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NULGE FCT Joins JUAC, Begins Indefinite Strike

The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees in the Federal Capital Territory has joined the Joint Union Action Committee in an indefinite strike, escalating labour unrest within the FCT. The unions say the action follows unresolved disputes over workers’ welfare, outstanding entitlements and compliance with agreements, raising concerns over service delivery across local government councils.

Falconets Step Up Preparations for Senegal Clash in U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers

Noble Onyeagoro3 months ago3 months ago0

Nigeria’s U20 women’s team has intensified preparations for the third-round qualifiers against Senegal, with head coach Moses Aduku praising the players’ commitment and progress in camp.

Nigeria’s Draw for the 2026 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships

Noble Onyeagoro3 months ago3 months ago0

Nigeria’s teams face tough competition at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships in London, with draws made for both men’s and women’s categories.

Soludo Shuts Onitsha Main Market Over IPOB Sit-at-Home Defiance

IDNN3 months ago3 months ago0

Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has ordered the closure of Onitsha Main Market following alleged defiance of the proscribed IPOB’s sit-at-home directive by traders. The state government says the decision is aimed at restoring order, enforcing the rule of law and preventing economic sabotage, amid rising security concerns and disruptions to commercial activity in the state.

Tax Reforms vs Reality: Why PAYE Cuts Feel Invisible to Workers

IDNN3 months ago3 months ago0

Nigeria’s new tax reforms promise relief through PAYE reductions, yet many workers say they feel poorer, not better off. This deep dive examines why PAYE cuts feel invisible to workers, analysing inflation velocity, household cost absorption, payroll implementation gaps and the psychology of income perception that continues to undermine confidence in reform outcomes.

Workers React to New Tax Laws as Take-Home Pay Changes

IDNN3 months ago3 months ago0

Nigerian workers have expressed mixed reactions to the new tax laws as changes to PAYE deductions alter take-home pay across income bands. While some employees report slight increases in net earnings, others say the gains are marginal and insufficient to offset rising living costs, highlighting uneven outcomes in early implementation of the reforms.

Rewane Projects Inflation Averaging 16% in 2026

IDNN3 months ago3 months ago0

Chief Executive Officer of Financial Derivatives Company, Bismarck Rewane, has projected that inflation averaging 16% will define Nigeria’s economic outlook in 2026. He attributes the forecast to base-year effects from the new CPI methodology, exchange rate pressures and debt servicing costs, urging businesses to prioritise strategic liquidity and risk management amid lingering macroeconomic uncertainty.

Police Extend Recruitment Deadline Over Low Lagos Applications

IDNN3 months ago3 months ago0

The Police Service Commission and the Nigeria Police Force have extended the police recruitment deadline by two weeks following low application numbers from Lagos and several other states. Authorities say the extension aims to ensure equitable national representation in the recruitment of 50,000 constables ordered to strengthen internal security across the country.

Oyedele Says PAYE Cuts Are Raising Workers’ Take-Home Pay Under New Tax Laws

IDNN3 months ago3 months ago0

Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, says PAYE cuts are already increasing workers’ take-home pay under Nigeria’s new tax laws. While acknowledging mixed feedback from employees, he insists early salary data confirms reduced deductions and higher net income for most workers, adding that further engagement with employers is underway to address implementation gaps

Workers Say Tax Reform Salary Gains Are Marginal Despite PAYE Cuts

IDNN3 months ago3 months ago0

Many Nigerian workers say recent tax reforms have delivered only marginal increases in take-home pay, raising concerns about the real impact of PAYE reductions amid persistent inflation. While government officials insist the reforms ease workers’ burden, employees across sectors report that rising living costs continue to erode the modest gains reflected in their January 2026 salaries.