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LP Rejects N494,000 Minimum Wage, Says Strike Worsens Hardship
The Labour Party in Nigeria has called on the workers’ unions to re-negotiate with the government on a new minimum wage rather than embarking on industrial action.
The National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Obiora Ifoh,…
Minimum Wage Talks Back on Track: FG, Labour to Meet Tomorrow
The Federal Government has, through the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, NSIWC, summoned a meeting of the tripartite committee on the new national minimum wage for tomorrow, June 4.
The last meeting of the committee…
Zenith Bank Wins Nigeria’s Most Sustainable Bank Award for Second-Year Running
Zenith Bank Plc has clinched the "Most Sustainable Bank, Nigeria" title at the International Banker 2024 Banking Awards for the second consecutive year. This recognition highlights Zenith's ongoing dedication to sustainable practices…
ASUU Join National Strike Over Minimum Wage
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has joined the ongoing strike by the organised labour comprising Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress.
This is coming after the Federal Government failed to meet the unions’…
Multinationals Exit Nigeria Due to Foreign Exchange Woes, Says Finance Minister Edun
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, says the government is working on the economic and investment climate to attract more multinationals into Nigeria.
Edun, who was a guest on Channels…
Nationwide Blackout In Nigeria as Electricity Workers Join Labour Strike
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced the complete shutdown of Nigeria’s electricity grid by labour unions as the strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress begins.
NLC and TUC commenced a nationwide…
Nigerian Govt Says Labour Strike Illegal, Premature
The federal government says the planned nationwide strike by organised labour on the demand for the minimum wage is illegal.
Lateef Fagbemi, the attorney-general of the federation (AGF) and minister of justice, said in a letter…
NANS Support Labour Unions’ Minimum Wage Demand
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has expressed its solidarity with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in their quest for an increase in the national minimum wage.
The NLC…
Obi Urges Nigerians to Resist Political Division
Former Anambra Governor, Peter Obi, on Saturday, called upon the citizens of Nigeria to resist the divisive tactics employed by politicians. This plea comes at a crucial time when political tensions and polarization are on the rise in…
Obasanjo Delivers Stark Assessment Over Nigeria’s Volatility
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, said on Saturday that Nigeria was becoming more volatile, uncertain and complex.
He added that insecurity had made the country a dangerous place, filled with so much suffering and hunger.…
Tinubu Promises Decisive Action Against IPOB After Deadly Attack on Soldiers
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned the brutal killing of five soldiers by suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and vowed a stern crackdown on the group. The incident occurred at a checkpoint in Obingwa…
Suspended DCP Abba Kyari Released on Bail After 27 Months
The Suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Abba Kyari, has perfected his bail conditions from the two cases he is facing – alleged asset declaration and illicit drugs – at the Federal High Court in Abuja and has been released…
Google for Startups Announces New AI for Health Growth Academy Cohort
Google for Startups has unveiled the 24 startups chosen for the 2024 cohort of its Growth Academy: AI for Health program. This initiative aims to empower promising startups across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) that are…
South Africa’s Tyla Takes Home Best New International Artist at BET Awards 2024
South African singer Tyla was named Best New Artist at the BET Awards 2024 on Monday.
Tyla’s debut single, ‘Water’, catapulted her to global fame and earned her several accolades, including the inaugural Grammy Award for Best African…
Atiku Denounces Deadly Attack on Soldiers in Abia
Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, on Friday, called for a political solution to the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra.
The…