Thousands of determined protesters have overrun Abuja's Federal Secretariat Complex, defying security forces as they rally against economic hardships and rising tensions.
Nigerian rights group CERON warns the government of a looming labor strike that could worsen the nation's economic hardship. The group urges renewed negotiations between the government and labor unions to reach a compromise on a new minimum wage. With Nigerians already struggling, a strike would further erode purchasing power and potentially lead to social unrest.
GYSAPEO advocates for increased agricultural investment by the Nigerian government to counteract food price hikes, aiming to support 10 million youths.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has overhauled its cash-handling rules, lifting deposit limits and increasing weekly withdrawal thresholds to N500,000 for individuals and N5 million for corporates.
Nigeria’s auditor flags £14.3 million in unverified spending at NNPC’s London office, intensifying scrutiny of the oil company’s financial controls