Only implementation of agreement’ll stop nationwide strike, NLC insists
Only implementation of agreement’ll stop nationwide strike, NLC insists THE Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, insisted yesterday that the only thing that would stop the planned nationwide strike over the hardship in the country was the federal government’s honouring of the agreement it had with labour. This was contained in the latest letter written to the government, where in the NLC dismissed claims by the federal government that it had fulfilled 80 per cent of the October 2, 2023, agreement with organised labour. NLC in the letter dated Febru…
Nigeria, Qatar sign agreements on education, solid minerals, others
Nigeria, Qatar sign agreements on education, solid minerals, others President Bola Tinubu yesterday in Doha said Nigerian youths were worth every investment as they are educated, reliable and proactive. He argued that a few bad eggs could not be a yardstick for gauging the capacity of the majority who, he said, were “ready to be unleashed for the mutual benefit of both nations.” Tinubu said these when he and the Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, witnessed the signing of seven landmark agreements between both nation…
Tinubu, reject retirement bill for NASS workers
Tinubu, reject retirement bill for NASS workers Tinubu addressing lawmakers during the 2024 budget presentation at the National Assembly Tinubu addressing lawmakers during the 2024 budget presentation at the National Assembly AFTER a period of back-and-forth, the National Assembly has controversially acceded to pressures from the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria to extend the retirement age of civil servants attached to NASS from 60 to 65. In the face of poor national economy in which Nigeria’s debt is 37.2 per cent to GDP, this is…
Dangote Sugar targets 1.5mt annually from locally grown sugarcane …Posts N441.5billion revenue in 2023 full year
Dangote Sugar targets 1.5mt annually from locally grown sugarcane …Posts N441.5billion revenue in 2023 full year The Backward Integration Policy of the Federal Government on Sugar will soon have a significant impact on Sugar production in Nigeria, as the Management of Dangote Sugar Plc is targeting an annual production of 1.5 million metric tons of sugar from locally grown sugarcane. Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Sugar, Ravindra Singhvi, made this disclosure when presenting details of the company’s 2023 full-year result to the Nige…
Forex crisis: FG threatens sanctions as foreign airlines stick to high fares
Forex crisis: FG threatens sanctions as foreign airlines stick to high fares The Federal Government has threatened to sanction foreign airlines that fail to comply with the directive to release low inventory tickets within weeks. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority had met with airline operators, the NCAA, foreign airlines, and the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies in Abuja last week where the directive was handed down. During the meeting, the foreign airlines pledged to enhance transparency in air ticketing processes by rel…
Mr Ibu died of cardiac arrest – Manager
Mr Ibu died of cardiac arrest – Manager Mr Ibu to continue treatment abroad after five surgeries - Family Mr Ibu’s manager, Don Single Nwuzo, has confirmed that the comic actor died Saturday evening after suffering cardiac arrest. It was gathered that the ace actor was admitted a few days ago to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Evercare Hospital in Lekki. Mr Ibu, 62, had a relapse about a week ago and was rushed to the Lagos-based hospital. Recall that last year, the actor underwent surgery to amputate one of his legs after soliciting help…
APC leader cautions Tinubu against removing electricity subsidy
APC leader cautions Tinubu against removing electricity subsidy A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Amb. Ibrahim Olesin, has cautioned President Bola Tinubu against removing subsidy on electricity as suggested by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) among others, warning that the action would further compound the hardship currently experienced in the country and lead to chaos. He recalled that Nigerians recently took to the streets in some parts of the country to protest economic hardship, adding that “hunger is not a good m…
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