Nasarawa, Kaduna, Ebonyi, and the Federal Capital Territory were the states where the Nigeria Labour Congress’ industrial action over the non-implementation of the new national minimum wage grounded the civil service. Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress, Ebonyi State chapter, Prof. Oguguo Egwu, had on Sunday expressed displeasure over the perceived lackadaisical attitude of the governor towards the plight of workers, saying the condition of civil servants in the state was worrisome.…

On 1 December, the Nigerian government began deducting a ₦50 electronic levy (E-Levy) from transactions conducted through financial technology platforms like Opay and Moniepoint. In September, The New Daily Prime reported that Opay and other fintech companies had announced plans to impose a ₦50 charge on customer transfers of ₦10,000 and above. The companies clarified that these charges are not a source of revenue for the payment platforms but are…

The National Pension Commission (PENCOM) has now allowed low-earning pensioners to withdraw their total retirement savings en bloc or continue to receive their monthly pension pending the approval of the Minimum Pension Guarantee. A memo by the National Pension Commission, which was signed by the Head of the Surveillance Department of Pencom, identified as A.M Salem confirmed this to journalists on Tuesday. In the memo, obtained by our correspondent in…

The Nigeria Sex Workers Association (NSWA) has appealed to law enforcement agencies to protect its members nationwide from harassment and abuse. NSWA made the appeal in a statement by its National Coordinator, Amaka Enemo, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Lagos. Enemo said that recent reports indicate a disturbing rise in physical assaults, harassment and extortion of sex workers by both clients and law…

The healthcare joint workers have urged the Zamfara State. government to resolve salary irregularities after the implementation of CONHESS or risk total shutdown of Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital, Gusau. The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Healthcare Professionals at the specialist hospital made this call as they brief the newsmen, demanding that the areas from June to November 2024 be paid. The joint health workers, during the press briefing,…

To boost the healthcare system in Nigeria, the Federal Government (FG) and Adamawa government have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the conversion and handover of two state hospitals into federal clinics. This was made known through the document signed by Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations, Alaba Balogun, on Monday, noting that Cottage Hospital Hong and General Hospital Mubi have been handed over to FG. The…

The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, inaugurated a Technical Committee on Monday to oversee the establishment of a Youth Bank.   Announcing the initiative on his X page, Olawande highlighted the committee’s vital role in providing young Nigerians with access to financial support, resources, and mentorship. He noted that the Youth Bank is a cornerstone of President Bola Tinubu’s agenda to empower the nation’s youth and harness their full potential.…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Monday said the state is ready to partner with Bulgaria in agriculture, food security, commerce and other critical areas for the benefit of the citizens. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke during a courtesy visit by the Ambassador of Bulgaria to Nigeria, Mr Yanko V. Yordanov, at the Lagos House, Ikeja. The governor said Lagos, a former capital of Nigeria, has a long history with Bulgaria,…

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has warned civil servants against participating in the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) warning strike over the alleged non-implementation of the new minimum wage. Addressing journalists at the New Government House in Abakaliki, Nwifuru emphasized that any worker who fails to resume duties by Tuesday will be replaced within 72 hours. He insisted there was no justification for the strike, asserting that his administration is…

A midnight fire engulfed the home of Tijani Kabiru, a Customs officer attached to the Oyo/Osun Command, killing him, his wife, and their four children in the Akankan Area of Ede, Osun State, early Monday morning. The tragic incident has plunged the community into mourning, leaving residents in shock and disbelief. The cause of the fire remains unknown, but the devastating loss has sparked concern and calls for improved safety…

Gunmen have shot dead a man less than 24 hours to his wedding in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. The victim, identified simply as Bright, was in his early 30s. According to reports, Bright had gone to pick up his fiancée, Chinwendu in Ihiala town, accompanied by his best man and the chief bridesmaid, when the tragedy occurred. It was learned that Bright, his fiancée and two others…

Namibia was headed for its first woman president with two-thirds of the votes from last week’s election counted by early Tuesday, giving the governing party candidate a strong lead in a vote the main opposition has already rejected as a sham.Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah from the SWAPO party that has led the mineral-rich country since independence 34 years ago had just over 54 percent of votes, according to an electoral…