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During the May Day celebration in Abuja, State Labor Minister Nkeiruka Onyejeocha assured Nigerian laborers that the new minimum wage would take effect on May 1, 2024, despite ongoing negotiations by the Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage. Addressing the audience on Wednesday, Minister Onyejeocha acknowledged that extensive consultations are still underway to finalize the…
The Nigerian House of Representatives has directed the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to suspend the implementation of the recently announced tariff hike. Additionally, the House demanded the suspension of additional requirements outlined in the Multi-Year Tariff Order review. To address concerns over the pricing regulation of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI), the House…
Following a two-week recess for Easter and Sallah celebrations, the Nigerian Senate reconvened for plenary, only to be met with a tumultuous session marked by a heated dispute among three senators over seating arrangements in the recently refurbished Hallowed Chamber. The atmosphere initially buzzed with excitement as senators gathered in the newly renovated chamber for…
In a significant development today, the Federal Government has convened a crucial meeting with organized labor representatives to deliberate on proposals for a new minimum wage. This gathering, set to take place at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), signals a pivotal moment in the ongoing discussions surrounding wage…
The Nollywood industry is once again in mourning following the reported death of veteran actor Pa Zulu Adigwe, just days after the passing of Junior Pope. The news of Adigwe’s unexpected demise emerged late on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, leaving fans and followers devastated. The announcement of Adigwe’s passing came through Stanley Nwoke, known as…
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mba, recently took possession of fourteen recovered properties that were previously seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The handover ceremony was conducted by Ola Olukoyede, the chairman of the anti-graft agency, at the EFCC headquarters. These assets, including real estate, radio and television transmission equipment, and a medical…
President Bola Tinubu has given his nod to the appointment of a new set of professionals to the Board of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a move aimed at bolstering the regulatory body’s operations. Leading the board as Chairman is Mr. Mairiga Aliyu Katuka, a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in the…
Princess Oluchukwu Owowoh has etched her name in the annals of Nigerian military history by becoming the first Nigerian female officer to graduate from the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) in the United Kingdom. The 24-year-old joined 134 other officer cadets in a historic graduation ceremony during RMAS’ sovereign’s parade in London. Owowoh’s journey…
Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, the former Minister of Science and Technology in the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, has passed away after a brief illness in a hospital in Nigeria. At the age of 72, Onu, a former governor of Abia State, breathed his last, leaving behind a legacy of service and dedication to the nation….
In a significant development, a Nigerian national, Emmanuel Osase, suspected of having ties to the Islamic State (ISIS) in Iraq and Syria, has been ordered to be detained for 60 days by a Federal High Court in Abuja. The decision, handed down by Justice Inyang Ekwo, came in response to a motion ex parte filed…