Abuja: The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced that stringent measures are in place to ensure compliance with the national minimum wage and its consequential adjustment by the end of March. This was disclosed by Mr. Mohammed Ibrahim, President of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), during a one-day National Leadership Retreat for […]
Day: January 30, 2025
Telecom Tariff Hike Spurs Nationwide Rally by NLC
Abuja: The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced its intention to organize a nationwide mass rally on February 4 in response to the 50 percent increase in telecom service tariffs implemented by the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC). This decision was communicated by Mr. Joe Ajaero, the NLC President, through a communique released at the conclusion […]
Violation: JAMB Suspends Law Programme in 8 Institutions
Abuja: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it will not conduct admissions for the Law programme in eight institutions following the suspension of the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme. A statement signed by the Public Communications Advisor of JAMB, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, revealed that the Council of Legal Education (CLE) for the 2025/2026 […]
Lagos Unveils N500m Subsidy Intervention Fund for Poultry, Fish Farmers
Lagos: The Lagos State Government has disclosed plans to launch a N500 million Ounje Eko Farmers’ Subsidy Programme to empower farmers with a 25 percent subsidy on animal feeds (poultry and fish) to boost local agricultural production in the state. The state’s Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, announced this initiative at […]
Stakeholders Validate Northern Nigeria Project Studies on Poverty Reduction
Abuja: Stakeholders have validated the Federal Government, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and French Development Agency (AFD) Value Chain in Northern Nigeria (VCN) programme’s complementary studies. The programme aims to contribute sustainably to poverty reduction, improved nutrition, and greater resilience among rural and vulnerable populations in northern Nigeria. According to News Agency of Nigeria, […]