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Organised Labour Counters Tinubu’s Scorecard
In an unflattering evaluation of President Bola Tinubu's two years in office, organised labour said Thursday that his policies and reforms had only caused Nigerians to suffer. The labour movement countered Tinubu’s claims that the worst days are over, pointing out that his economic reforms have plunged over 150 million Nigerians into multidimensional poverty. In a statement, the Nigeria Labour Congress...
”Tinubu’s Assertion Of Economic Revival An Insult To Suffering Nigerians” – Wabara
Senator Adolphus Wabara, a former Senate President and the chairman of the PDP's Board of Trustees (BoT), has called President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's assertions that he has revitalised Nigeria's economy an insult to the millions of Nigerians who are currently suffering greatly. Senator Wabara argued that if the president’s assertions were accurate, there would be no need to convince Nigerians—citizens...
Nigeria Money Supply Increases By 4%
Supply (M2) grew from N114.2 trillion in March 2025 to N119.1 trillion in April 2025, a 4.2 per percent month-over-month (MoM) increase. This is coming on the back of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision to retain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27.5 per cent for the second time with emphasis on the need...
”WAEC Exam In Darkness, A National Disgrace” — Atiku
Atiku Abubakar, the former vice president, termed the recent event in which Nigerian students were made to take the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in unsuitable and dark conditions a "national disgrace." This came as the House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies gave WAEC a 24-hour ultimatum to appear before it on Friday to...
FG Clarifies External Borrowing Plan
The federal government has explained that the 2024–2026 External Borrowing Plan presented to the National Assembly on Tuesday was crucial for the execution of the 2024–2026 Medium Term Economic Framework. The Federal Ministry of Finance said in a statement yesterday that the borrowing plan was for the entire nation, meaning that it included both federal and state governments and does...
Seplat Ventures Into Power Sector Investment
The Chief Executive Officer of Seplat Energy, Roger Brown, has disclosed that the company will venture into the power sector later. Brown disclosed this in a statement made available to our correspondent on Thursday. According to him, the energy firm has a long-term roadmap to expand power to off-grid communities. “At some point, when the time is right, we will take...
Oil Sector Endures Challenges Amid Govt Reforms
The federal government has implemented robust policies in an effort to build Nigeria's oil and gas industry, creating the groundwork for a future that is more resilient and investor-friendly. Two years into the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria’s oil and gas sector continues to navigate longstanding challenges. From modest gains in crude oil production to policy efforts aimed...
NDLEA Detains Hajj Pilgrims Suspected Of Smuggling Cocaine Into Saudi Arabia
Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd.), revealed on Wednesday that two individuals were recently arrested for ingesting cocaine while allegedly preparing to travel to Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Speaking at the opening session of the Ministerial Committee on Drug Use Control, Marwa disclosed that the suspects had posed as...
Biafra Day: Umuahia Streets Empty As Residents Comply With Sit-At-Home Directive [Photos + Video]
![Biafra Day: Umuahia Streets Empty As Residents Comply With Sit-At-Home [PHOTOS]](https://abntv.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Umuahia-street-640x479.jpg "Biafra Day: Umuahia Streets Empty As Residents Comply With Sit-At-Home Directive [Photos + Video]")
Umuahia, the capital of Abia State, was marked by silence and empty streets on Friday as residents observed the sit-at-home order declared by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB) in remembrance of fallen Biafra heroes. The city’s roads were largely deserted, with only sporadic sightings of tricycles and a handful of vehicles moving around. https://youtu.be/PacGN66G2AM Shops along major and minor streets remained...
NGF Expresses Condolences Over Niger Flood Tragedy
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has extended its condolences to the Niger State Government over the devastating flood that struck Mokwa Local Government Area, claiming numerous lives and destroying property. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by NGF Chairman and Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the forum expressed deep shock over the extent of the disaster. The NGF conveyed...
