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Tinubu Reforms Trigger Public Backlash as Nigerians Debate Economic Hardship and Policy Direction

Tinubu reforms backlash is intensifying as Nigerians react to rising living costs, fuel prices, and electricity tariffs linked to recent policy changes. While the government defends the reforms as necessary for long-term stability, public sentiment reflects growing frustration, with citizens and analysts debating whether the economic pain is a temporary sacrifice or a sign of deeper structural strain.

NLC Threatens Strike Over Grid Collapse as Power Instability Deepens

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The Nigeria Labour Congress has warned of nationwide industrial action as NLC threatens strike over grid collapse following repeated failures of the national power grid. Labour leaders argue that persistent instability reflects structural weaknesses in the post-privatisation framework, raising concerns about economic productivity, worker welfare and Nigeria’s fragile energy infrastructure.

FCT Strike Fallout: Wike Confirms ₦12bn Salary Approval as NLC Warns Against ‘Scapegoating’

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The fallout from the suspended FCT workers’ strike deepened on Tuesday after FCT Minister Nyesom Wike confirmed a ₦12bn salary approval, while the Nigeria Labour Congress warned against scapegoating officials. Labour leaders insisted the dispute stemmed from delayed implementation, as court-ordered mediation moves the parties back to negotiations.