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Minimum Wage: Labour asks Tinubu to intervene as FG insists N497k will kill Nigeria’s economy

Benjamin Chukwudaalu, Political Reporter

Organised Labour has urged President Bola Tinubu to personally intervene in the ongoing negotiation over minimum wage to avert the indefinite strike action scheduled to start on Monday. This is as the Federal Government warned that the national minimum wage being demanded by labour could destabilise the economy. Organised Labour had given a May 31, 2024 ultimatum on the new minimum wage. On Tuesday, May 28, talks between the Federal Government and Organised Labour broke down after the government and the Organised Private Sector raised their offers to N60,000. The…

NASS, Governors fail to broker truce, as labour insist on nationwide strike

Jide Ige

The leadership of the National Assembly has met with the organised labour in Abuja in a bid to avert an imminent indefinite strike by the labour unions. This was disclosed in a statement jointly signed by the spokespersons of the Senate and the House of Representatives, Senator Yemi Adaramodu and Rep. Akin Rotimi, Jr on Sunday. The meeting held at the Senate wing of the National Assembly Complex, has in attendance the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, Deputy President of the Senate, Jibrin…

Private sector accepts FG N60,000 minimum wage — MAN DG

Jide Ige

The Director-General of the Manufacturing Association of Nigeria, Ajayi Kadri, has confirmed that the organised private sector accepted the Federal Government’s proposal for a new minimum wage of N60,000. Ajayi disclosed this during an interview with Channels TV in Abuja on Saturday. He clarified that ongoing negotiations between the government, the private sector and labour were focused on establishing a minimum wage rather than a living wage which represents the lowest amount that can be paid to any worker in the country. He also stressed that both labour and private…

Umo Eno: New Face of Nigerian Politics

Jide Ige

By Michael Effiong Nigeria’s political landscape is witnessing a significant shift. Indeed, something unique is happening in Akwa Ibom State, and it is time for the nation to rise, applaud, and emulate Governor Umo Bassey Eno. In just one year in office, Governor Eno is carving a niche for himself with his leadership and governance style, which are rooted in unity, empathy, humility, integrity, and prudence. Many now refer to him as the new face of Nigerian politics. For those following Governor Eno’s activities, this moniker is not mere flattery.…

Ehi Braimah wins University of Roehampton’s award

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Ehi Braimah, respected Public Relations practitioner and Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Naija Times, has been selected as one of the recipients of the 20th Anniversary Chancellor Alumni Award of the University of Roehampton, London, United Kingdom. In an email to Braimah, the university’s Director of Business Development and Fundraising, Eleanor Merrick said his dedication, passion, and outstanding contributions to his field have not gone unnoticed. “Your nomination stood out among an incredibly talented pool of candidates, showcasing the impact you have made and the legacy you continue to build, and we are…