
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved a 40 per cent peculiar allowance for civil servants following sustained pressure from labour unions and mounting threats of industrial action over wages and working conditions. The approval is part of ongoing efforts to address long-standing salary concerns within the federal civil service and to cushion workers against
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- BUSINESS, SLIDE
- May 13, 2026
Nigerian billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has expanded his investment footprint in the financial sector with the acquisition of shares in First HoldCo Plc valued at over N43bn, according to market disclosures. The latest transaction further consolidates Otedola’s position as one of the most influential shareholders in Nigeria’s banking industry, reinforcing his long-term strategic interest in
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Bola Tinubu has disclosed that Nigeria is projected to spend about $11.6bn servicing its debt obligations in 2026, representing nearly half of the country’s expected revenue for the year. The President made the statement while addressing concerns over Nigeria’s fiscal outlook, rising debt profile, and the pressure debt servicing continues to place on government finances.
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