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The Nigeria Labour Congress, on Tuesday, threatened to shut down the country for a month in protest against plans by the National Assembly to deregulate the national minimum wage. NLC’s threat came as the nation awaits a new national minimum wage following months of negotiations between Organised Labour, the Federal Government, and the Organised Private … [Read more…]

Justices Yellin Bogoro of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Tuesday dismissed a suit by a Lagos-based lawyer, Malcom Omirhobo, challenging the use of Arabic inscriptions on Naira notes. According to the judge, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is empowered by Section 53 (1) of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act … [Read more…]

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has approved the appointment of second class Emir of Rano, Alhaji Isa Umar, and emir of Karaye Alhaji Muhammadu Karaye, as well as the reinstatement of Emir of Gaya Aliyu Gaya. According to a statement issued by Mr. Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Spokesperson to the Governor and … [Read more…]

The Federal Government has released the 2024 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) results for admissions into JSS1 of the Federal Unity Colleges. The Minister of State for Education, Dr Yusuf Sununu, who announced the results at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday, said one candidate scored the highest mark of 203 in the examination. … [Read more…]

Nigeria’s Federal Government has taken immediate step to address the issue of food shortage across the country by dispatching 20 trailer loads of 25kg rice to each of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Briefing newsmen after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House, Abuja on Monday,  Information and … [Read more…]

Abia State Government is set to partner with the Federal Government to reconstruct the Ariam/Usaka Ikwuano-Ikot Ekpene Road. Governor Alex Otti disclosed this on Sunday 14th July, 2024 during a church service at Christ Embassy along Library Avenue, Bank Road Umuahia. While addressing the joyous congregation, l Otti said, “I want to reassure the pastor … [Read more…]

Following the judgement of theSupreme Court on local government Autonomy, Taraba state governor, Agbu Kefas and his Oyo State counterpart, Seyi Makinde, have both inaugurated committees to advise on the best way to implement the decision of the apex court. While Gov. Kefas stated that even before the Supreme Court verdict, he had already granted … [Read more…]

…Coal Camp traders hail Gov Mbah The Enugu State government has announced the construction of a new International Motor Spare Parts and Allied Trades Market, even as the traders at Coal Camp, Enugu, hailed Governor Peter Mbah for his innovative mindset. This announcement was made by the Managing Director, Enugu State Investment Development Authority, Dr. … [Read more…]

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has stated that contrary to misleading information, his government has not received any dime from the Federal Government to implement 35,000 Naira wage. Pacesetter reports that Otti made this known during a meeting with the leadership of organised Labour in Abia State; Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress … [Read more…]

The Plateau State government has declared three days of mourning for lives lost in the Saint Academy School building collapse on Friday. No fewer than 22 lives were lost and injuries were sustained by several teachers and students of the school located in Busa Buji, Jos North Local Government Area of the state when the … [Read more…]

The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) has beaconed on investors within and outside the country to see Enugu as a fertile state in the energy and power sector with a huge potential for return-on-investment. The Commission stated this on Friday at its first stakeholder engagement and consultation with the heads of the state’s various … [Read more…]