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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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Anyone standing in trial or coming to try me is a terrorist. That is what the law says, not me. Section 2, Subsection 3F of the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act, that is what it says.
In his statement, the Commander of the CG’s SIS, DC Dandaura Appolos, said that the success of the operation was through a credible information received about some suspected individuals who had vandalised a Multinational Company Well Head and connected galvanised metal pipes with large hoses to syphon crude oil and process it locally.
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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.
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The proposed increase would see the Chief Justice of Nigeria earn an annual basic salary and allowances of N64.6 million, while other Supreme Court justices would earn over N60 million annually. Proponents of the increase argue that well-remunerated judicial officers would be less susceptible to corruption.
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has withdrawn its directive requiring banks and payment service providers to collect and remit the cybersecurity levy, as outlined in the Cybercrime Prevention and Prohibition Amendment Act of 2024. This decision was announced in a revised circular dated May 17, 2024, signed by the Director of Payment Systems Management
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The NUC is committed to expanding access to higher education, as the current 272 universities are insufficient to meet the growing demand for university education from Nigerian youth. To address this, the commission has identified strategic priorities, including curriculum development, quality assurance, research, and innovation.
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Labour unions have maintained their proposal of N615,000 as the new minimum wage and reiterated the May 31, 2024 deadline for the negotiations to be concluded. The Federal Government had inaugurated the 37-member tripartite committee in January 2024, chaired by former Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Goni Aji.
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The Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress, Gombe State chapter, Yusuf Aish, criticized the Doma feeder’s inadequate power supply, while the Chairman of Gombe State Network of Civil Society Organisations, Ibrahim Yusuf, condemned the slow pace of repairs. Solar panel dealer Sammy Daniels reported increased sales, emphasizing the need for green energy.
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Additionally, JAMB addressed concerns about “cut-off marks,” stating that individual institutions submit their minimum admissible scores, which are then debated to arrive at a benchmark agreed upon by all Heads of Institutions at the annual Policy Meeting on Admissions.
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