Nigeria is facing major disruptions as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) launch a nationwide strike over electricity tariff hikes and a deadlock on minimum wage negotiations. Key Highlights: Airports Closed: Major airports in Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kaduna, and Lagos are affected, with union members blocking […]
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has declared the June 3, 2024, strike notice by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) as “premature, ineffectual, and illegal.” In a letter dated June 1, 2024, addressed to NLC President Joe Ajaero […]
Despite last-minute talks with the National Assembly, the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have declared they will proceed with their planned nationwide strike starting Monday, June 3rd. No Agreement Reached After a four-hour meeting on Sunday evening, NLC President Festus Osifo stated that the unions lack […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have declared an indefinite nationwide strike starting Monday, June 3rd, 2024. This follows the government’s failure to meet their demands for a new minimum wage and a reversal of the recent electricity tariff increase. Frustration Over Stalled Negotiations Labour leaders […]
The Abia State Government has placed a N25m bounty on the killers of five soldiers in the Aba area of the state while condoling with the Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja over the incident. This was disclosed in a statement by the state Commissioner for Information and Culture Okey […]
Nigerian superstar Davido’s foray into the crypto world with his $DAVIDO token proved short-lived, as the meme coin suffered a dramatic 93% value drop within a day of launch. Initial Hype and Quick Profit Launched on the Solana blockchain, the $DAVIDO token initially generated excitement, with Davido reportedly making a […]
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has ordered the governors of the 36 States of the federation to file their respective defence to a suit instituted against them by the Federal Government and ordered the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, to file his reply within two days, after […]
The latest undisputed World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Oleksandr Usyk is set to face British boxer, Tyson Fury in a rematch on December 21 to take place in Riyadh after winning their undisputed heavyweight boxing bout earlier this month. This was disclosed by the chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, Turki […]
Chief Chikelue Iloenyosi, the Chairman of the Anambra State Football Association (ANSFA), inaugurated four standing committees on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the ANSFA Secretariat in Awka. The committees include the Organizing, Referees Appointment, Disciplinary, and Media/Publicity Committees. Committee Leadership: Organizing Committee: Led by ANSFA Vice-Chairman, Chief Victor Aniekwena. Referees […]
The Nigerian Senate has passed the National Anthem Bill 2024 set to revert to the old national anthem, “Nigeria, we hail thee”. The bill, which speedily passed first and second readings in the red chamber last Thursday, now awaits assent into law by President Bola Tinubu after been passed by […]
