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Sanusi II, Reinstated As Kano Emir, As State Assembly Dissolves 4 Emirates

Sanusi Rejects Move to Include Traditional Rulers in Constitution

The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Dr. Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has rejected proposals to formally include traditional rulers in Nigeria’s Constitution, calling the move unnecessary and politically motivated. In a television interview, Sanusi said the authority of traditional rulers comes from the love

February 4, 2026

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Shehu Sani Urges Tinubu To Release #EndSARS Protesters In Commemoration Of June 12

Shehu Sani, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to release all #EndSARS protesters who are still in detention in commemoration of Nigeria's Democracy Day on 12 June.

June 10, 2024

Buhari, Jonathan, Shettima Others Celebrate Tinubu At 73

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Mixed Reactions As Tinubu Approves Mandate For Office Of Envoy On Climate Action, Expands Green Economy Committee Membership

President Bola Tinubu has approved the mandate for the newly established Office of the Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action (SPEC). This office will lead Nigeria’s climate-related initiatives, aiming to streamline and enhance the country’s efforts in addressing climate change and advancing

June 10, 2024

Minimum Wage Decision Expected as Nigerian Labour Leaders Await President's Response ABUJA, NIGERIA – The discussions on the new minimum wage between the Federal Government and Organized Labour are anticipated to conclude today, with labour leaders keenly awaiting President Bola Tinubu's verdict on their N250,000 proposal. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) had set a Monday deadline for finalizing the new minimum wage talks. Last Friday, the Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage concluded its meetings where the Federal Government and the Organized Private Sector agreed on N62,000, while Labour demanded N250,000. However, the Nigeria Governors Forum declared that any minimum wage exceeding N60,000 would be unsustainable. A labour leader who spoke anonymously on Sunday stated, "We have submitted the report to the president and are waiting for him to make his decision. That is the most important thing and that is what we are all waiting for." The labour leaders, including NLC President Joe Ajaero, are currently attending a labour conference organized by the International Labour Organisation in Geneva, Switzerland. The leadership plans to hold a National Executive Council meeting upon their return, where a decision on a potential strike will be made based on the president's feedback. "We must come back from Geneva first before we can hold a NEC meeting. We are also trying to be careful so the government won't say Labour is inciting citizens against it. We are waiting for the president's decision," added another top NLC official. The labour unions, comprising the NLC and TUC, recently embarked on a two-day nationwide strike to demand a new minimum wage and the reversal of the electricity tariff hike. The strike was suspended for five days after a commitment was made with the Federal Government to resume negotiations and establish a new minimum wage within a week. Following a six-hour meeting between labour leaders and the National Assembly in Abuja, President Tinubu directed the finance minister, Wale Edun, to present the cost implications of a new minimum wage within two days. The finance minister, alongside the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu, presented the cost implications at the Presidential Villa on Thursday. The president is currently reviewing the proposal and is expected to make an official announcement soon. When asked about the Monday ultimatum, a source within the NLC said, "We have sent a report to the committee and are expecting the president to act on it. We will hold a National Executive Council meeting regarding the ultimatum when we return from Geneva. It is very important for us to be there, but right now, we are patiently waiting for the decision of Mr President." Organized Labour's recent actions underscore the urgency and importance of establishing a new minimum wage for Nigerian workers. The outcome of President Tinubu's decision will be crucial in determining the next steps for both the government and the labour unions. Related News: Atiku claims to have saved Tinubu's political career Debating the appropriate wage for workers Labour criticizes governors for minimum wage stance The labour leaders and the nation await the president's decision, which will significantly impact the economic and social landscape of Nigeria.

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Minimum Wage: Negotiations To End Today As Labour Awaits Tinubu’s Approval

The ongoing negotiations over Nigeria’s new minimum wage between the Federal Government and Organised Labour are set to conclude today. This comes as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), await President Bola Tinubu’s decision on their proposed

June 10, 2024

Labour Begins Indefinite Strike Monday Over Minimum Wage, Electricity Tariff Hike

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Minimum Wage: Labour Leaders Demand Resignation of Governors If They Can’t Pay

In a heated exchange on Saturday, Organised Labour has accused state governors of acting in bad faith regarding the ongoing minimum wage negotiations. The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) had recently rejected the proposed N60,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers, claiming it was

June 9, 2024

SERAP Urge State Governors To Redirect Predecessors’ Life pension, Security Votes To Pay Minimum Wage

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SERAP Urges State Governors To Redirect Predecessors’ Life pension, Security Votes To Pay Minimum Wage

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has strongly criticised the 36 state governors’ refusal to implement a N60,000 minimum wage for civil servants. This condemnation, follows the governors’ statement, under the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF), that the proposed wage is unsustainable.

June 8, 2024

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Minimum Wage: Public Outcry As Senate Okays Over N60m Annual Salary For CJN, Supreme Court Justices

There has been an outcry by Netizens over Senate’s passage, on Wednesday, of a bill seeking an upward review of salaries, allowances and other fringe benefits of judicial officers in the country, including the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) and Supreme Court justices.

June 6, 2024

Obi Reacts To Poor Performance In 2025 UTME, Calls For Aggressive Investment In Education

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Obi Rejects LP’s Creation Of Directorate For Obidient Movement

Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi has opposed the creation of a directorate for the Obidient Movement by the party.

June 6, 2024

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Lagos, Kaduna, Abia, 27 Other State Government spent N968.64bn On refreshments, Sitting Allowance, Others In 3 months

Lagos, Kaduna, Abia, and 27 other state governments spent N968.64 billion on recurrent expenditures, including refreshments, sitting allowances, and other costs, in the first quarter of 2024. This spending pattern has raised concerns about financial prudence amid Nigeria’s economic challenges. Significant Recurrent

June 5, 2024

TUC Warns of Nationwide Strike Over New ATM Withdrawal Fee

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Minimum Wage: Labour Union’s N494k Demand Is Not Fixed, Says TUC President

Festus Osifo, President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), clarified on Tuesday that the N494,000 minimum wage demand is not fixed, emphasizing that organized labor approached negotiations with an ideal scenario in mind. Speaking in an interview on Channels Television on Tuesday,

June 5, 2024

Minimum Wage: Labour To Reject N100,000 Proposal By Nigerian Govt As Negotiations Continues On Tuesday

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NLC, 30 Others Join Ongoing Nationwide Strike (Full List)

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and thirty other unions have initiated an indefinite nationwide strike, citing the Federal Government’s refusal to raise the minimum wage from N60,000. The strike, set to commence at midnight on Sunday, June 2, 2024, follows a series

June 3, 2024

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Politics - Page 79

Sanusi Rejects Move to Include Traditional Rulers in Constitution

Shehu Sani Urges Tinubu To Release #EndSARS Protesters In Commemoration Of June 12

Mixed Reactions As Tinubu Approves Mandate For Office Of Envoy On Climate Action, Expands Green Economy Committee Membership

Minimum Wage: Negotiations To End Today As Labour Awaits Tinubu’s Approval

Minimum Wage: Labour Leaders Demand Resignation of Governors If They Can’t Pay

SERAP Urges State Governors To Redirect Predecessors’ Life pension, Security Votes To Pay Minimum Wage

Minimum Wage: Public Outcry As Senate Okays Over N60m Annual Salary For CJN, Supreme Court Justices

Obi Rejects LP’s Creation Of Directorate For Obidient Movement

Lagos, Kaduna, Abia, 27 Other State Government spent N968.64bn On refreshments, Sitting Allowance, Others In 3 months

Minimum Wage: Labour Union’s N494k Demand Is Not Fixed, Says TUC President

NLC, 30 Others Join Ongoing Nationwide Strike (Full List)

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