88 m. ago NLC Accuses Tinubu’s Govt Of Betraying Workers Agreement On Taxation

Nigeria Labour Congress has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration over its approach to economic situation in the country. NLC condemned federal government for betraying workers through what its described as unjust taxation, tariff hikes, and failure to honour agreements. Speaking at the 6th Quadrennial Delegates Conference of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria in Lagos […] The post NLC Accuses Tinubu’s Govt Of Betraying Workers Agreement On Taxation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Ajaero accuses FG of betraying workers, condemns unjust taxation

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, has condemned the government’s handling of economic policies, accusing it of betraying workers through unjust taxation, tariff hikes, and failure to honour agreements. Speaking at the 6th Quadrennial Delegates Conference of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria in Lagos on Friday, Ajaero warned that Nigerian workers Read More

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3 h. ago FG assures UNESCO of media information literacy institute’s autonomy

Tribune Online FG assures UNESCO of media information literacy institute’s autonomy The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has assured the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) of the sustainability and autonomy of the Category 2 Media Information Literacy (MIL) Institute, which will be sited within the precincts of the National Open University of Nigeria in Abuja. The Minister gave the assurance […] FG assures UNESCO of media information literacy institute’s autonomy Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Beware of scammers, Bauchi hospital warns, says laptop contract fraudulent

The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, has disclaimed a fraudulent procurement contract. The hospital’s Head of Public Relations Unit, Usman Koli, made the disclaimer in a statement issued on Friday. He said, “ATBUTH Bauchi wishes to alert the general public about fraudulent activities perpetrated by individuals impersonating the Chief Medical Director (CMD), Professor Read More

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6 h. ago Edo traditional medicine practitioners commend Okpebholo for setting up board

Tribune Online Edo traditional medicine practitioners commend Okpebholo for setting up board Eight years after the last board was inaugurated, traditional medicine practitioners in Edo State, on Thursday, lauded Governor Monday Okpebholo for setting up the state board. Speaking at the inauguration of the members of the board from the 18 local government areas, the Chairman of the Board, High Chief Abudu Ugbesia, said if countries like […] Edo traditional medicine practitioners commend Okpebholo for setting up board Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Bayelsa gov warns of threat to peace, Wike’s aide dismisses claim

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has raised concerns over an alleged plot to destabilise the peace of the state, warning that the government will not tolerate any act of political violence. However, the Senior Special Assistant to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory on Public Communication and New Media, Lere Olayinka, has dismissed Read More

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8 h. ago Current Nigerian pension scheme promotes old age poverty, premature deaths – Don

By Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja A university don, Prof Matthew Olasheinde Fashagba, has called on the Federal Government to immediately review Nigeria’s current Contributory Pension Scheme, saying it is laden with corruption, promotes old age poverty, and leads to premature deaths. Prof Matthew Fashagba gave this advice yesterday at the 25th inaugural lecture of the Federal […] The post Current Nigerian pension scheme promotes old age poverty, premature deaths – Don appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Delta Committed To Grassroots Sports Devt, Youth Engagement – Oborevwori

The Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF) Torch made a notable stop in Asaba on Wednesday, where Governor Sheriff Oborevwori affirmed his administration’s unwavering dedication to grassroots sports development and youth engagement. In a rallying call, he urged Team Delta to reclaim the state’s revered position in sports during the inaugural games set to take place […]

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9 h. ago Stakeholders discuss solutions for emergency medical services in Nigeria

Emergency Response Africa (ERA) has hosted the inaugural Prehospital Emergency Care Stakeholder Summit, Beyond the Ambulance, in Lagos. The summit, read more Stakeholders discuss solutions for emergency medical services in Nigeria

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10 h. ago IBEDC reaffirms commitment to service excellence, urges Oyo NLC to refrain from picketing its offices

Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has reaffirmed its unwavering dedication to providing exceptional service and continuous implementation of measures to read more IBEDC reaffirms commitment to service excellence, urges Oyo NLC to refrain from picketing its offices

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17 h. ago Rivers Crisis: Gov Diri Warns Bayelsa Youths Against Planned Protest Against Wike

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri has issued warning to some youths in the state that any attempt to stage protest against Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike will be resisted. Diri insisted that political jobbers, planning to import Rivers State crisis into his state will be resisted. The Governor, while speaking during the […] The post Rivers Crisis: Gov Diri Warns Bayelsa Youths Against Planned Protest Against Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Experts lament as crude shortage, funds ground seven refineries

The persistent unavailability of crude oil has significantly hindered investments in the establishment and full capacity operations of seven new and existing refineries across the country, local refiners stated on Thursday. They also warned that without a steady and reliable supply of crude, the ambitious objective to attract investors and investments aimed at boosting local Read More

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18 h. ago FG allocates N10bn for commercial agriculture in 10 varsities

The Federal Government has earmarked N10bn to commence commercial agricultural activities in 10 Nigerian universities. The initiative is to boost agricultural research and food security in the country. The Executive Secretary of Tertiary Trust Fund, Sonny Echono, disclosed this on Thursday, during the inauguration of the Agricultural and BIOS systems engineering building constructed by TETFund Read More

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22 h. ago Rivers NLC threatens strike over unpaid LG workers’ salaries, minimum wage

The leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress in Rivers State has decried the non-payment of salaries of local government workers in the state since February. The NLC threatened that if the LG workers’ salaries were not paid along with that of March by the end of the month, it would have no choice but to Read More

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22 h. ago FG talks tough over shooting of NIS officer by Chinese businessman in Niger

Tribune Online FG talks tough over shooting of NIS officer by Chinese businessman in Niger The Federal government has condemned the shooting of an Immigration officer by a Chinese businessman in Minna, Niger state, warning that the incident might cause a major diplomatic row because no Nigerian should be ill-treated for doing legitimate duty in their land. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo who was visibly angry over the incident, […] FG talks tough over shooting of NIS officer by Chinese businessman in Niger Tribune Online

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24 h. ago Air Peace operates 662 flights, carries 136,661 passengers on Lagos

Air Peace says since its inaugural flight on the Lagos-London route on March 30, 2024, to date, it has successfully operated over 662 flights read more Air Peace operates 662 flights, carries 136,661 passengers on Lagos-London route in 1year

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25 h. ago PICTORIAL: Tinubu receives Ghana’s President Mahama in Aso Rock

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday received his Ghanaian counterpart, John Mahama, at his official residence in the State House, Abuja. Mahama’s visit to Nigeria is his first official visit since his inauguration on January 7, 2025. Both leaders are expected to focus on strengthening diplomatic ties between Nigeria and Ghana in areas of cooperation in Read More

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26 h. ago NDIC warns Delta students against “Yahoo Yahoo,” promotes financial literacy

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has sensitised students of Osadennis Mixed Secondary School, Asaba, Delta State, on financial literacy, urging them to avoid internet-related fraud, commonly known as “Yahoo Yahoo.” Speaking at the 2025 Financial Literacy Day event held on Thursday at the school compound, the Benin Zonal Controller of NDIC, Mrs. Patricia Okosu, warned Read More

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26 h. ago NYSC warns outgoing corps members against fraudulent activities

The Benue State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps, Mrs Veronica Garba, has urged outgoing corps members to uphold integrity and resist the lure of fraudulent activities as they transition into the larger society. Speaking at the Makurdi Zonal Office during the passing-out ceremony for Batch A, Stream 2 corps members on Thursday, Garba Read More

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26 h. ago Eno expands medicare access, inaugurates model primary health centre

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has inaugurated a model Primary Health Centre in Utu Ikot Okpo, Etim-Ekpo Local read more Eno expands medicare access, inaugurates model primary health centre

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