President Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivered an address on the country’s Democracy Day, 12 June 2024. In his speech, President Tinubu reflected on the nation’s journey towards democratic governance, paying tribute to the heroes and heroines who fought for freedom and democracy. He emphasised the significance of democracy as a way of life, highlighting its importance in ensuring liberty, equality, and economic opportunity for all citizens. The President also addressed the challenges facing the nation, including...

…Governors say N60,000 minimum wage “cannot fly” Nigeria’s national minimum wage debate continues with no clear resolution in sight. The Nigerian government and labour unions remain at odds over the appropriate level for a new national minimum wage. Organised labour, represented by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and Trade Union Congress, TUC, initially proposed a significant increase to N615,000, citing inflation and severe economic hardship. They argue that this reflects the rising cost of living...

In a significant milestone, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the long-abandoned official residence of the Vice President, completing a project that had been stalled for 14 years. The state-of-the-art structure cost N21 billion and was awarded in 2010 but abandoned in 2015. The Tinubu administration reviewed and revived the project in January 2024, and it has now been completed with world-class facilities. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony on Friday, President Tinubu emphasised his administration’s...