Daily News Summaries from Leading Nigerian Newspapers, September 8, 2025 (Monday)

In the political and economic landscape of Nigeria, several significant events have taken place over the past few days.

On Monday, September 8, 2025, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, convened a conciliation meeting in Abuja with the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Dangote Refinery representatives, and himself, in an attempt to resolve an ongoing dispute. The meeting was called in response to NUPENG's planned nationwide strike, scheduled to begin on the same day.

Dingyadi appealed to NUPENG to suspend its strike and urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to withdraw a "red alert" issued in solidarity with the oil workers. The minister expressed concerns that industrial action in the petroleum sector would trigger widespread hardship and inflict heavy losses on government revenue.

Meanwhile, the Bola Tinubu-led federal government summoned an emergency meeting with NUPENG and the Dangote Refinery to address their dispute. The outcome of these meetings remains to be seen.

Separately, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for a review of the ₦70,000 national minimum wage, stating that it is no longer enough to meet workers' needs due to inflation and rising costs.

In a separate development, the Kebbi State government has absolved itself of blame in the attack on the convoy of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami. The state government stated that it was proactive in ordering investigations after the incident.

Politically, Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, has described the spate of killings across parts of Nigeria as frightening and has warned that the country is facing a "full-blown security emergency."

Lastly, Omoyele Sowore, a human rights activist, has vowed not to delete a social media post that has drawn the attention of the Department of State Services (DSS). The post's content remains undisclosed.

These events highlight the complex and dynamic nature of political and economic issues in Nigeria, with ongoing disputes in the petroleum sector, calls for wage reviews, investigations into security incidents, and intense political debates leading up to the 2023 general elections.