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FCT School Teachers Halt Examinations, Turn Back Pupils Over Unpaid Minimum Wage

With just three days left to complete their first-term examinations, primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Monday shut down academic activities, turning away pupils in protest over unpaid wages. The teachers, under the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), are striking in response to the failure of the Nyesom…

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Port Harcourt Refinery: Oil Communities Accuse NNPCL of Deception, Demand Mele Kyari’s Removal

The Network of Oil Producing Communities in Nigeria (NOPCN) has accused the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) of misleading Nigerians and the President over the operations of the Port Harcourt Refinery. The group is demanding the removal of the NNPCL’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mallam Mele Kyari, for his alleged role in the controversy….

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EXCLUSIVE: Port Harcourt Refinery Halts Operations, Only Crude Distillation Unit Running Without PMS Production

National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has temporarily shut down its operations, with only the Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) remaining functional, sources within the refinery disclosed on Saturday. The CDU, which processes crude oil into naphtha, kerosene, and diesel, is unable to produce the key component required for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol….

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Civil Defence, Immigration, and Correctional Service Personnel Decry Unpaid Promotion Arrears, Call on Tinubu for Action

Personnel from the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCOS), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) have expressed frustration over unpaid promotion arrears and the government’s failure to implement their new salary scales following promotions. The aggrieved officers called on President Bola Tinubu to investigate the matter, alleging that funds…

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ASUU Bauchi Chapter Embarks on Indefinite Strike Over Unmet Demands

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), Bauchi State chapter, has commenced an indefinite strike to demand improved working conditions and better commitment from the university’s administration. Addressing journalists after an emergency congress at the university’s Yuli Campus in Bauchi, ASUU Chairman, Comrade Awwal Hussain Nuhu, disclosed that the union had…

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CBN Reiterates Commitment to Curb Inflation Through Tight Monetary Policy

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its dedication to controlling the nation’s inflation rate, which it described as “unacceptably high.” This was highlighted by the CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, during the 2024 Annual Bankers’ Dinner organized by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) in Lagos. According to the latest report from…

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 Absence of Lawyers Stalls Arraignment of Kogi Ex-Governor Yahaya Bello for Money Laundering

The arraignment of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, on allegations of laundering N80.2 billion was delayed on Friday at the Federal High Court, Abuja, due to the absence of his legal team. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had filed a 19-count charge against Bello, accusing him of money laundering and mismanagement of…

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Nigeria Labour Congress Mobilizes for Strike Over Non-Implementation of Minimum Wage in Three States

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced plans to commence a strike on Monday, December 1, in Katsina, Cross River, and Zamfara states over their failure to implement the new national minimum wage of N70,000. This action comes despite 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) already complying with the 2024 National Minimum Wage…

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NCC to Announce New Tariff Plans for Telecom Industry on December 13

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has confirmed plans to unveil new tariff plans for the telecommunications industry by December 13, 2024. This update was disclosed by the NCC’s Executive Vice Chairman, Dr. Maida Waida, during an interactive session in Abuja. Represented by the Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, Dr. Waida explained that the revised…

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Nigerian Senate Passes Controversial Tax Reform Bills for Second Reading

The Nigerian Senate has advanced four major tax reform bills to the next legislative stage by passing them for a second reading on Thursday. The proposed legislation seeks to streamline tax administration, establish key institutions, and update existing tax laws. The bills, which include the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, the Tax Administration Bill, the Nigeria…

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