Millions of Nigerians are engaged in work but remain trapped in low-paying informal employment that earns significantly less than formal sector jobs, according to a new report by Moody’s Ratings, which highlights a widening structural imbalance in Africa’s largest economy. The ratings agency said informal workers in Nigeria earn about nine times less than their…
By Frank Ulom The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to a purported “Concluded List of APC Senatorial Candidates So Far” currently circulating on social media and some online platforms. According to a statement by Felix Morka, National Publicity Secretary of the party on Thursday, “The APC wishes to state that the said list is…
A survey by SBM Intelligence has ranked Cross River State as the worst state in terms of quality of life in Nigeria, while Kano emerged top, citing liveability safety, childcare, grid supply, and daily affordability, Published on Tuesday, the report surveyed quality of life, covering 442 respondents across Abuja (FCT), Anambra, Bauchi, Cross River, Kano,…
By Joe Udo The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has revealed that an estimated 30,000 armed Fulani militants are currently operating across Nigeria in groups ranging from 10 to 1,000 members, warning that the armed actors have become some of the deadliest non-state perpetrators of religious freedom violations in the country. The…
By Frank Ulom Nigerians petition World Bank to reject President Bola Tinubu’s $1.25 billion loan. Public backlash has surged against a proposed $1.25 billion World Bank loan to Nigeria’s government, called Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration, now at a ‘decision meeting’ stage with board approval set for June 26, 2026. The funds would…
