Public Servants Declare Three-Day Warning Strike From Midnight Friday Over Petrol Price, Wage Award

Public servants under the JNPSNC have declared a three-day nationwide warning strike from midnight on Friday, 2 October, over petrol prices, a wage award and the new minimum wage.

Ododo Grants Pardon and Clemency to 101 Inmates as Kogi Marks Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary

Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has granted pardon and clemency to 101 inmates as Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary.

Tinubu: We Cannot Erase Decades of Economic Hardship in Four Years

President Tinubu has said Nigeria's decades-old economic problems cannot be erased in four years, declaring an end to emergency reforms and the start of an "age of prosperity".

Public Servants Threaten Three-Day Warning Strike From October 2 Over Petrol Price, Wage

Eight public sector unions under the JNPSNC say a three-day warning strike begins on October 2 unless the Federal Government cuts petrol to ₦500 per litre, approves a wage award and opens minimum wage talks.

Dangote Refinery IPO attracts "enormous" investor demand

Aliko Dangote says the $1.6 billion Dangote refinery IPO, closing 13 October, has attracted "enormous" demand, though no figures have been released. The offer targets 10 million retail investors and values the refinery at about $49 billion, a figure some have questioned.

Tinubu back in Nigeria: "I am hale and strong, ready to work" Tinubu ends month-long European stay, lands in Lagos ahead of Independence Day

President Tinubu returned to Nigeria on Tuesday after four weeks in London and Paris, dismissing concerns about his health and saying he is ready to resume duties. He is expected to attend Independence Day events and hold political meetings in Lagos ahead of the 2027 elections.

Nigeria Demands Justice as Three Nigerians Are Killed in South Africa

Nigeria has demanded a thorough investigation after three Nigerians were killed in separate incidents in South Africa between 18 and 21 September 2026. Its Johannesburg Consulate says the deaths raise questions about a pattern of targeting Nigerians.

Airlines Threaten Nationwide Shutdown Over Aviation Union Disruptions

Domestic airlines under the AON have threatened a nationwide flight shutdown if aviation unions disrupt any member airline again, following the 11 August picketing of Air Peace flights that the association says cost over ₦2bn.

Nigeria Seeks $1.5 Billion More From World Bank as Public Debt Hits Record ₦166.79 Trillion

The Federal Government has opened talks with the World Bank on three new loans worth $1.5 billion, as Nigeria's public debt reached a record ₦166.79 trillion at the end of June 2026.

Presidency Dismisses Health Speculation, Confirms Tinubu’s Investor Engagements in France

The Presidency says President Bola Tinubu is "hale and hearty" and working during his vacation in France, citing his meetings with investors there. It adds that he will return this week for Independence Day events.

Debt: Atiku Demands Transparency as Nigeria’s Public Debt Rises to ₦166.79tn

Atiku Abubakar has demanded a full account of Nigeria's ₦166.79tn public debt after new DMO figures showed the total rose ₦7.44tn in Q2 2026, questioning debt-servicing charges and calling for greater transparency from the Tinubu administration.

Wike to Lead Tinubu’s 2027 Campaign Teams in FCT, Rivers

Wike says he will lead Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign teams in the FCT and Rivers, citing infrastructure delivery as a key campaign message.

Doro Takes Nigeria’s Poverty Reduction Agenda to UN General Assembly

At Least 41 Dead as Boat Capsizes on Lake Tanganyika Between Tanzania and Congo

A boat carrying about 100 people capsized on Lake Tanganyika en route from Tanzania to Congo on 24 September 2026, killing at least 41 and leaving a search under way for survivors.

Keyamo Admits ₦70,000 Minimum Wage No Longer Enough, Urges FG to Meet Labour Midway

Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo says the ₦70,000 minimum wage can no longer absorb Nigeria's inflationary shock, urging government to meet labour "midway" ahead of the 2027 wage review.

Shettima Tells UN: Let AI Build, Not Destroy, As Nigeria Pushes For Global Reform

VP Kashim Shettima's UNGA 81 statement on Tinubu's behalf called for AI to advance humanity, renewed Nigeria's push for permanent African UN Security Council seats, and demanded fairer climate financing.

Vocational Empowerment: FG Empowers 70 Digital Media Managers for Grassroots Outreach

OSSAP-TVEE has handed tablets to 70 digital media managers to boost grassroots awareness of government vocational empowerment programmes, with SSA Dr Abiola Arogundade calling for strong coverage of the coming NPRGS Oyo State phase.

Tinubu Hails $800m Final Investment Decision on Ima Gas Project

Tinubu hails $800m FID on Ima Gas Project, unlocking a 1973 discovery after five decades untapped. Production begins 2028.

Oil Prices Rise as Iran's Defiant UN Speech Dims Hopes for Quick US Deal

Oil prices climbed on September 22, 2026, after Iran's president used a UN address to reject surrender to the US, ending a five-day price slide and unsettling hopes for a quick diplomatic resolution — according to CNBC and Bloomberg.

Iran Rejects US Pressure as Tehran, Washington Remain Far Apart on Ending War

Iran's President Pezeshkian tells the UN Iran won't bow to US pressure, as the US delegation walks out. Tehran says it could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within days if Washington eases its blockade — but both sides remain far from a settlement.