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Strike Action: Labour shuts down national grid
By Innocent Raphael The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the Labour Union has shut down the national grid, resulting in a nationwide blackout. The incident occurred at approximately 2:19 a.m. on June 3, 2024, according to a statement by TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah. Earlier, at around 1:15 a.m., the Benin Transmission Operator under…
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NLC, TUC strike action over minimum wage is illegal- AGF
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has faulted the June 3, 2024 notice of industrial action issued by the Organised Labour. In a letter dated June 1, 2024, the AGF described the strike notice by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) as “premature, imeffectual and illegal”. The AGF…
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Aviation Unions comply with Labour directive, announce indefinite strike
By Innocent Raphael Nigeria’s aviation unions have complied with the directives of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), announcing indefinite strike action. The unions involved include the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), the Association of Nigerian Aviation Professionals (ANAP), and the National Association of…
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NLC, TUC begin strike action despite NASS intervention
After a four-hour meeting with the leadership of the National Assembly on Sunday evening in Abuja, the leadership of the Organised Labour says there is no going back on the nationwide industrial action slated to start on Monday, June 3, 2024. “For now, we don’t have the power to call off the strike, tomorrow (Monday) morning, the strike will kick…
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5 years of governance very challenging, says Abiodun
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the past five years of his administration as challenging, but added that his faith in God had brought the victory he desired. Speaking during his 64th Birthday and 5th Year Thanksgiving Service held at the Ogun State Government House Chapel, Oke-Igbein, Abeokuta, on Sunday, the Governor recalled his journey to power despite…
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Police rescue 8 abducted Kogi varsity
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Police Command has rescued eight students of Confluence University of Science and Technology Osara in Lokoja, Kogi state. WESTERN POST had reported that about 30 students were abducted on 9th of May 2024 while observing tutorial in the University. Those rescued were; Anate Hanifat,Damisa Rasidat Ometere, Ahmed Tijani Fatimah,Obakachi Mashkurah Onyioyiza, Others include; Oloruntoba…
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Beneficiaries of fuel importation hindering refinery development in Africa- Dangote
By Innocent Raphael Africa’s richest man and owner of the $20 billion Dangote Refinery, Aliko Dangote has said that individuals profiting from fuel importation are hindering the construction of refineries across the continent. In an exclusive interview with CNN’s Eleni Giokos at his refinery in Lagos, Dangote highlighted the alarming lack of new refineries in Africa, despite the continent’s status…
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Labour in last minute meeting with NASS leadership
The leadership of the Organised Labour and the leadership of the National Assembly are currently in a last minute meeting to avert planned industrial action fixed for tommorrow (Monday). The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero; and his Trade Union Congress (TUC) counterpart, Festus Osifo; are both meeting with Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the…
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NLC strike will not disrupt exams- WAEC
By Innocent Raphael The West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) has reassured schools in Nigeria that the recent strike actions declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) will not disrupt the upcoming WASSCE exams. In a letter signed by Mrs. T.A.Y. Lawsou, Branch Controller, on behalf of the Head of the National Office, addressed to…
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Ganduje to launch APC youth wing workplace readiness training program
By Innocent Raphael The APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, is set to launch the APC Youth Wing Workplace Readiness Training Program, a significant initiative aimed at enhancing employability among young party members. This highly anticipated program, themed “I AM EMPLOYABLE,” will take place from June 4th to June 7th, 2024, in Abuja and will be accessible virtually for…
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