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Labour Rejects Governors’ Bid to Take Over Minimum Wage Negotiations

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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have rejected the proposal by the Southern Governors’ Forum to decentralize minimum wage negotiations to state governments. The NLC described the proposal as “unfriendly and anti-worker”, stating that allowing states to determine their minimum wages would be detrimental to workers’ welfare. The Southern Governors’ Forum […]

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Christian And Muslim Leaders Unite in Call for Unity and Sacrifice as Nigerians Celebrate Eid-el-Kabir

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President Bola Tinubu, former President Muhammadu Buhari, Sultan of Sokoto Sa’ad Abubakar, and Christian Association of Nigeria President Archbishop Daniel Okoh joined forces to urge Nigerians to embrace unity, sacrifice, and love as they celebrated Eid-el-Kabir. In a show of solidarity, the leaders emphasized the need for collective efforts to overcome the economic and security

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Kano Residents Celebrate Eid-el-Kabir in Peace Despite Emirate Crisis

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Residents of Kano have praised the peaceful atmosphere that prevailed during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations in the city, despite the ongoing emirate crisis. The police command also expressed satisfaction with the orderly conduct of Sallah prayers across the state. Commissioner of Police, Hussaini Gumel, lauded residents for their peaceful conduct at various prayer grounds, both within

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Activists Lawyer Calls for Community Action in Face of Rising Insecurity and Corruption in Nigeria.

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Now, the first thing is that government has failed us. Barrister (Dr) Emeka Emekesiri, a lawyer interviewed on a TV program, in his statement offered a thorough assessment of the situation of the country regarding insecurity and proposed a noteworthy solution, community self-defense. Citing the failure of government to curb rising violence, Barrister Emeka emphasized

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Nigeria’s Aviation Sector Gets Boost as Local Airlines Eyes US, South America Routes.

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Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced that the Federal Government is working to empower Nigerian airlines to access international routes to the United States and South America. In a recent interview, Keyamo revealed that the government is building on the success of Air Peace’s Lagos-London flight services, which commenced on March

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State Governors Reject Independent Electricity Distribution Network Model

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State governors have deemed the Independent Electricity Distribution Network (IEDN) and distribution franchisee models developed by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) as ineffective. In a document submitted to the Federal Ministry of Power, the governors recommended that State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs) create new retail and supply licenses, business, and commercial models to open

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Nigeria Celebrated 25 Years of Democracy

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Nigeria marked Democracy Day on June 12, commemorating the 1993 presidential election won by Chief MKO Abiola. The day has been recognized as a watershed in the country’s history, symbolizing the struggle against military rule and the transition to democratic governance. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, congratulated Nigerians on the occasion,

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Tinubu Falls During Presidential Parade At Eagle Square

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President Bola Tinubu stumbled and fell on Wednesday while trying to board the parade vehicle during the Democracy Day festivities at the Eagle Square in Abuja. Video footage of the incident quickly circulated on social media, sparking concern among viewers. The President had approached the vehicle shortly after his arrival at the Eagle Square venue

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Labour Unions Declare Indefinite Strike Over Minimum Wage and Electricity Tariff

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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have announced an indefinite nationwide strike, starting June 3, 2024, over the Federal Government’s refusal to increase the minimum wage to N60,000 and reverse the recent electricity tariff hike. The labour unions expressed grave concern and disappointment over the government’s failure to conclude the minimum

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Nigeria’s New National Anthem: Find the Three Stanzas Here.

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, earlier today passed the bill into law returning the old national anthem of the country into law. Below is the three-stanza anthem:Nigeria we hail thee, Our own dear native land,Though tribe and tongue may differ,In brotherhood we stand,Nigerians all, and proud to serveOur sovereign Motherland. Our flag shall be a symbolThat

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