Nigeria's SEC has significantly increased minimum capital requirements for capital market operators, including issuing houses and trustees, with a June 2027 deadline. Learn the new thresholds and what it means for market stability.
Nigeria's SEC has announced major capital increases for brokers, dealers, and digital asset firms, effective June 2027. Learn how this reform will reshape the market.
Nigeria's SEC has significantly raised the minimum capital for capital market operators, with issuing houses now requiring N7bn. The deadline for compliance is June 2027. Read more on the new policy.
Nigeria's SEC has significantly raised the minimum capital for capital market operators to boost market resilience. Issuing houses now need N7bn. Deadline is June 2027.
NECA Director-General Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde reveals employers have started preparing for the 2027 minimum wage negotiations. He also discusses tax reforms, business survival, and the alcohol sachet ban. Read the full interview.
The Trade Union Congress urges Federal and state governments to review workers' allowances to counter inflation. TUC warns economic reforms are causing hardship. Read the full demands.
Peter Obi criticizes the non-payment of Super Eagles' match allowances, calling it a national embarrassment that damages Nigeria's image ahead of a crucial quarter-final. Read more.
NLC President Joe Ajaero demands urgent review of Nigeria's new tax law, calling it regressive. He warns it will impoverish workers and undermine democracy. Read the full story.
Nineteen Nigerian banks have met the CBN's new capital requirements, with Fidelity Bank raising N250bn. Analysts expect more compliance before the March 31, 2026 deadline. Read the full list and analysis.
Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria has successfully met the CBN's new N50 billion minimum capital requirement for merchant banks, achieving the milestone in December 2025. This move strengthens regulatory compliance and market confidence.
The Trade Union Congress urges government action to protect workers from inflation and high living costs. Read about their demands for tax reform and wage review.
Nasarawa State Government calls on JUNSTI lecturers to suspend their indefinite strike over minimum wage, promising renewed negotiations. The action disrupts academic resumption.
Over 8.3 million US workers started 2026 with higher pay as 19 states and several cities raised minimum wages, injecting $5 billion into earnings. Read details.
NLC President Joe Ajaero and TUC Lagos call for urgent wage review, improved security, and worker unity in 2026. They vow to resist policies that impoverish Nigerians.
NLC President Joe Ajaero calls on Tinubu's government to urgently review wages, strengthen security, and implement pro-people policies in 2026. Organised labour vows to resist anti-people actions.
The Oluremi @65 Education Fund has concluded, raising over N25.5 billion for education and the National Library project. First Lady Tinubu thanks Nigerians for their generous support.
The National Industrial Court will sentence NUC's Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu and four officers to prison on Jan 13, 2026, for criminal contempt. Read the full details of the case.
Discover how most Nigerians survive through multiple income streams, informal jobs, and creative hustle. Learn about real salaries, from ₦70K minimum wage to MTN's high pay.
A protocol blunder occurred at the APC national caucus meeting in Abuja when the band mistakenly played Nigeria's old national anthem, causing brief confusion. Read full details.
President Bola Tinubu pledges to target terrorism financiers and armed groups under a new national security doctrine. Read his full statement from the 2026 budget presentation.
NLC, NANS, TUC, NASU, and NUJ members in Osun State staged a protest against rising killings and kidnappings, calling on President Tinubu and governors to resign if overwhelmed. Read their demands.
The Nigeria Labour Congress warns that financial insecurity is crippling workers, with real wages declining. Urgent government action is needed to stabilise the economy and protect incomes.
Federal Workers Forum pledges full support for NLC's December 17 protest over insecurity, poor governance, and unpaid wages. They demand settlement of 3-month arrears by year-end.
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu warns individuals or groups exploiting communities will face decisive action. Reveals 775 terrorism convictions, stresses community role in peace. Read more.
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria cautions the National Assembly against creating new health bodies, calling proposals legally unnecessary and wasteful.
The Senate and House of Representatives confirm Gen. Christopher Musa as Defence Minister and adopt hard-line anti-terror measures, banning ransom payments and amnesty for terrorists. Read the details.
The Nigerian Senate is considering a bill to create a single, toll-free emergency number. This unified system aims to replace scattered helplines, improving response times for police, fire, and medical services nationwide.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is reportedly set to receive over 100 National Assembly members ahead of the 2027 polls, with defections hitting APC hardest. Read details of the political realignment.
The US halts all asylum decisions and suspends visas for Afghans after a soldier's death. President Trump announces a crackdown on migration from third-world countries. Full details.
National Council on Sports approves sweeping reforms including heavy fines, suspensions for age cheating, new National Intermediate Games, and compulsory insurance for athletes.