Category: Governance

Minimum Wage: Organised Labour vows to go on strike Nov. 6

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The Organised Labour says it will embark on nationwide strike on November 6, if the Federal Government fails to meet its demand on the new National Minimum Wage of N30,000 agreed upon. Mr Ayuba Wabba, President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) made this known in a statement signed with its counterparts, Mr Bobbio Kaigama, President, Trade Union Congress (TUC) and Mr Joe Ajaero, President, United Labour Congress (ULC) on Sunday. The Organised Labour had said that the Tripartite Committee on the New National Minimum Wage had concluded its negotiations and agreed…

Investigation: IGP Asked To Account For 56 Missing Police Rifles

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The office of the Auditor General for the Federation (OAgF) has requested the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to produce Police Investigation Reports with respect to 56 police rifles which got missing from different divisions in Anambra State between 2016 and 2017; investigation by Daily Trust on Sunday has shown. This, according to our findings, followed an audit inspection conducted by the OAgF within the period under review which also revealed that the rifles went missing along with 2048 rounds of ammunition. A total of 55 police rifles with 2048…

Saraki Mourns Ex-CJN, Idris Kutigi

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President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Sunday, expressed sadness over the death of a former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Hon. Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi, and described him as a honourable jurist who spent his life in the service of his country and humanity.   Saraki in a statement by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, in Abuja, stated that the death of the jurist was a colossal loss, particularly coming at a time when his experience, dedication and knowledge were required in the service…

Uni-Trident lauds Peterside’s commitment to safe waterways

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Uni-Trident Group, a leading indigenous Company in the marine support, logistics industry and also a major player in the steel recycling sector has commended the Managing Director and CEO of NIMASA, Dr Dakuku Peterside for his effort in revamping and ensuring safe waterways for vessels in Nigeria. Speaking with Journalist in Port Harcourt, the GMD of Uni-Trident Group, Prince Chukwuma Obiorah, said in the last two (2) years as NIMASA Boss, Peterside has worked tirelessly to ensure safer navigable waterways in Nigeria for vessels. He also lauded the agency’s achievement…

I will not probe past administration but… – NUJ President

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The newly inaugurated National President of Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ, Chief Chris Isiguzo has said that he was not ready to probe the immediate past administration of the union led by Comrade Waheed Odusile but the Central Working committee of NUJ will summon the past Executive members to explain how it came about the bequeathed N23 million debt profile.   NUJ National President said the new executive inherited nothing from the Odusile led executives, except a debt profile of N23 million. Chris Isiguzo who stated this in a Press…

Return Dasuki’s N1.3bn Slush Funds Or Else… — EFCC Tells Fayose

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The immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, finally honoured an invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday after losing his immunity from prosecution and arrest. According to Punch Newspaper, after leading Fayose to the interrogation room, it was learnt that he was asked to write a statement explaining how he spent N1.3bn he allegedly received from the Office of the National Security Adviser through a former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, during the build-up to the 2014 governorship election in Ekiti State.…

Gov Sani-Bello Describes SMEs As Catalyst to Economic Development ….. Says Niger state ready for Investors .

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello has identified the development of Small and Medium scale Enterprise (SME) as the catalyst that can boost the economic development of the country. He stated this in Abuja on Tuesday in a keynote address at the 2018 NACC-SME Conference and Training Workshops organized by Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce, Kaduna State and Embassy of the United States of America, Economic Affairs Section, Nigeria The theme of the three day conference was, “Innovative Entrepreneurship and Access to Domestic and Foreign Markets”. Governor Sani-Bello who spoke on…

Nigeria Hosts Maiden Diaspora Investment Summit

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More than 200 Nigerians in the Diaspora have indicated interest to participate in the maiden Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) slated to hold in November in Abuja.   At a joint news conference with other stakeholders in Abuja, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora said the summit aimed at encouraging Nigerians in the Diaspora to channel their funds into the formal sectors.   The three-day summit, which has as its theme: “Activating Diaspora Investments for a Diversified Economy’’ is geared towards attracting…

BREAKING NEWS: Buhari Bans 50 High Profile Nigerians From Traveling Abroad

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The presidency has just circulated the statement below announcing the placement of 50 high-profile Nigerians on travelling restrictions. The individuals, whose identities were not disclosed, include those whose assets, valued at N50million and above, are subject of corruption investigation and litigation. The statement by presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, said the measure is part of the implementation of Executive Order Number 6 which seeks to ensure “that all assets within a minimum value of N50 million or equivalent, subject to investigation or litigation are protected from dissipation by employing all available…

FG Delegation Visits Leah Sharibu’s Mother, Family Of Abducted Aid Workers In Borno

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A Federal Government delegation has visited Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, where they met with the family members of the three aid workers who were kidnapped by Boko Haram in Rann. The delegation, which was led by Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, visited the Government House where Deputy Governor of Borno, Usman Durkwa, received them on Friday. According to the Information Minister, they were in Maiduguri to also visit the family of the late aid worker who was killed by suspected terrorists recently. He assured the family and relatives…