The Citizens for Democratic Dividends in Nigeria on Wednesday faulted the claims by the Nigeria Labour Congress that the Federal Government betrayed its trust by increasing the price of fuel despite the agreement over the new minimum wage of N70,000, which was way below the initial proposal of the organised labour. The group, in a…
With today, September 5, 2024 being the deadline given by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for banking agents, known as Point of Sale(POS) operators to register their activities or face prosecution, the Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria (AMMBAN) has challenged the directive in court. Recall that the federal government through the…
Date: September 4, 2024 Subject: Response to Abdulaziz Abdulaziz’s Denial We maintain our position despite recent denials from Mr. Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Print Media. Abdulaziz has claimed: “I attended both meetings President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had with Labour leaders on the minimum wage. At neither meeting was an offer…
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, known as the Amotekun Corps, has refuted recent claims published under the headline, “Amid Amotekun Operatives’ Pleas for Support, Ondo Governor Contracts Private Security Outfit to Take Over Security Firm’s Function.” The government has clarified that it has no plans to engage Global Olabod Resources Limited, as suggested in…
The Federal Government of Nigeria periodically disburses funds to states and their respective local governments as part of its revenue-sharing formula. These allocations are essential for the development and running of local governments, as they finance various projects, infrastructure, and administrative activities. Below is the Breakdown of Local Government Allocations in Ondo State
Several prospective corps members mobilized for the Nigerian National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) 2024 Batch B stream, who were later reassigned to Batch C, are reportedly stranded after being denied registration at orientation camps. One of the affected individuals reported that approximately 40 graduates faced this issue at the Lagos orientation camp. Speaking to the…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has instructed all its members to participate in a peaceful prayer procession on August 29. This directive was issued by Mr. Emmanuel Ugboaja, the NLC General Secretary, in a letter to affiliates and state councils, titled “Mobilisation for Peaceful Procession and Prayer Session in Solidarity.” The call for the procession…
Outcome of the Salary Meeting Between Ondo State Government and Organized Labour Held on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Cocoa Conference Hall, Governor’s Office, Alagbaka, Akure The meeting was chaired by the Head of Service, Comrade Bayo Phillip, with Comrade Ademola Olapade serving as co-chair. Attendees included the Accountant General and his team, Industrial Relations…
Mariah Carey is mourning a tragic loss after her mother, Patricia Carey, and her sister, Alison Carey, both passed away on the same day in late August 2024. Mariah confirmed the heartbreaking news in an exclusive statement, expressing that her heart is broken and asking for privacy during this difficult time. She also shared that…
Under the President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government, a total of N3.2trillion has been injected into the security sector in one year but it has failed to address and end the kidnappings and killings of Nigerians. In the third quarter the 2023 fiscal year, the Defence Ministry received N412 billion, Police Affairs Ministry got N150 billion,…
