Labour: We’re Accepting N70,000 Minimum Wage with Mixed Feelings Because of Economy
President Tinubu will transmit the new N70,000 minimum wage bill to the National Assembly next week.
President Tinubu will transmit the new N70,000 minimum wage bill to the National Assembly next week.
The Federal Government and organised labour have settled for N70,000 as minimum wage for Nigerian workers
“The dispute over Itsekiri land is rooted in our oil wealth discovery since 1963,” says Collins Edema.
The National Assembly has approved Tinubu’s N6.2 trillion budget request, enhancing capital and recurrent expenditure.
Northern institutions top student loan applications, with southern schools initially sceptical about programme, said NELFUND boss Akintunde Sawyerr.
PDP governors have reaffirmed support for Governor Fubara, pledging to resolve the political crisis and ensure peaceful governance in Rivers.
“It is on record that Governor Babagana Zulum was on a one-month vacation in Saudi Arabia for the 2024 Hajj.”
Tinubu says Nigeria has attracted $2 billion investment in the renewable energy sector.
Pinnick says there’s need for collaborative efforts to tackle infrastructural challenges and strategic planning to globally elevate Nigerian football.
The Kano State government has levelled new corruption charges against former Governor Ganduje and his former Justice Commissioner Musa Lawan.
CDS Musa says the President has directed the military to secure the South-South to facilitate increased oil production for Nigeria.
Rivers Speaker Oko-Jumbo has dismissed the Amaewhule-led Assembly’s resolution to bar Governor Fubara from the state fund, calling it “misguided.”
Kevin Stone says the collaboration between NAF and US military is testament to shared commitment to regional stability, peace, security.
Lagos monarch Oba Akinolu has reiterated calls for a special status for Lagos State
Paul Kagame is set to secure another term as President after securing 99.15% of the vote with most ballots counted.
Dangote has announced plans to reach $30bn in revenues by 2025, aiming for independence in forex sourcing from the CBN.
Information minister Idris says government will amend the 2024 budget to accommodate a new minimum wage.
“About 40% of what is adjudged crude oil theft actually are attributable to metering inaccuracies,” says NUPRC boss Gbenga Komolafe.
“Our agreement with the NNPC was for 20%, but they failed to pay the remaining balance last year,” says Dangote.
Information Minister Idris has praised the NSA’s role in freeing kidnapped journalists, urging Nigerians to trust the current administration.
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