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N60,000 minimum wage not sustainable – NGF
The Nigerian Governors Forum has said the proposed N60,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers is unsustainable. A Statement by the NGF’s Director of Media and Public Affairs, Halimah Salihu Ahmed, on Friday stated that though the Forum agrees that a new minimum wage is due, it urges all parties to consider the fact that the minimum wage negotiations also involve consequential…
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FG commissions flood control project in Benue
The Federal Government on Thursday commissioned the Idye flood control, dyke project at Nyiman, Makurdi to tackle perennial flooding and address erosion in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. A statement by Terhemen Oraduen, the Personal Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation said. Recall that, Benue State and Makurdi in particular have continued…
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Aviation operators commend minister for halting $300 helicopter landing fee
By Innocent Raphael The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have applauded Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, for suspending the proposed $300 helicopter landing and take-off fee. Recall that a memo from Keyamo had mandated helicopter operators to pay $300 per flight at designated landing zones across Nigeria, with Naebi Dynamic Concept Limited authorized to collect these…
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Atiku accuses FG of diverting public funds through petrol subsidy
By Innocent Raphael In a recent statement, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of diverting public funds via the petrol subsidy, alleging that the government has not disclosed the expenditure details. Reports emerged on Wednesday suggesting the federal government might suspend import duties on food and drugs, based on a document titled ‘Inflation Reduction and Price Stability…
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Gov Otti condoles Nigeria Army over recent killing, calls for thorough investigation
By Innocent Raphael Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, while calling for proper investigations over the recent incident in the state, has continued his morale-boosting efforts with a visit to the men of the Nigeria Army’s 144 Battalion in Osisioma, Abayi, near Aba This visit follows a similar engagement last Saturday at the 144 Battalion Asa, where he expressed his…
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Fiscal policy proposals document in circulation is fake, says Bayo Onanuga
Kunle Sanni Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy has described as false a leaked document on fiscal policy proposals which have since generated wide reactions from different quarters. In a statement he issued on Thursday, Onanuga urged the media to always exercise necessary checks and restraints in the use of documents that do not emanate…
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BREAKING: Minimum wage talks resume in Abuja
The Tripartite Committee on Minimum Wage resumed its meeting on Wednesday, at the Nicon Luxury Hotel in Abuja to continue debating a new minimum pay for workers. The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun; the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu; the Minister of Labour, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha; and delegates of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, in…
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Labour vows to reject little addition to N60,000, considers N100,000 minimum wage
The organised labour has promised to oppose any little increase to the N60,000 previously suggested by the Federal Government as the new minimum wage. On Monday, the union’s leadership and the Federal Government’s staff agreed on a new minimum wage of “above N60,000.” However, in an interview with Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Festus Osifo, President of the Trade…
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16 Generals retire from Nigerian Army Education Corps
Sixteen (16) Army Generals from the Nigerian Army Education Corps (NAEC) have retired from active military service, a statement by the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Headquarters Nigerian Army Education Corps, Captain Yemi Sokoya said. The pulling-out parade to honour the distinguished and selfless contributions the retired generals have provided to the Nigerian Army, NAEC, and the country…
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Senate commends Labour for ending strike, pledges swift passage of Minimum Wage Bill
The Senate on Tuesday commended the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress for suspending its industrial action. The lawmakers also promised to consider and pass the new Minimum Wage Bill without delay. Godswill Akpabio, the Senate President, made these statements during plenary in Abuja. Akpabio said, “I want to thank the Nigerian Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress…
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