lagos witness intensified petrol scarcity, exacerbating...
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Nigeria Celebrates 63 Years: Gbajabiamila Speaks on Economic Interventions

Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, addressed the nation's current...
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PDP Criticizes Tinubu’s Independence Speech as Lacking Ideas

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) criticized President Bola Tinubu's address on Nigeria's 63rd Independence...

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FG presses pre-2004 civil servants on pension verification

PenCom and the head of the civil service are pressing pre-2004 federal civil servants to complete a one-time online verification for their accrued pension rights.
Business

Dangote pledges 95,000 jobs as refinery scales to 1.4m bpd

Aliko Dangote has pledged 95,000 skilled jobs as his Lagos refinery scales from 650,000 to 1.4 million barrels per day, set to overtake India's Jamnagar.
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Waltersmith doubles refining capacity to 10,000 bpd

Abdulrazaq Isa's Waltersmith Petroman Oil has doubled its refining capacity to 10,000 barrels per day after completing a Phase 2 expansion in Imo State.
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Magaji urges FG to form farmer-herder prevention panel

AFAN President Mohammed Magaji has urged the Federal Government to set up a national committee to prevent farmer-herder clashes before they erupt across rural Nigeria.