economic hardship

Former federal lawmakers, Senator Andrew Uchendu and Honourable Dachung Bagos, have criticized the Federal Government's decision to reduce electricity subsidies, deeming the timing inappropriate. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) recently announced a tariff increase for Band...

Residents of Akure, the capital of Ondo state, found themselves engaged in a widespread looting spree of food items and grains from a truck that encountered a mechanical fault at a popular junction known as the cultural center along the Ondo express road. The fully loaded truck, branded with...

A viral video showing noodles sold in nylon bags has sparked various reactions from Nigerians. Expressing disappointment, some comments reflect sadness and frustration with the current state of affairs. One user criticizes Tinubu, associating the decline with his leadership. Another expresses...

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, pointed fingers at former President Muhammadu Buhari for the prevailing economic hardship in Nigeria. Speaking during the swearing-in of 22 Special Advisers and agency heads, Mutfwang claimed, "we sold our future under the last administration." He...

The Agricultural and Rural Development Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) confirmed the looting of its Dei-Dei warehouse by FCT residents on Sunday, citing economic hardships. The spokesperson for the ARD Secretariat, Zakari Aliyu, revealed that the facility had...

Residents in the Federal Capital Territory raided a National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) warehouse in Karimo, Abuja, on Sunday, making away with foodstuffs and other items. The incident comes amid widespread hardship and economic challenges in Nigeria following the removal of fuel...

In a distressing incident, a BUA truck carrying cartons of spaghetti fell victim to a brazen attack by hoodlums at the Dogarawa axis of the Zaria-Kano expressway. This unsettling event occurred around 3:15 pm, just after the truck driver had parked on the roadside to observe prayers. The...

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has decided to suspend the planned nationwide protest following the first day's impactful demonstrations against the prevailing economic hardships in the country. The protesters, carrying placards with messages addressing issues such as high living costs...

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a bold threat, vowing to shut down services across the country if its members face attacks during the scheduled two-day protest commencing on February 27, 2024. In a defiant statement by NLC President Joe Ajaero, the organization emphasized its...

In a significant departure from conventional norms, Abdul Samad Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Group, has announced a groundbreaking decision to increase salaries by 50% for all staff members. The revelation came through an internal memo signed by Mr. Mohammed Wali, BUA’s Head of Human Resources...

he Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has attributed Nigeria's current economic challenges to the former President Muhammadu Buhari's administration, absolving President Bola Tinubu of blame. In a statement signed by the group's Publicity and Organising Secretaries, Jare Ajayi and Kole...

In a press conference held at Labour House, Abuja, Joe Ajaero, the leader of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), declared a decisive move in response to the intensifying economic challenges faced by Nigerians. The announcement unveiled plans for a two-day nationwide mass protest scheduled for...