Nigerian Petroleum Workers, under the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), are set to join the nationwide strike initiated by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) starting on Monday, June 3, 2024. This decision comes as part of the organized labor’s demand for a new National Minimum Wage Act and the reversal of…
The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) is set to join the nationwide strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) beginning on Monday, June 3, 2024. This decision follows the government’s failure to enact a new National Minimum Wage Act and reverse the recent increase in electricity tariffs….
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) is set to join the nationwide protests declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). They plan to shut down all courts starting midnight on Sunday to demand action from the government on issues including the new National Minimum Wage and electricity tariff…
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) is set to join the nationwide protests declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). They plan to shut down all courts starting midnight on Sunday to demand action from the government on issues including the new National Minimum Wage and electricity tariff…
Aisha Yesufu, a human rights activist and co-founder of the #BringBackOurGirls movement, has publicly rejected the newly adopted Nigerian national anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.” In a video posted on her verified social media page, she can be seen refusing to stand up at a public event where the anthem was being recited. This action…
Kimberly-Clark, the American multinational known for brands like “Huggies,” has decided to exit the Nigerian market after operating locally for 14 years due to the challenging economic conditions. The company announced its departure in a statement issued on Friday, attributing its decision to global strategic priorities and the economic situation in Nigeria. The decision entails…
A bill proposing a return to regional government in Nigeria is currently under consideration by the National Assembly and is anticipated to become law before October 1, 2024. The draft bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Substitute the Annexure to Decree 24 of 1999 with a New Governance Model for the Federal Republic…
A bill proposing a return to regional government in Nigeria is currently under consideration by the National Assembly and is anticipated to become law before October 1, 2024. The draft bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Substitute the Annexure to Decree 24 of 1999 with a New Governance Model for the Federal Republic…
The New Nigerian Voice, a civic organization, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s first year in office, labeling it as a period of hardship and distress for Nigerians. In a statement released by its Executive Secretary, Omokehinde Agbedina, the group urged President Tinubu to be more responsive to the challenges faced by Nigerians. The group expressed…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly condemned the killing of five soldiers in Abia State, Nigeria, by gunmen enforcing a sit-at-home order issued by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to commemorate Biafra Heroes Day. Atiku expressed his condolences to the families of the slain soldiers and the Nigerian military, denouncing the violent attack….