Governance
Minimum wage won’t buy food but workers can’t demonstrate Federal High Court stopped Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress from protesting. Judge granted government’s ex parte application. No hearing for unions. Just restraining order. NLC...
Governance
Patients can’t access care, workers can’t afford to work Pregnant woman goes into labour. Rushes to general hospital. Gate locked. Staff striking. She diverts to teaching hospital. Also closed. Strike nationwide. Private hospital charges ₦200,000 for...
Governance
That’s two-thirds of Nigeria below the line this year 140 million Nigerians will be plunged into poverty in 2026. Economist Ngwu’s warning. That’s two-thirds of the population. Not theoretical poverty. Can’t afford food poverty. Can’t pay...
Uncategorized
President Tinubu brokered peace between Minister Wike and Governor Fubara. Third intervention this year. January truce lasted three weeks. February truce lasted two. March truce—we’ll see. Each time: crisis escalates, president intervenes, temporary calm...
Business
Oil and forex improving but shocks could erase all gains PwC reports Nigeria’s 2026 outlook brightening. Oil production stabilising at 1.5 million barrels daily. Foreign exchange improving. Policy reforms showing effects. But—and this “but” carries...