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UN CALLS FOR RELEASE OF ABDUCTED POLITICAL ACTIVIST IN LIBYA

The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) said on Wednesday it was deeply concerned by reports of the recent abduction of a political activist whose whereabouts remain unknown. Al-Moatassim Al-Areebi, 29, was abducted on Monday in the north-western city of Misrata, located roughly 187 kilometres east of the capital;Tripoli. UNSMIL, in a statement, reiterated the call by members of the Misrata Municipal Council and community representatives urging the city’s security and law enforcement agencies to urgently investigate his abduction. It […]

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Education

KANO STATE GOVERNMENT REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO TRANSFORMING EDUCATIONAL LANDSCAPE

The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the educational landscape into a more unified, inclusive, and responsive framework. Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, made this clear at the inauguration of a two-day Kano State Education Recovery Conference held at Bayero University. The conference, themed "Repositioning Education in Kano: Navigating the Path to Excellence", was organized in collaboration with the Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE) and the Arewa Consultative Forum. Governor Yusuf who emphasized that […]

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Economics

LABOUR TO PRESS ON N250,000 MINIMUM WAGE DURING THE MEETING WITH THE PRESIDENT

The Nigeria Labour Congress says it will press for N250,000 minimum wage during the scheduled meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, on today. The Head of Public Affairs of the NLC, Benson Upah, who revealed this to journalists in Abuja, said even the cost of living has since moved up. Labour leaders were invited to a meeting with the President in furtherance of Tinubu’s promise to hold more consultations with stakeholders on the minimum wage. The […]

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Featured

ISRAEL MILITARY TELLS GAZA CITY RESIDENTS TO LEAVE AS BOMBARDMENT INTENSIFIES

The Israeli military has told all residents of Gaza City to evacuate south to the central Gaza Strip, amid intensified operations in the north. Leaflets dropped by aircraft instruct "everyone in Gaza City" to leave what is described as a "dangerous combat zone" via designated safe routes - marked as two roads that lead to shelters in Deir al-Balah and al-Zawaida. The United Nations has said it is deeply concerned about the evacuation orders being given. Over the past two […]

July 10, 2024 11

Economics

PRESIDENT TINUBU TO MEET WITH ORGANISED LABOUR ON THURSDAY OVER MINIMUM WAGE

Reports say President Bola Tinubu will meet with the Organised Labour in Abuja on Thursday to further discussions on a new minimum wage for workers in Nigeria. A top labour source said the President invited the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) to the meeting expected to be held at the Aso Villa. The Thursday meeting is coming about a month after the President said in his Democracy Day speech on June 12, 2024, […]

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General

CHIEF JUSTICE OF NIGERIA WARNS JUSTICES AGAINST GIVING CONFLICTING JUDGEMENTS

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, says the National Judicial Council (NJC) has activated the process of making errand judges who give misleading and conflicting judgements be made to face the consequence of their “despicable and horrible conduct”. He described their conduct as an embarrassment to the judiciary and would not be handled likely. The CJN spoke at the inauguration of 22 justices for the Court of Appeal on Wednesday at the Main Courtroom of the Supreme […]

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Uncategorized

NIGERIAN NATIONAL PETROLEUM COMPANY LIMITED CALLS ON PETROL STATIONS TO OPERATE LONGER HOURS AS A WAY TO DEAL WITH CURRENT CHALLENGES IN SUPPLY.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) says fuel stations are to operate longer hours for supply and distribution of petrol, calling on fuel stations to aid availability in view of the current tight situation. The NNPC Ltd. says the turnaround period of petrol trucking is also elongated to ease the scarcity being witnessed. Executive Vice President, Downstream NNPC Ltd., Dapo Segun, said this on Monday in Abuja during a joint inspection of stations with officials of the Nigerian Midstream […]

July 9, 2024 31

Economics

PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, SENATOR GODSWILL AKPABIO URGES ALL PARTIES TO ABIDE BY THE MINIMUM WAGE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT.

President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, says State governors no longer have any excuse to complain about payment of a new minimum wage if signed into law going by improvements in revenues that accrue to them monthly. Akpabio, therefore, stressed the need for all parties to the minimum wage negotiation to abide by the agreement. On her part, Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, said the report of a tripartite committee on the new minimum wage […]

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Economics

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES A 150-DAY DUTY-FREE IMPORT WINDOW FOR FOOD COMMODITIES.

The Federal Government has announced a 150-day duty-free import window for food commodities as it stepped up efforts to tackle rising food inflation which had impoverished many Nigerians. The government also expressed its decision to collaborate with states to expand land cultivation across the country. Consequently, the government suspended duties, tariffs and taxes for the importation of certain food commodities through land and sea borders. Among other things, the latest directive is expected to reduce demand for forex by food […]

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