Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased its petrol ex-depot price to ₦1,275 per litre, marking the fifth price hike in March 2026 alone, effective March 21. The increase of 2.4% from ₦1,245 is attributed to the growing instability in the global oil market, which forces marketers to face increased costs and raises expectations for higher fuel prices. The price has moved steadily upward from ₦1,175 earlier in the month, representing a total increase of ₦100, according to the reports.  The new gantry price of ₦1,275 per litre and increased coastal prices took effect from midnight on March 21, 2026,. The refinery cited global market realities, specifically geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and increased shipping costs, which have driven up international crude prices. Marketers who possess valid bank guarantees are obligated to reconcile the price difference for the new loading costs by Monday, March 23, 2026. This modification comes in the wake of a prior increase to ₦1,...

President Donald Trump characterized NATO allies as "cowards" on March 20, 2026, for their refusal to assist in reopening the Strait of Hormuz.  During an event at the White House, he simultaneously asserted that the U.S. military is doing "extremely well" in its conflict with Iran, describing the situation as "not even a contest". "Cowards" and "Paper Tiger": In a Truth Social post, Trump lambasted NATO members for not joining the effort to secure the Strait of Hormuz, labeling the alliance a "paper tiger" without U.S. support. He also  criticized allies for complaining about high oil prices while refusing to participate in what he called a "simple military maneuver" to unblock the critical shipping lane. "We Will Remember": The president warned that the U.S. would "remember" which nations failed to step up during the crisis. President Trump declared the fight to stop a nuclear-powered Iran is ...

The National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC), an arm of Organised Labour in Nigeria, has formally demanded a new minimum wage of 154,000 naira for public service workers.  This demand, presented in a letter dated March 12, 2026, seeks a 120% upward review of current salaries and allowances to address the worsening economic hardship in the country. Essential Aspects of the Demand:  The Figure: A proposed monthly minimum wage of 154,000 naira for a Grade Level 01 Step 1 officer.  Unions cite "galloping inflation," soaring food prices, and increased transportation costs as reasons the current 70,000 naira benchmark is no longer sustainable.  The demand was contained in a letter (Ref: JNPSNC/Gen/Cor/Vol 1/163) addressed to the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.  The proposal is intended to apply across all federal ministries, departments, and agencies, with a call for state governments to follow suit.  The national minimum wa...

  Uber Technologies has expressed a commitment to dialogue after a three-day strike by app-based drivers disrupted ride-hailing services in Lagos and parts of Ogun State between March 16 and March 18, 2026. Organized by the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), the industrial action saw thousands of drivers log off platforms like Uber, Bolt, inDrive, and Lagride to protest unsustainable earnings and harsh working conditions. The union cited a disconnect between stagnant ride fares and the rapidly rising cost of living in Nigeria. They want  Immediate adjustment of fares to reflect skyrocketing fuel prices, vehicle maintenance costs, and high inflation. The union demand for Reducition of the platform commission from the current 20% to 10% to ensure sustainable driver income. They also ask for improved rider verification, functional emergency panic buttons, and comprehensive insurance coverage for health, accidents, and life. A regulated minimum base f...

  A Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State, delivered a landmark ruling on March 17, 2026, declaring that Nigerians have a constitutional right to record police officers performing their duties in public . Presided over by Justice H. A. Nganjiwa in suit FHC/WR/CS/87/2025, the judgment established several critical protections for citizens and requirements for law enforcement. Nigerians can freely record (video or photograph) police officers during operations, such as stop-and-search, in public spaces without fear of arrest or reprisal. The court ruled that police officers must wear visible name tags and display their force numbers while on duty. Officers are strictly prohibited from harassing, intimidating, or arresting citizens for recording, and they cannot confiscate or seize devices used for documentation. The court awarded ₦7 million to the applicant, lawyer Maxwell Nosakhare Uwaifo (₦5 million for rights violations and ₦2 million for litigation costs), after he was harassed ...

  In a notable operational achievement, forces of the Nigerian Army, as part of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), in collaboration with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), eliminated at least 61 ISWAP terrorists during the early hours of Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The encounter took place in Malam Fatori, Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State, specifically at the 68 Battalion location.  The insurgents launched an infiltration attempt from the Duguri general area, advancing on foot and deploying armed drones in an effort to breach military defenses. Ground forces from Bravo Company met the attack with overwhelming firepower, while the NAF provided precision air strikes to fix and target the terrorists in large numbers.  At least 61 terrorists were killed, and multiple weapons, including AK-47 rifles, machine guns, and RPG tubes, were recovered. This operation follows a period of intensified military activity in the North-East theatre, where security forces have been conducting s...