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Labour Tussle: FG Approves Six-Month ₦70,000 Transport Support, Leaves Minimum Wage Dispute Unresolved

adminOctober 27, 2026

The Federal Government has approved a six-month transport allowance of ₦70,000 monthly for public service workers, even as negotiations over the implementation date of the national minimum wage remain inconclusive. The allowance, scheduled to take effect in November 2026, emerged from a conciliation meeting between the government and the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress...

GMM Rally: Enoidem, Ekpoudom, Others Back APC Mobilisation Ahead Of 2027 Elections

adminOctober 27, 2026

Prominent political figures in Akwa Ibom State, including Barrister Emmanuel Enoidem, SAN, and retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Udom Ekpoudom, have endorsed the Golden Mandate Movement’s planned mega rally in Ikot Ekpene, as the group intensifies grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections. Other political leaders who endorsed the rally include Abak Local Government...

Seven Killed As Gunmen Turn Plateau Community’s Shops, Restaurant Into Crime Scenes

adminOctober 27, 2026

At least seven people have been killed after gunmen invaded Georo community in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, attacking residents in their shops and a local restaurant during a late-night assault. The attackers reportedly stormed the community at about 10:20pm on Monday, October 26, opening fire and forcing residents to flee for...

‘Trade Deals Don’t Create Jobs, Industries Do’ — ECOWAS Chief

adminOctober 27, 2026

Nigeria and other West African countries must shift from exporting raw materials and signing trade agreements to building industries that process local resources and create jobs, the President of the ECOWAS Commission, General Birame Diop, has said. Diop said regional industrialisation and stronger value chains were essential to translating West Africa’s market potential into employment...

Reinvent Your Skills, Turn Small Ideas Into Wealth- Governor Umo Eno Tells Young People @Ibom Ignite

adminOctober 27, 2026

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has challenged young people to look beyond conventional career paths, identify overlooked business opportunities and reinvent their skills to create wealth, insisting that innovation and quality service delivery can turn modest beginnings into thriving enterprises. Eno said success often comes from recognising opportunities others ignore, urging youths to...

Women Make Up 43.84% Of Federal Civil Service Workforce – Abel

adminOctober 27, 2026

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Olumuyiwa Enitan Abel, has disclosed that women account for 43.84 per cent of the Federal Civil Service workforce, with their representation declining to 40.11 per cent at Grade Level 17, highlighting the need to strengthen women’s access to top-level leadership positions. Abel said ongoing public service...

NELFUND At Risk As Reps Move Against Tertiary Institutions’ Fee Hikes

adminOctober 27, 2026

The House of Representatives has moved to check rising fees in public tertiary institutions, warning that steep increases could undermine the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and shut more students out of higher education. The lawmakers, at plenary on Tuesday, urged the Federal Government to halt proposed fee increases and review existing charges, arguing that...

33 Miners Died After Pleas For Water Were Ignored, Panel Finds

adminOctober 27, 2026

The Federal Government is preparing possible criminal proceedings against officers implicated in the deaths of 33 suspected illegal miners held at a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) facility in Minna, Niger State, after an investigative panel found that detainees’ desperate calls for water and help went unanswered. The 65-page report of an Independent...

Qatar Workers Face Unpaid Sick Leave After Six Weeks, Possible Job Loss At 12 Weeks

adminOctober 27, 2026

Workers in Qatar who fall ill could spend up to six weeks on reduced or zero wages before exhausting their statutory sick leave entitlement, while those unable to resume duty after 12 weeks risk losing their jobs under the country’s labour regulations. The rules, outlined under Article 82 of Qatar’s labour law, establish a graduated...

US Cites Security Risks, Birth Tourism In Scrapping Visa-Free Entry For Chinese Visitors

adminOctober 27, 2026

The United States has moved to close a visa-free entry route for Chinese nationals to the Northern Mariana Islands, citing concerns that the programme could be exploited for birth tourism, espionage and unauthorised travel to Guam, a strategically important US military hub in the Pacific. The suspension, announced by the Department of Homeland Security under...

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Labour Tussle: FG Approves Six-Month ₦70,000 Transport Support, Leaves Minimum Wage Dispute Unresolved

GMM Rally: Enoidem, Ekpoudom, Others Back APC Mobilisation Ahead Of 2027 Elections

Seven Killed As Gunmen Turn Plateau Community’s Shops, Restaurant Into Crime Scenes

‘Trade Deals Don’t Create Jobs, Industries Do’ — ECOWAS Chief

Reinvent Your Skills, Turn Small Ideas Into Wealth- Governor Umo Eno Tells Young People @Ibom Ignite

Women Make Up 43.84% Of Federal Civil Service Workforce – Abel

NELFUND At Risk As Reps Move Against Tertiary Institutions’ Fee Hikes

33 Miners Died After Pleas For Water Were Ignored, Panel Finds

Qatar Workers Face Unpaid Sick Leave After Six Weeks, Possible Job Loss At 12 Weeks

US Cites Security Risks, Birth Tourism In Scrapping Visa-Free Entry For Chinese Visitors

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