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Why Labour should reconsider stance on minimum wage — Committee
The Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage has provided reasons why organised labour should reconsider the amount it is demanding as the minimum wage. Alhaji Goni Aji, the chairman of the committee, stated this in Abuja on Sunday. Organised labour is demanding N250,000 as the minimum wage per month, while the Federal Government and Organised Private Sector have offered N62,000 per month. Goni explained that labour should reconsider its stance based on economic considerations and the non-monetary incentives that the Federal Government has provided for workers so far. He listed these incentives as including the N35,000 wage award for all
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Tinubu, Akpabio, governors, others extend goodwill to muslims
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended goodwill to the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, an event that denotes sacrifice, faith and obedience to the will of the Almighty. The President called on citizens to spare a prayer for the nation for continuous peace and stability, while working according to purpose in promoting unity, peace and progress. He also congratulated the Muslim faithful and prayed that Allah accepts their supplications and acts of obedience. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, yesterday, President Tinubu enjoined Nigerians to reflect on the
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Clerics seek divine intervention for Nigeria’s economic stability, security on Arafah
Concerned about the public outcry relating to the hard reality of the nation’s economy, prominent clerics, yesterday, sought divine intervention for return of better days in Nigeria. The Islamic scholars drawn from across major Nigeria’s ethnic groups made the supplication during special national prayers by National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) at Arafah, Saudi Arabia. The scholars, who are members of National Islamic delegation on 2024 hajj, also prayed for perfect wisdom to guide President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to deliver good governance in Nigeria. Leading the special national prayers, Chief Iman, Al-Furqan Mosque, Kano, Shiehk Bashir Umar, appealed for Almighty’sfavour
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Emulate Tinubu’s resilience, commitment to good governance, Adegoroye urges Nigerians
A former Minister of State for Transportation, Prince Ademola Adegoroye, yesterday, said it was imperative for Nigerians to learn from President Bola Tinubu’s resilience and commitment to good governance, instead of the endless and malicious criticisms of his policies and administration. The erstwhile minister said beyond the President’s recent fall “in it lies his contagious strength, resilience and commitment to good governance from which Nigerians can learn.” Adegoroye, in a statement, added, after watching the viral video of President Tinubu’s fall during the Democracy Day celebrations, his initial shock and concern gave way to a deep sense of admiration and
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New minimum wage: Senate not considering seizure of allocations to states, IGS– Adaramodu
The Senate has dismissed reports that it is considering the seizure of the monthly allocations of states and local councils as punishment for non-compliance with the new minimum wage when approved and passed into law. Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Yemi Adaramodu, described as unfounded, media speculations to that effect. A national daily had reported that the lawmakers had taken a position to propose to the Presidency in the new legislation the seizure of statutory allocation of the two other sub-nationals which default in the payment of the new wage once it secures presidential assent and becomes
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Eid-el-Kabir: Police beef up security nationwide, release emergency hotlines
• FRSC Pledges Effective Patrol Of Highways, Cautions Against Reckless Driving • Adhere To Traffic Regulations, LASTMA Warn Lagosians As Muslim faithful in Nigeria join their counterparts across the world to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir today, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and other security agencies have reassured members of the public of their readiness to ensure a hitch-free Sallah celebration. The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, yesterday assured Nigerians of the Force’s sustained efforts in tackling crimes and enhancing public safety and security across the country. He directed Commissioners of Police (CPs) in all the states of
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Lagos approves N1b take off grant for science, research, innovation council
To advance scientific innovations in Lagos State, the Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has inaugurated the newly constituted Lagos State Science, Research and Innovation Council (LASRIC). Sanwo-Olu, represented by his Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat announced the take-off grant of N1b for effective commencement of activities by the board. The governor stated that his administration is committed to increasing the success metrics with the provision of LASRIC Seed fund. He said: “With the provision of LASRIC Seed fund to the tune of N1b in the first tranche payment to the council, we believe this fund would continue to catalyze development in
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Cholera outbreak: Ogun govt. spells out precautionary measures
With the recent cholera outbreak in the 30 states of the federation, including neighbouring Lagos, and considering the Eid-el-Kabir festivities, the Ogun State Government has announced certain precautionary measures to residents to prevent any possible outbreak in the state. Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Media and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, made this known in a statement, yesterday. He explained that the” governor is seriously concerned about the development and the need to protect the people in the state, considering the proximity of Ogun to Lagos and the degree of interactions between the two states. According to the statement, precautionary
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Nigeria has not experienced positive transformation despite christians’ participation in governance —Osinbajo, Akabueze
Former Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, and the immediate past Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Mr. Ben Akabueze, have said that despite Christians’ participation in governance, the country has not experienced the needed transformative change. They spoke, yesterday, at the inaugural Daniel Taiwo Odukoya lecture in Lagos. Osinbajo said that the church needs to promote good work ethics and values among Christians generally and not for only those in government. “Many steal by getting paid for the work they did not do. If you go to church when you are supposed to be at work and you get
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Encomiums as Wale Oke buries mum
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde has extolled the virtues of the late Mama Elizabeth Areola Oke, mother of the President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) and Presiding Bishop of Sword of the Spirit Ministries, Bishop Francis Wale Oke, saying that she lived a fruitful and fulfilled life. Makinde, who stated this at the final funeral service for the deceased held at James Oke Memorial Church, Kasumu, Ibadan, last Friday, said the late matriarch of the Oke family not only lived long but also led an impactful life in her environment. He said: “This is not time
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