The Week Ahead
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood
In today's episode, Nigeria's state governors are sounding the alarm over a proposed ₦60,000 minimum wage, calling it unsustainable. We'll examine why these governors believe the wage hike is economically untenable.
Next, we'll focus on the controversy surrounding Nigeria's "cost-of-collection" approach to funding government-owned enterprises. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and Customs are receiving higher allocations than many states, sparking criticism and calls for reform.
Finally, we delve into the escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Eastern DRC is once again a battleground, with multiple rebel groups, including the ADF, clashing with government forces.
In today's episode, Nigeria's state governors are sounding the alarm over a proposed ₦60,000 minimum wage, calling it unsustainable. We'll examine why these governors believe the wage hike is economically untenable.
Next, we'll focus on the controversy surrounding Nigeria's "cost-of-collection" approach to funding government-owned enterprises. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and Customs are receiving higher allocations than many states, sparking criticism and calls for reform.
Finally, we delve into the escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Eastern DRC is once again a battleground, with multiple rebel groups, including the ADF, clashing with government forces.