NLC demands hundreds of thousands in minimum wage for workers
The Nigeria Labour Congress has demanded N794,000 as the new national minimum wage for workers in the South West geopolitical political zone. The Labour Union in the South West, through the Chairperson of the Lagos State chapter of the NLC, Funmi Sessi, made the demand during her presentation at the ongoing public hearing of the […]
Lagos Signs MoU with Niger State for supply of Agricultural Commodities
The Lagos state government in collaboration with Niger State, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding in agriculture, to cushion the current economic challenges. During the signing ceremony at the State House in Marina, governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said the aim is to ensure that the common man benefits from the engagement. Similarly, the governor of Nigeria […]
President Tinubu issues new directives to improve investment in Oil & Gas
President Bola Tinubu has signed an executive order to improve the investment climate and position of Nigeria as the preferred investment destination for the oil and gas sector in Africa. His media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed in a statement that this is in keeping with the President’s commitment to remove obstacles to investments in Nigeria, […]
Julius Abure emerges the Chairman of LP
The Court Of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed Julius Abure as the Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). The Appellate Court also set aside the decision of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court which last year, restrained Abure and two others from parading themselves as national officers of the party. In the judgement delivered […]
PSC approves the promotion of 1,607 of DSPs
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 1,607 Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) to the rank of Superintendents (SPs). The Head of Press and Public Relations of PSC, Mr Ikechukwu Ani, in a statement yesterday said the commission had earlier stepped down the consideration of the officers’ promotion at its last management […]
Bill on Flag Act and coat of Arms Act passes second reading
A bill for an Act to amend the Flag and Coat of Arms Act to regulate the display and use of national flags has passed a second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill which was sponsored by Rep. Sada Soli (APC-Katsina) sought to increase the fine for offenders from N100 to N100,000, and […]
House of Reps to set up committee for new wage
The House of Representatives has resolved to set up an ad hoc committee to ensure payment of a living wage to all workers in the country. Presenting the motion, Rep. Aliyu Madaki (NNPP-Kano State) said that the rising rate of inflation in the country had made it difficult for an average Nigerian to afford basic […]
Senate condemns Terrorists attack on Benue communities
The Nigerian Senate has Condemned in strong terms the recent attacks on Benue communities by Terrorists. The Upper Chamber also called on the Federal Government and other authorities to put appropriate measures in place to forestall the reoccurrence of such an incident. These formed part of the resolutions after Senator Emmanuel Odende raised a point […]
Bayern and PSG qualify for UEFA Champions League quarterfinals
Harry Kane scored two to help Bayern Munich overturn a first-leg deficit against Lazio and advance to the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Trailing 1-0 from the first leg in Rome, Kane’s header levelled the scores on aggregate, then goals by Thomas Muller and another by Kane made it 3-1 on aggregate. Elsewhere, Kylian Mbappe […]
ICC issues arrest warrants for top Russian commanders
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for top Russian commanders over alleged war crimes in Ukraine. Sergei Kobylash and Viktor Sokolov, an army lieutenant general and a navy admiral, are the two men named by the ICC. This is the second round of warrants for Russian officials related to the war in […]
