16 March 2025
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Reps Summon Labour Minister Over NSITF Board Delay

Wendy R.

The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has summoned the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, over his failure to inaugurate the board of the Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF). The summons follows a petition filed by a non-governmental organization, Obasi-Pherson Help Foundation, which raised concerns over the prolonged delay in the inauguration despite President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s appointment of a Managing Director for the fund months ago. Responding to the petition, Committee Chairman Mike Etaba stressed the importance of the minister appearing in person to address the concerns. He emphasized that the delay in the board’s…

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NLC Rejects Electricity Tariff Hike, Threatens Nationwide Protest

Wendy R.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has firmly opposed the Federal Government’s plan to revise electricity tariffs for consumers in Bands A, B, and C, warning of a potential nationwide protest if the move proceeds. In a joint communiqué issued in Yola, Adamawa State, NLC President Comrade Joe Ajaero and General Secretary Emmanuel Ugboaja condemned the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (NERC) ongoing reclassification of electricity consumers. They argued that the plan, which aims to migrate lower-band users to Band A, is a veiled attempt to impose higher costs on the public under the guise of service improvement. “The NLC will not…

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Labour Minister – Migrate Legally To Avoid Imprisonment

Wendy R.

The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment has urged Nigerians seeking opportunities abroad to ensure they migrate legally with the necessary documents to avoid legal consequences, including imprisonment. Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Muhammad Dingyadi, made this call in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the IHK Giessen-Friedberg Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Germany. Dr. Dingyadi emphasized the importance of facilitating legal labour migration, job creation, and dual vocational training as part of Nigeria’s economic development strategy. “As a government, we are committed to supporting initiatives that promote structured migration and economic partnerships between our two countries,” Dingyadi stated.…

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NUJ Unveils 2025 Press Freedom, Good Governance Awards

Wendy R.

The Nigeria Union of Journalists, has announced that the “2025 NUJ Awards” will serve as a benchmark for assessing good governance and promoting accountability in Nigeria. The President of the Union, Comrade Alhassan Yahaya gave the indication during a Press Freedom and Good Governance Awards news conference held at the NUJ National Secretariat in Abuja. Comrade Yahaya emphasized that the awards would focus on recognizing public office holders and media professionals who had contributed to transparency, justice, equality, and national development. He pointed out that nominations for the awards would be open from February 5 to March 28, 2025, while…

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NCL Rejects 50 percent Telecom Tariff Increment Declares Nationwide Rally

Wendy R.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has instructed All Affiliate Councils to embark on a Nation-Wide Mass Rally on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. The NLC President Comrade Joe Ajaero disclosed this during the NLC meeting on Wednesday. Comrade Joe Ajaero says the Union reject the 50 per cent increase in telecommunication tariff by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). According to him after the meeting of the National Administrative Council of NLC on Wednesday, the Union directs its affiliates and State Councils to embark on a nationwide mass rally on Tuesday, next week. He added that Nigerians are already battling with minimum…

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Amalgamated Union of Motor Mechanics Targets Training of Thousands of Youths on Petrol Vehicle Conversion To CNG

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Amalgamated Union of Motor Mechanics Targets Training of Thousands of Youths On Petrol Vehicle Conversion To CNG… Urges Federal Government to stop importation of new vehicles after four years The Amalgamated Union of Motor Mechanics and Technicians of Nigeria has trained one hundred youths on conversion of petrol engines to compressed natural gas, CNG and is targeting additional fifty-five thousand. The National President of the Union, Mr. Oseni Suleiman stated this during the inauguration of the Trade Union in Abuja. He urged the Federal Government to collaborate with the Union to enable Nigerian Artisans to take over the repair and…

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President Tinubu Signs New Minimum Wage Bill Into Law

Wendy R.

President Bola Tinubu has officially signed the new national minimum wage bill into law. The signing ceremony took place during a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday, July 29. The bill, which was swiftly passed by both chambers of the National Assembly last week, marks a significant legislative milestone. Senate President Godswill Akpabio, along with other members of the National Assembly leadership, joined the FEC for this historic event. This occasion is noteworthy as it is the first time since the current democratic dispensation that the leadership of the…

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Arewa Group: Don’t Destabilize Nigeria’s Economy, Don’t Protest, Support Government

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A Group, the Arewa Youth for Peaceful Coexistence says the present government is working in the interest of Nigeria and should be supported instead of being protested against. Addressing newsmen in Abuja, the Chairman of the FCT Chapter of the Group, Mr. Mark Ogar said such protest could cause chaos and destabilize the economy of the nation . “Today’s event is all about sensitization of Nigerians against the planned protest next week. We have come to realize the plans by some political disgruntled elements to destabilize our economy, to cause chaos in FCT, hiding under the guise of a peaceful…

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N70,000 New Minimum Wage Applies To Domestic Workers — Akpabio

Wendy R.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has announced that the newly approved minimum wage applies to all workers across both public and private sectors, including maids and other domestic staff. Akpabio stated this during the plenary session on Tuesday. The bill was speedily passed by both chambers of the National Assembly just after it was transmitted by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during the plenary, the Senate President said, “If you are a tailor and you employ additional hands, you cannot pay them below N70,000. If you are a mother with a newborn child and you want to hire a housemaid to look…

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Political, Religious, Opinion Leaders: Prevail On Your Subjects To Avoid Proposed Nationwide Protests – CSOs

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Political, Religious, Opinion Leaders, Prevail On Your Subjects To Avoid Proposed Nationwide Protests – CSOs A Coalition of Civil Society Groups has appealed to all well meaning Nigerians to discountenance the protest and avoid participating in such unpatriotic protests. The Leader of the Groups, Comrade Solomon Adodo made the call while addressing newsmen in Abuja. “It has come to our attention that certain people with ulterior interests, driven by bitterness and personal agendas, are attempting to exploit our nation’s challenges to incite unrest through protests and strikes. While we respect the fact that the right to peaceful protest is a…