Month: May 2024

FG announces date to kick-off new minimum wage

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The Federal Government of Nigeria has disclosed that the new minimum wage will take effect from May 1, 2024. The decision was made despite the Tripartite Committee On National Minimum Wage is yet to conclude its negotiations with the concerned stakeholders. Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, the Minister of State Labour, announced this on Wednesday while addressing Nigerian workers at the May Day celebration in Abuja. She said it is regrettable that the new national minimum wage is not ready before today, but that a wide consultation is ongoing to ensure that…

NiDCOM uncovers plot to malign Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa

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A sinister plot being hatched by some unscrupulous and unprogressive group to raise false alarm and fake documents , attempting to malign the character and hardwork of Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, pioneer Chairman/CEO,Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has been uncovered.   As NIDCOM turns five this year, and despite all odds, including funding and office challenges, these individuals who are bitter that their channels of duping unsuspecting Nigerians in the name of diaspora, has been closed by the establishment of NIDCOM, plan a desperate media campaign of blackmail and lies.  …

Workers’ Day: Fostering Trust in Government Policies for a Stronger Future Together ,By Dr Olayode Abdurasaq Oluwole

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Happy Workers’ Day! On this special day, let’s take a moment to appreciate the hard work and dedication of all workers. We also extend our gratitude to the government for their efforts in creating policies that support and protect workers’ rights. There is a need for trust between citizens and the government. Trust is crucial for building social contracts and ensuring compliance with those agreements. It impacts social stability, economic prosperity, and national cohesion. Citizens often express distrust in government policies due to various factors, such as the implementation of…

COMMENTARY ON WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY, 2024. By Gbemiga Bamidele

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The UNESCO conference in 1991, described as the Windhoek declaration is a catalyst in the process of encouraging press freedom, independence and pluralism in Africa, and the UNESCO promptly resolved to extend such declaration to other regions of the world. The statement produced at a UNESCO seminar, titled “Promoting an Independent and Pluralistic African Press” was held in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia from April 29 to May3,1991. The date of the declaration ‘s adoption, May 3, has subsequently been declared as World Press Freedom Day. After thirty (30) years,…

May Day: Reps Minority caucus canvases for living wage, better condition for Nigerian workers

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The House of Representatives Minority caucus has called for a living wage for Nigerian workers and better condition of service as labour marks this year’s May Day celebrations.   In a message signed by the Minority Leader, Rep Kingsley Chinda tagged: ‘SOLIDARITY MESSAGE TO NIGERIAN WORKERS ON THE OCCASION OF WORKERS’ DAY, MAY 1ST, 2024′, the caucus again reminded the Federal Government on the need to pay a living wage that can take Nigerian workers home.     The message read in full :     “Fellow compatriots,   “Today,…

MAY DAY: Alleviate sufferings of Nigerian workers – NHRC Boss urges FG

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The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, Tony Ojukwu has bemoaned the plight of Nigerian workers and called for improved working conditions while alleviating their sufferings.   The Executive Secretary of the Commission further called on relevant authorities to seek improvement of the existing working conditions of Nigerian workers.   Ojukwu, made this call in a statement commemorating the 2024 International Workers Day, which is observed globally, every May 1.   The learned silk, while celebrating the achievements and resilience of workers, stated in clear terms that the…

Speaker Abbas lists House priorities as Reps resumes plenary

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Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen has listed some priority legislation of the parliament as lawmakers resumed plenary on Tuesday. Speaker Abbas, in his address to members of the House, as members resumed from Easter and Sallah break, at the newly renovated chamber of the House. The Speaker noted that the lawmakers would prioritise security, economy, and education, among others. “We are painfully aware of the harrowing attacks that have specifically targeted our schools, where innocent children, especially girls, are abducted. Schools, which should be sanctuaries…

May Day: Akpabio Assures Nigerian Workers of better welfare

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President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio has assured Nigerian workers that the National Assembly and the Executive arm of government would work collaboratively to give them a living wage and better working conditions.   The Senate President gave the assurance in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh to congratulate the workers as they commemorate the 2024 May Day.   Akpabio, in the message, extolled the sterling qualities that stood out the Nigerian worker saying “A Nigerian worker is noted for…