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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.

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.

Nigerian Leaders Demand Sanctions Over Minors’ Arraignment

Prominent Nigerians criticize officials over the harsh treatment of young protesters, pushing for accountability and sanctioning key figures.

Tinubu Directs Immediate Release Of Minors #EndBadGovernance Protesters

EndBadGovernance protests: President Tinubu orders 'immediate release' of minors arrested, welfare secured.

Council of State Backs Tinubu Amidst National Tensions

The Nigerian Council of State has unanimously passed a vote of confidence in President Bola Tinubu's administration, amid national protests and growing tensions. The Council emphasized that any change in government must occur through democratic means, not insurrection.

Protest Leader Deji Adeyanju Secures Release of 26 Protesters and Journalists

Deji Adeyanju secures the release of 26 detained protesters and journalists after nationwide protests, urging the release of all others still held.

Nigeria Warns Foreign Powers Against Interference Amid Economic Protests

The Nigerian government warns foreign countries against interference amid economic protests, emphasizing sovereignty and seeking international support to address challenges.

Mixed Reactions Follow President Tinubu’s Protest Broadcast

Reactions are mixed to President Tinubu’s address to protesters in Nigeria.

Nigerian Equities Market Suffers Major Loss Amid Protest Week

The Nigerian equities market suffered its highest daily loss amid a week of nationwide protests, highlighting investor concerns over the country's socio-political and economic stability.

Nigeria Protests Erupt Over Phone Disconnections, NIN-SIM Mandate

Protests erupt in Nigeria over phone disconnections linked to the NIN-SIM mandate, causing widespread frustration and clashes between telcos and subscribers.

Nigeria Lawmakers Flee Abroad Ahead of August 1 Protests

Ahead of August 1 protests, Nigerian lawmakers flee abroad citing fears of violence and inadequate security amidst growing unrest.

Police Warn of Foreign Mercenaries Plotting to Hijack Protests

Nigerian IGP Egbetokun warns of foreign mercenaries plotting to hijack planned protests, urging citizens to exercise caution and outlining steps for a peaceful demonstration.

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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.

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.

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.

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.