JUST IN : Sanwo-Olu announces ₦85,000 minimum wage for Lagos workers

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has revealed that his administration is planning to increase the minimum wage for workers to N85,000.   He disclosed this while speaking on Channels Television on Wednesday evening.   Sanwo-Olu said, “You mentioned minimum wage and what I need to throw in for my people. I’m glad to let you know that the minimum wage for Lagos, which we’ve discussed with our union, is N85,000 today.   “It’s not a competition, so I’m not going to say that we’re paying more than…

Fuel Hike: NLC calls for immediate reversal, says Nigerians are getting poorer

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has demanded an immediate reversal of the fresh fuel price hike, saying Nigerians are getting poorer daily.   This medium earlier reported that NNPCL announced a fresh increase in the price of fuel on Wednesday from N898 to over N1030.   Reacting to the development, the President of NLC, Joe Ajaero, wondered why the federal government continued to jack up the price of virtually every month even when the minimum wage was yet to be implemented.   In a statement titled “What next after increase…

BREAKING: Gov Ododo approves N72,500 as minimum wage for Kogi workers

The Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo has approved a minimum wage of seventy-two thousand five hundred Naira (N72,500) for civil servants in the state with immediate effect.   Ododo who approved while receiving a report from the Kogi state minimum wage implementation committee headed by the state Head of Service, Elijah Avenemi, said he was more committed to the overall welfare of all cadres of workers in the state.   The Governor also gave tax relief to all the workers in the state for the next year adding…

BREAKING: Farida Musa Kalla emerges Business Personality of the Year 2024

Farida Musa Kalla ,also known as FMK has been announced as Business Personality of the year 2024,by the organizers of Nigeria Service Awards.   Farida Musa Kalla (FMK) is an acclaimed and trailblazing textile entrepreneur, renowned for her groundbreaking work in the African fabric industry. As the founder of FMK, a leading brand specializing in premium Ankara fabrics, Swiss laces, and veils, Farida has built a thriving business that employs over 80 staff members and operates four branches across the region.   She is celebrated as the first woman in…

BREAKING: Federal High Court bars VIO from Stopping, Impounding, Confiscating Or Imposing Fines on Motorists

The Federal High Court in Abuja has made an order restraining the directorate of Road Traffic Services popularly known as Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) from impounding, confiscating or imposing fine on any motorist.   The court while delivering judgement in a suit filed by human rights activist and public interest attorney, Abubakar Marshal of Falana and Falana Chambers.   Honourable Justice N.E. Maha agreed with the Applicant that there is no law empowering the Respondents to stop, impound, confiscate, seize or impose fine on motorists while delivering judgement in the…

Tinubu confers national honours on Kekere-Ekun, Akpabio and others

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred national honours on the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJ), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and others. The president announced this during his October 1 national broadcast.   According to him, Kekere-Ekun and Akpabio have been conferred with the honour of the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON).   Also, the deputy Senate President, Barau Jubrin and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas have the honour of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR).   While…

BREAKING: Senate passes bill to establish South West Development Commission

The Nigerian Senate has passed the bill for the establishment of the South West Development Commission (SWDC).   The bill was passed by the Senate during the plenary on Thursday, September 26, 2024.   The bill aimed to address critical infrastructural, ecological, and developmental challenges in the Southwest region.   Recall in June 2024, the House of Representatives passed the bill before being transmitted to the Senate for concurrence.   While speaking on the development, Rep James Faleke, Chairman of the Southwest Caucus of House of Representatives expressed his gratitude…

Tinubu set to reshuffle cabinet, says Ministers not telling Nigerians about his achievements

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hinted at a plan to reshuffle his cabinet, signaling imminent changes in the leadership of key ministries.   Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, told state house correspondents on Wednesday that “the president has expressed his desire to reshuffle his cabinet and he will do it”.   “I don’t know whether he wants to do it before October 1, but he will surely do it. That is what I will say. But he has not given us any timeline,” Onanuga…

FG approves increase of Corps Members’ monthly allowance from N33,000 To N77,000

The Federal Government has approved a substantial increase in the monthly allowance of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members.   A press statement issued by the NYSC Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, on Wednesday, said corps members’ monthly allowance is now pegged at N77,000, up from the previous N33,000.     The statement said the increment would be effective from July 2024, in accordance with Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024.   The statement reads;   “The Federal Government has approved the increase of Corps Members’ monthly…

JUST IN: Kidnapped Zamfara varsity students and staff regain freedom after 7 months in captivity

The students and staff members of Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State, who were kidnapped by bandits, have regained their freedom after seven months in captivity.   Security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, confirmed the release in a report via X on Monday.   The victims were reportedly kidnapped during an attack in the Gusau area in February of this year.   However, Zagazola did not further explain the circumstances behind their release, and whether or not a ransom was paid.   He added that security forces were said…