Morning recap: NLC ultimatum heightens FG tension, Tinubu defends subsidy removal, other top stories

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has maintained its ultimatum to the Federal Government, warning that workers' earnings are no longer sufficient to meet basic needs despite the N70,000 minimum wage. The NLC President, Joe Ajaero, has demanded petrol price relief and fresh wage negotiations, while the government has urged a balance between workers' welfare and its financial capacity.

President Bola Tinubu has defended the removal of the petrol subsidy, stating that Nigeria will not return to the policy and likening the reversal to asking Moses to return to Egypt. Meanwhile, Nigeria's passport ranking has fallen to 181st out of 196 countries, indicating a significant decline in visa-free access.

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