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Kalu proposes N90,000 minimum wage
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu representing Abia North Senatorial District, has proposed a new minimum wage of N90,000 for workers in Nigeria. His suggestion aims to address the ongoing dispute over the minimum wage between the Federal government and organized Labor. During Tuesday’s Senate plenary, the discussion centered around the nationwide strike organized by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the…
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Tinubu congratulates Indian PM, Modi on election victory
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended his warm congratulations to the Prime Minister of India, His Excellency, Narendra Modi, on his epoch-making victory in the nation’s parliamentary elections. Prime Minister Modi’s coalition – the National Democratic Alliance – won a majority of the parliamentary seats, paving the way for a third consecutive term, which is a rare feat and…
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It’s sad 2nd Niger bridge facility vandalized, Umahi laments
Kunle Sanni The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has described as disheartening the news of destruction of the expansion joints used to absorb the thermal expansions of the 2nd Niger Bridge. In a statement issued by Orji Uchenna his Special Adviser (Media) to the Honourable Minister of Works on Tuesday Umahi expresses deep shock that reports of vandalization are still…
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National grid restored after suspension of strike, says NUEE
The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has said the national grid has been restored after the Nigerian Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress suspended their strike action. NUEE National President, Adebiyi Adeyeye, confirmed this to journalists on Tuesday afternoon. “The strike has been suspended, which means the grid has come back to normal. It is on already,” Adeyeye…
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Chief of Army Staff declares Nigerian Army education corps Q2 conference open
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja has commended the Commander, Nigerian Army Education Corps (NAEC) Maj Gen Bello Alhaji Tsoho for his visionary leadership and transformative drive which have significantly impacted on the educational landscape of the Nigerian Army in particular and the nation as a whole. Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, Headquarters, Nigerian Army…
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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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Tinubu directs Minister of Finance to outline minimum wage financial implications
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has instructed Minister of FFinance and Coordinating for the economy, Mr. Wale Edun, tto outline the financial implications of a new minimum wage. According to a report by TheCable Mohammed Idris, the Minister Of Information And National Orientation, Tinubu held a meeting with federal government representatives involved in the negotiations with labour regarding the minimum…
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Electricity employees restore National Grid operations as strike is suspended
The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has restored the nation’s electricity grid following the Nigerian Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress’ decision to suspend their strike. The National President of NUEE, Adebiyi Adeyeye told Punch on Tuesday. “The strike has been suspended, which means the grid has come back to normal. It is on already,” Adeyeye spoke over…
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My administration is dedicated to building robust infrastructure, says Tinubu
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said his administration is dedicated to building a robust and resilient infrastructure that meets the needs of the growing population in Nigeria. He said this shortly after the formal inauguration of the Arterial Road N20, which runs from Northern Parkway to Outer Northern Expressway (ONEX) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Arterial…
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BREAKING: Tripartite Committee, Tinubu currently meeting over national minimum wage
The Tripartite Committee on the New National Minimum Wage is currently meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, WESTERN POST gathered. The meeting comes after the suspension of the strike for five days by the organised Labour comprising of the Nigeria Labour Congress, (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress, (TUC). Sources informed WESTERN POST that team was…
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