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The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the federal government’s offer to increase the minimum wage to N54,000, citing that it is still too low. This is the third time the government’s offer has been rejected, with the NLC insisting on a minimum wage of N615,000. The rejection led to the postponement of the meeting […]
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned that it will mobilize workers to stay at home with their families or offer free services if the Federal Government does not improve its offer of a new minimum wage. The NLC is demanding a minimum wage of N615,000, but the government has offered N48,000, which the union
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The Dangote Refinery, with a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, is set to meet the growing demand across West, Central, and South Africa. Dangote’s commitment to Africa’s development is evident in his investments, and he encourages others to follow suit.
African Business Leader Calls for Increased Investment in the African Continent. Read More »
Nigeria’s external debt burden continues to weigh heavily on the nation’s finances, with a significant $1.12 billion spent on foreign debt service payments in the first quarter of 2024. This marks a 39.7% increase from the same period in 2023, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria. The debt service payments have been
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Binance’s CEO, Richard Teng, had accused unidentified individuals of demanding the bribe on behalf of officials, but the government and the House of Representatives have denied the claims.
Binance’s Bribery Claim: Reps Reject Claims, Demand Evidence Read More »
Over 9,000 oil marketers in Nigeria are at risk of losing their operating licenses due to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPCL) deadline for license renewal. The NNPCL given marketers a deadline of April 15, 2024 to renew their license, the penalty attracts closure of access to customer express portals for the purchase of
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As Nigerian workers commemorate the 2024 May Day on Wednesday (today), organized labour has expressed concern about the rising food prices and fuel scarcity in the country, saying the current situation threatens workers’ survival. The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress leaders, in separate interviews with The PUNCH on Tuesday, lamented the harsh
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Adaora Umeoji. The newly appointed Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (GMD/CEO), of Zenith Bank, is the first female to occupy the position in the bank. I read a bit about her and found out this useful information about her. Adaora Umeoji has a diverse educational background—she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from
Zenith Bank appointed a new GMD/CEO. Read More »
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken the decisive step of revoking the licenses of 4,173 Bureaux De Change Operators, citing their failure to adhere to regulatory provisions. This action, announced in a statement on Friday by the bank’s Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Sidi Ali Hakama, aims to restore confidence in the nation’s
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Army Officers Honoured For Rejecting N1.5m Bribe From Cattle Rustlers Eight members of the Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) Special Task Force, responsible for internal security operations in Bauchi and Plateau States, including some parts of Southern Kaduna, have been recognized for their unwavering commitment to duty. This recognition comes after they rejected a N1.5 million
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