NLC Closes Lagos Secretariat in Ikeja
The Lagos State Secretariat in Alausa, Ikeja, has been closed off by the Lagos State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to block workers from entering the premises. This action follows the National NLC’s directive due to the Federal Government’s failure to implement the Minimum Wage demand under President Bola Tinubu. Workers assembled at […]
Nurses and Midwives Join National Strike Called by NLC and TUC
The National Association of Nurses and Midwives has notified its members to take part in the nationwide strike organized by labor unions. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have initiated a countrywide strike starting Monday, June 3rd, to push for a new minimum wage for Nigerian workers. Salisu Abubakar, the […]
NLC: University Lecturers – ASUU – Join Nationwide Strike
University lecturers, represented by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), have been directed to participate in the ongoing strike organized by labor unions The nationwide strike, initiated by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), began on Monday in opposition to the Federal Government’s proposal of a N60,000 minimum wage. On […]
BREAKING: CBN Cancels Heritage Bank’s License
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cancelled the operating license of Heritage Bank, a well-known commercial bank in Nigeria. This announcement was made in a statement released on Monday, June 3, by the Acting Director of Corporate Communications at CBN, Hakama Sidi Ali. Ali stated that the CBN, using its power under Section 12 […]
Why Africa Hasn’t Built New Refineries in 35 Years – Aliko Dangote
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has explained why no new refineries have been built in other African countries over the past 35 years. Dangote, who owns the $20 billion Dangote Refinery in Lagos, said that people who profit from importing fuel are responsible for the lack of new refineries in Africa over the last three […]
We are on strike, Stay at home – NLC tells workers
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has instructed Nigerian workers to stay home as the nationwide strike begins today, June 3. The NLC announced this on their X handle this morning, June 3. The organized labor unions decided to continue with the nationwide strike after a failed meeting with the Federal Government and National Assembly leaders […]
Activist, Aisha Yesufu, Refuses To Stand Up During The Recitation Of The New National Anthem (Video)
Aisha Yesufu, a well-known Nigerian activist, has openly rejected the newly reinstated national anthem. She showed her disapproval by sitting during the anthem’s recitation at a recent event. A video of Aisha Yesufu sitting while others stood during the anthem has spread widely on social media. Aisha Yesufu sufu posted the video of her protest […]
Naira Marley’s Cybercrime Trial was halted at the Federal High Court
The cybercrime trial of singer Azeez Fashola, also known as Naira Marley, was halted at the Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday. The trial could not continue because the approval of a special authorization (fiat) from the chief judge of the Federal High Court is still pending. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) […]
The Federal Government has secured a $500 million loan from the World Bank to Boost Electricity Distribution
The Federal Government has secured a $500 million loan from the World Bank to help improve the performance of Nigeria’s 76 electricity distribution companies (DisCos), as announced by the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE). This funding, approved by the World Bank Board of Directors, will support the Nigerian Distribution Sector Recovery Program (DISREP). The program […]
Falcons Star, Ajibade, Plays New National Anthem: “ I No Fit Argue, I Don Start To Dey Learn Am -(video)
In a recent viral TikTok video, Rasheedat Ajibade, the captain of the Super Falcons and a forward for Atletico Femeni, was spotted playing the reintroduced national anthem while attempting to sing along. Following President Bola Tinubu’s signing of the National Anthem Bill, which aimed to reinstate the old national anthem, ‘Nigeria, We hail thee’, Ajibade […]