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In a significant turn of events, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has officially suspended its planned strike following successful interventions by President Bola Tinubu and the Senate. The decision was reached after a crucial National Executive Council meeting of the Congress, where high-stakes discussions took place. Hakeem Ambali, the nationalTtreasurer of the NLC, conveyed the…
Google has been ordered by the Federal Competition and Customer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to remove Easynaira, Swiftcach, and 16 other digital money lenders from the Playstore due to their alleged non-compliance with regulations. The (FCCPC) has directed Google to remove the applications of specific Digital Money Lending (DML) companies from the Google Playstore. These apps…
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, on Wednesday, took a step to alleviate the impact of subsidy removal and enhance the well-being of vulnerable citizens by establishing a Committee for the Verification and Payment of Outstanding Pensions and Gratuities. The seven-member committee, led by Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, Secretary to the State Government, includes officials such as…
Nigerian Breweries Plc, a prominent beer manufacturer, has disclosed its intention to adjust the prices of its stock-keeping units starting from August 10. In a letter dated August 1, 2023, entitled “Price review notification” and endorsed by Ayo Lawal, the Sales Director of Nigerian Breweries, highlights the necessity of this review due to the persistent…
On Wednesday, the Presidency announced that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have decided to halt the ongoing nationwide protest following a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Dele Alake, the Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications & Strategy, revealed this on Wednesday evening. Alake stated that…
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In a significant legal development, the Federal Government of Nigeria has taken action against the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) by filing a contempt case. The case comes in response to the alleged resistance shown by the unions in adhering to an order that restrained them from embarking on industrial…
Mr. Aribisala Jeremiah, a staff of a commercial bank (name withheld) based in Ilorin, Kwara State, has been remanded at a Correctional Facility in the state. This order came as a result of allegations that he stole a total of twenty-two million, one hundred and twenty-eight thousand naira from the bank. Magistrate Jumoke Kamson, presiding…
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In a move to bolster his cabinet and further consolidate his administration, President Bola Tinubu has submitted a fresh list of 19 ministerial nominees to the Nigerian Senate for confirmation. The new list features a diverse group of individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, indicating President Tinubu’s commitment to assembling a capable and representative team…