Some militants have surrounded oil platforms in Delta and Rivers States following a threat of strike by PENGASSAN over the fuel subsidy crisis. THISDAY learnt that in anticipation of the strike, the militants are positioning themselves to pump the crude … read more
Nigerians should brace up, from Monday, for what the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) yesterday called the “Mother of all strikes”. The President of the NLC, Comrade Abdulwaheed Omar, said yesterday that Nigerians should prepare for a prolonged strike from Monday … read more
One of Nigeria’s main trade unions said talks with President Goodluck Jonathan over government’s removal of publicly popular fuel subsidies were ‘fruitful’ and ongoing, but strikes would continue until an agreement was reached. Nigeria scrapped subsidies on petrol imports on … read more
The nationwide strike against government’s removal of fuel subsidy is costing the economy about N100 billion ($617million) daily, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Malam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has said. Also, Sanusi called for an agreement between … read more
While Seun Kuti, King Wadada, Adewale Ayuba, Daddy Showkey, and a host of other entertainers were captivating protesters in Lagos with a mix of adapted music and inspiring revolutionary talk, Abuja emptied into Under Bridge, Area 1, Garki with a … read more
Container group Maersk Line’s ships carrying food and consumer goods are stuck outside Nigeria’s ports as a fifth day of nationwide strikes have brought terminals to a standstill, a senior company official said on Thursday. Nigerians have taken to the … read more
The United States has warned its citizens of the risks of travel to Nigeria, and recommended that they avoid all but essential travel to the Niger Delta States of Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers; the Southeastern states of Abia, … read more
Nigeria’s trade unions say they are suspending protests for two days to allow more talks with the government. The announcement comes on the fifth day of a general strike over the removal of a fuel subsidy, which has caused fuel … read more
AMID confusion and stagnation in economic activities trailing the removal of subsidy on premium motor spirit (PMS) also called petrol, Nigeria now ranks at the very bottom of the financial development index. Information from the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) recently … read more
The Department of International Relations announced on Wednesday that it is in consultation with the High Commission in Nigeria on whether to issue a travel alert. The oil rich country has been hit by an indefinite violent strike against President … read more