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.
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has signed the ₦1.669 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill, a 58% increase from 2025. The 'Budget of Sustainable Legacy' aims to boost revenue and development. Read more.
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.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has signed the amended ₦1.477 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill for Kano State, prioritizing capital projects to improve living standards and infrastructure.
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.
Governor Chukwuma Soludo signs the adjusted N766.37bn 2026 Appropriation Bill into law in Awka. The budget increased by N8.49bn after legislative review, focusing on capital projects and welfare.
Ten Nigerian states plan to raise N4.287 trillion from loans and grants for their 2026 budgets, totaling N14.174tn. Experts warn of fiscal risks and weak revenue management.
The Lagos State Government has abruptly cancelled the 2025 Greater Lagos Fiesta, urging residents to usher in 2026 with personal prayers. Governor Sanwo-Olu approved the last-minute decision.
The NUC has greenlit 17 undergraduate programmes at University of Fortune, Ondo, with an 800-student quota for the 2025/2026 session. Explore the new courses now.
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 Babagana Zulum presents a N890.33bn budget for Borno's 2026 fiscal year, with education receiving the highest sectoral allocation of N135bn for rebuilding and growth.
Governors Adeleke, Aiyedatiwa sign 2026 appropriation bills for Osun and Ondo states as Ogun Assembly passes a massive N1.66 trillion budget. Details on sectoral allocations and implementation vows.
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.
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has signed the N524.4 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law. The budget prioritizes infrastructure, health, and education. Read more on the state's economic blueprint.
Concerns grow as Nigerian state assemblies rapidly pass N34.63 trillion budgets with minimal scrutiny, eroding legislative checks and balances. Read the full analysis.
Governor Adeleke's spokesperson challenges APC to face voters at polls, not plot against Accord Party ahead of Osun 2026 election. Read the full details of the political clash.
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.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike announces a return to full-scale political activity in January 2026, questioning the loyalty of new pro-Tinubu voices and hinting at a rift with Rivers Governor Fubara.
Kano State will enforce digital-only tax payments from 2026 to curb revenue leakages. Experts urge public embrace of reforms for economic growth. Learn more.
Lagos State plans a sweeping tax overhaul, reducing levies from 65 to just 9 by 2026. The reform aims to ease business burdens and boost compliance. Learn what's changing.
Governor Bassey Otu has signed the N961 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, focusing on infrastructure, education, and healthcare. The budget promises social stability and shared prosperity for Cross River State.
Apostle James Anam, Chairman of Calabar Municipal Council, presents a ₦13 billion budget for 2026, focusing on economic growth, infrastructure, and healthcare. Read the full breakdown.
Governors Douye Diri and Monday Okpebholo have signed their states' 2026 appropriation bills into law. Bayelsa's budget is N1.016 trillion, while Edo's is N939 billion. Read more on the fiscal plans.
Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) joins Opobo Marathon 2026, sponsoring a free medical outreach in Opobo Town, Rivers State. Read how this partnership integrates health advocacy into sports.