– OYC warns FG over extension for the completion of Akanu ibiam Airport, Enugu – The Youth group said that it has diligently studied the recent explanation of Minister of Aviation Hon. Hadi Sirika before the House of representatives – They, however, said that Igbo youths would give him the benefit of the doubt to … Read more
– Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana urged Federal Government to ignore IMF approval of border closure – He said: “The endorsement of the IMF is a deliberate design to weaken ECOWAS regional integration agenda” – The borders should be reopened without any further delay as it cannot be sustained for too long without serious … Read more
The Special Adviser to the President on Social Investments Mrs Maryam Uwais, has clarified the report making round on social media that 6.6m poor Nigerians benefited from the Cash Transfer policy of the federal government. She noted that such information was false adding that, only 620,947 poor Nigerians were currently benefiting from the social investment … Read more
– House of Representatives member,Dennis idahosa said that the strike by labour unions would have impacted negatively on the economy – The peaceful resolution of the issues had further demonstrated that Nigeria could make headway when challenges confronting the country were discussed in a round table – He said, “To me, this peaceful resolution has … Read more
– NLC President, Comrade Ayuba Wabba said that progress has been made in many areas – The areas we are talking is that of implementation and the consequential adjustment – we agreed on so many areas, which hitherto we could not agree on The President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Dr. Ayuba Wabba, has said … Read more
– NLC President, Comrade Ayuba Wabba said that progress has been made in many areas – The areas we are talking is that of implementation and the consequential adjustment – we agreed on so many areas, which hitherto we could not agree on The President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Dr. Ayuba Wabba, has said … Read more
– NLC Delta state threatened to shut down offices and businesses if Government fails to meet its demands – The Federal Government proposed an 11 per cent increase for officers at grade level 07 to 14 and 6.5 per cent adjustment for workers at grade level 15 to 17 – Before the meetings, labour was … Read more
– FG said that there were 78 roads and bridges that government wants to focus on – So one of the things we have recommended is to first slow down, if possible stop new projects and commit our limited resources to completing projects – No nation ever has enough money anyway, so those are the … Read more
– FG said that there were 78 roads and bridges that government wants to focus on – So one of the things we have recommended is to first slow down, if possible stop new projects and commit our limited resources to completing projects – No nation ever has enough money anyway, so those are the … Read more
– NLC told its state councils to prepare for strike if negotiations with Government fails again – However, Government and labour have failed to reach an agreement over relativity and consequential adjustments for the implementation – On May 14, the Federal Government inaugurated the relativity and consequential adjustment committee, which in turn set up a … Read more
– Federal Government begins redeployment of senior Government officials to repositioning the civil service – Attah said that those affected were newly promoted and existing directorate level officers under the pool of the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation – She ordered that all handover and takeover processes should be … Read more
– Former Nigerian Senator, Ali Ndume said that the minister hints him that work will resume in Biu Dam – Ndume said that the development would help solve the problem of water scarcity faced by residents in Biu and surrounding communities – The dam will service residents who have over the years suffered immensely for … Read more
– Nigerian Customs Service has spoken on re-opening borders – The service said the borders closure would last until the protocols on movement of goods and persons is established by the ECOWAS – According to the body, there is no end in sight to the partial closure of land borders until the condition is met … Read more
-The closure of Nigeria’s borders by Federal Government was undertaken to strengthen the nation’s security and protect its economic interests – The border closure was to ensure that things were streamlined so that all stakeholders could be back to doing the right things -The Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service called for support and cooperation of the … Read more
A United Kingdom court on Thursday granted the Federal Government leave to appeal against the award and enforcement of the judgment that asked Process and Industrial Developments Limited to seize $9.6bn in Nigerian assets. Application for stay of execution is currently being considered. Details later…
– Labour leaders and Federal Government representatives with be meeting on Thursday and Friday to discuss on 30,000 minimum wage – The President of Trade Union Congress (TUC), Quadri Olaleye, blamed the Federal Government for insincerity – You all know the body language already. So, by Friday, we will meet with the JPSNC and a … Read more
– President Muhammad Buhari asked state Governors not to repair roads if they would ask for a refund – The states submitted a bill of almost a trillion naira when President Buhari was elected – If you want to fix it and not ask for compensation, send me what you want to do President … Read more
– Minister of State Industry, Trade and Investment,Amb. Mariam Yalwaji Katagum said that more attention would be paid to welfare of Nigerian workers – She urged members of the association to identify with various programmes and policies of the government – She also stressed that the Buhari-led administration was very clear on necessary action plans … Read more
– UN official,Leilana Fartha advised FG to impose taxes on vacant houses – Most residents in Nigeria’s ballooning informal settlements live without access to even the most basic services – There is an estimated housing shortage of 22 million units UN Special rapporteur on the rights to adequate housing, Leilana Fartha has urged the … Read more
-The union has called on the Federal Government to send a visitation panel to universities to douse tension -The union is worried about the actions of some vice chancellors to suppress the union’s activities on campuses, saying such visitation panel would promote industrial harmony -The union is worried about the non-inclusion of the university workers’ … Read more