US Minimum Wage Increases for 8.3M Workers in 2026
Over 8.3 million US workers started 2026 with higher pay as 19 states and several cities raised minimum wages, injecting $5 billion into earnings. Read details.
Over 8.3 million US workers started 2026 with higher pay as 19 states and several cities raised minimum wages, injecting $5 billion into earnings. Read details.
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed vows to accelerate economic growth and ensure peace in 2026, promising to ease hardship and implement summit resolutions. Read his full New Year message.
Pastor Enoch Adeboye's 2026 prophecy predicts returning 'japa' Nigerians and reduced hunger, sparking online debate. Read public reactions and analysis.
Plan your year with Nigeria's official 2026 public holidays list. Includes Good Friday, Eid, Democracy Day, Christmas, and all federal government-declared breaks.
NLC President Joe Ajaero and TUC Lagos call for urgent wage review, improved security, and worker unity in 2026. They vow to resist policies that impoverish Nigerians.
Seer Samuel King of Dynamite Glory Ministry declares 2026 a 'convergence year' of wealth transfer and awakening. Get the full prophecy and insights from other clerics.
NLC President Joe Ajaero calls on Tinubu's government to urgently review wages, strengthen security, and implement pro-people policies in 2026. Organised labour vows to resist anti-people actions.
Discover the first 10 countries to enter 2026 as the world celebrates New Year. Kiribati's Kiritimati atoll led the global countdown. Read the full list and see how Nigeria followed.
A Nigerian man's viral post reveals his barber adding a 7.5% VAT charge from January 1, 2026, sparking debate on the new tax law's reach. Read more about the public reaction.
Popular comedian-turned-cleric Woli Arole has unveiled his prophecies for 2026, predicting turbulence, the deaths of two presidents, and scandals in the entertainment industry. Read the full details and public reactions here.
Governor Abdullahi Sule signs Nasarawa's N545.2bn 2026 budget, while Kano Assembly passes a historic N1.47trn spending plan. Details on allocations and legislative actions inside.
Borno Governor Babagana Zulum presents the 2026 budget proposals to the State Assembly, setting fiscal priorities with a focus on education and healthcare. Stakeholders urged to attend.
Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema warns Nigeria's new tax regime could cripple airlines, sending economy tickets to ₦1.7m. Read the urgent call for policy reversal.
ASUU and the Federal Government conclude the 2009 agreement renegotiation. Lecturers get a 40% salary hike, improved pensions, and a new research fund. Details inside.
ASUU finally agrees with FG on a 40% salary increase and a new university funding model, ending the 16-year renegotiation of the 2009 agreement. Details inside.
Governor Umaru Bago has signed Niger State's 2026 budget of over N1.073 trillion into law, with capital expenditure exceeding N783 billion. The governor praised the Assembly for swift passage.
President Tinubu's government plans a 15% levy on imported petrol and diesel, plus a 5% fossil fuel surcharge from 2026. Experts warn of soaring costs for Nigerians. Full analysis inside.
Primate Elijah Ayodele releases 2026 prophecies, warning President Tinubu and Atiku of betrayal, predicting political tension, protests, and a clash with Aliko Dangote ahead of 2027 elections.
A Nigerian lady moved out due to poor network, only to find her former N300,000 apartment re-rented for N600,000 the same year. Read her story and the public's reaction.
Discover how most Nigerians survive through multiple income streams, informal jobs, and creative hustle. Learn about real salaries, from ₦70K minimum wage to MTN's high pay.
The Peoples Democratic Party has strongly criticised President Bola Tinubu's ₦58.18 trillion 2026 budget, labelling it a plan that deepens hardship for ordinary Nigerians. Read the full analysis.
President Bola Tinubu presents the 2026 'Budget of Consolidation' to the National Assembly, targeting N58.18 trillion in spending with priorities on security, human capital, and infrastructure. Read the full details.
Ghanaian Apostle Elijah Kofi King unveils a dramatic 2026 prophecy for Nigeria, warning of bloodshed, flooding, and a major anti-corruption exposé. Read the full forecast and its implications.
Nigeria's Senate has approved the CBN's exchange rate projection of N1,512/$ for 2026 and reduced the oil price benchmark to $60 per barrel. Get the full details on the 2026-2028 MTEF framework.
NLC, NANS, TUC, NASU, and NUJ members in Osun State staged a protest against rising killings and kidnappings, calling on President Tinubu and governors to resign if overwhelmed. Read their demands.
The Nigeria Labour Congress warns that financial insecurity is crippling workers, with real wages declining. Urgent government action is needed to stabilise the economy and protect incomes.
Mariah Carey will perform at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony on February 6. The pop icon announced the news in a festive Instagram video.
Federal Workers Forum pledges full support for NLC's December 17 protest over insecurity, poor governance, and unpaid wages. They demand settlement of 3-month arrears by year-end.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw is out! England will face Ghana and Croatia, while Argentina meets Algeria. See the full group stage fixtures and analysis here.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw is complete, setting up a challenging path for Ghana against England and Croatia. Brazil and England also face tough groups. Full details inside.