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May

2024

FG Declares Wednesday Public Holiday

FG Declares Wednesday Public Holiday The federal government has declared Wednesday, May 1, as a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Workers’ Day celebration. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the federal government on Tuesday, April 30. He re-iterated the need for excellence, efficiency and equity in all spheres of labour, re-affirming the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration’s commitment to fostering a culture of innovation, productivity, and inclusivity in the workplace. Dr. Tunji-Ojo said: “In alignment with this year’s theme, which focuses on ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate,…

May

2024

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Jubilation As FG Approves Salary Increase For Civil Servants

Economy, FGN, Labour, News Flash

Jubilation As FG Approves Salary Increase For Civil Servants The Federal Government has approved an increase of between 25% and 35% in salary Increase for Civil Servants on the remaining six Consolidated Salary Structures The Salary Structure is the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS), Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure (CONRAISS), Consolidated Police Salary Structure (CONPOSS), Consolidated Para-military Salary Structure (CONPASS), Consolidated Intelligence Community Salary Structure (CONICCS) and Consolidated Armed Forces Salary Structure (CONAFSS). It will be recalled that those in the Tertiary Education and Health Sectors had already received their increases which involved Consolidated University Academic Salary…

Apr

2024

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President Tinubu Proposes New Minimum Wage For Nigerian Workers

Economy, Labour, News Flash

President Tinubu Proposes New Minimum Wage For Nigerian Workers, Details Emerge The federal government of Nigeria, led by President Bola Tinubu, is proposing a new minimum wage of N150,000 to N200,000 for the organized sector. Meetings with organized labor leaders are scheduled to discuss this at the office of the SGF. Labor leaders are advocating for a living wage that can sustain workers amidst rising living costs. Under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, the federal government is reportedly planning to introduce a new minimum wage ranging from N150,000 to N200,000 for workers in the organised sector. This initiative comes…

Apr

2024

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May 1: Labour Lists Seven Demands Ahead Of Worker’s Day

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Labour, News Flash

MAY 1: Labour Lists Seven Demands Ahead Of Worker’s Day The Nigeria Labour Congress has listed seven demands from the Federal Government ahead of the May 1, 2024 Workers’ Day. Aside from demanding for a new minimum wage, the NLC is also asking for the creation of state and local government police to tackle insecurity in the country. The congress also stressed that states and local governments, as well as the organised private sector, must pay the new minimum wage when it is eventually approved. International Workers’ Day, also known as Labour Day in some countries and often called May…

Apr

2024

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President Tinubu Appoints New NAICOM Board

News Flash, Economy, Labour, Politics

Tinubu Appoints New Board For NAICOM President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of a new board for the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) with immediate effect. This was contained in a statement on Friday by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. The new board members are seasoned professionals with a wealth of experience in the insurance industry. The new Board is comprising of Ms. Halima Kyari as Chairperson; Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin as Commissioner for Insurance; Mr. Olawoye Gam-Ikon as Deputy Commissioner (Technical Operations); and Dr. Usman Ankara Jimada as Deputy Commissioner (Finance & Administration).…

Apr

2024

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Google Sacks 28 Workers Protesting Contract With Israel

Crime, Foreign Affairs, Labour, News Flash, World News

Google Sacks 28 Workers Protesting Contract With Israel Google fired 28 employees following a disruptive sit-down protest over the tech giant’s contract with the Israeli government, a Google spokesperson said Thursday. The Tuesday demonstration was organised by the group “No Tech for Apartheid,” which has long opposed “Project Nimbus,” Google’s joint $1.2 billion contract with Amazon to provide cloud services to the government of Israel. Video of the demonstration showed police arresting Google workers in Sunnyvale, California, in the office of Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian, according to a post by the advocacy group on X, formerly Twitter. Kurian’s office…

Apr

2024

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CBN Sacks 8 Directors, 32 Others

CBN/Commercial Banking, Labour, News Flash

CBN Sacks 8 Directors, 32 Others The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reportedly terminated the employment of another batch of 40 staff members, primarily from the development finance department (DFD), according to Daily Trust. Details regarding the affected individuals are limited due to the late release of the termination letters. However, it was confirmed that Musa Zgabawa Bulus, an Assistant Director heading the National Collateral Registry (NCR) within the CBN, was among those affected. The NCR, an initiative aimed at enhancing access to finance for Nano, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by leveraging movable assets, falls under the…

Apr

2024

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Former NLC President, Ciroma Is Dead

Labour, News Flash, Obituary

Former NLC president, Ciroma is dead A family member, who is also the Secretary of the Borno State Council, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ali Ibrahim Ciroma, announced the death of the veteran unionist in a statement on Tuesday. A former President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Ali Ciroma has died. Ciroma died at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri, Borno State capital, on Tuesday. A family member, who is also the Secretary of the Borno State Council, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ali Ibrahim Ciroma, announced the death of the veteran unionist in a statement on Tuesday. “It is with…

Mar

2024

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Despite NLC’s Opposition, Abure Re-Elected As LP National Chairman

News Flash, Labour, Politics

Despite NLC’s Opposition, Abure Re-Elected As LP National Chairman Despite the opposition of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Mr Julius Abure has been re-elected as the National Chairman of Labour Party for a second term by a unanimous affirmation of delegates. The Chairman of the National Convention and Deputy Governor of Abia State, Mr. Ikechukwu Emetu declared him the winner during the party’s national convention that held on Wednesday in Nnewi, Anambra State. Abure has been having a running battle with the NLC leadership led by Joe Ajaero. Earlier, the NLC called for Abure’s resignation as party chairman and the…

Mar

2024

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FGN Declares Friday 29, Monday April 1, As Public Holidays For Easter Celebrations

FGN, Labour, News Flash

FG Declares Friday 29, Monday April 1, As Public Holidays For Easter Celebrations The federal government has declared Friday, March 29 and Monday, 1st April, as public holidays to mark the celebrations of 2024 Good Friday and Easter Monday respectively. The minister of interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the federal government. The minister made the declaration in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Aishetu Ndayako. He urged Christians and all Nigerians in general to emulate the sacrifice and love displayed by Jesus Christ in dying for the redemption of man. According to…