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The labour leaders have also accused the government of not being serious about the negotiations, citing the lack of representation from state governors and the OPS. The NLC President, Joe Ajaero, has maintained that the demand for N615,000 minimum wage is based on the current economic situation and the needs of an average Nigerian family of six.
According to sources within the bank, the termination of appointments affects staff of various cadres and includes older directors who were not affected by the previous round of retrenchment. The sources revealed that the move has caused apprehension among staff members, as the management has not specified any standard criteria for the decisions.
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The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has stated that the charges against Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, can only be determined by the court. Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja, Fagbemi emphasized that Kanu’s situation is distinct from that of
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The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has called on stakeholders in the Nollywood industry to ensure that films, music videos, and other content are free from harmful and illegal activities such as smoking tobacco, criminal acts, ritual killings, and money rituals. Speaking at the National Stakeholders’ Engagement on Smoke-Free Nollywood in Enugu, NFVCB
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The President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, has announced that the organization will meet to discuss the Federal Government’s directive to stop depicting money rituals, smoking, and crime scenes in Nigerian movies. Rollas expressed support for the directive, but emphasized that his opinion does not represent the collective stand of the organization.
The House of Representatives has passed two bills for second reading, aimed at reforming the police force and public service. The first bill, the Police Act Amendment Bill, seeks to increase the retirement age of policemen from 60 to 65 years, or extend their service years from 35 to 40 years, whichever comes first. The
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The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), a pan-northern socio-political organization, has expressed grave concern over the worsening economic conditions and security challenges facing Nigeria. In a communiqué issued after its National Executive Council meeting, the ACF warned that the country is drifting into chaos due to the fuel subsidy removal, introduction of taxes and levies, and
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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 Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has criticized the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly aiding crimes in Nigeria. During a meeting with the new Benin Zonal Director of EFCC, Effa Okim, the monarch claimed that some EFCC operatives mishandled a fraud case involving former palace officials, leading to their release a few
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MOBIN has come to restore the peace and dignity of Igbo Nation. It is registered by the Corporate Affairs Commission with noble objects. It is the organization that presented the Memorandum to the National Assembly for Restructuring and Devolution of Power. One of its registered objects is to provide community government services. It has the capacity to restore the peace and dignity of Igbo Nation. The Chairman of MOBIN is the vision bearer for self-determination by legal methodology and political diplomacy.