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Jul

22

2024

Revisiting 134% Increase In Minimum Wage (70k): Ajaero, Osifo, Organized Labour Living And Leaving To Fight Another Day.

Column, Economy, News, Opinion, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Chris Nwaokobia, Economy, Next Level, Nigeria, Nwaokobia Jnr, Politics

I am compelled to do this incisive effort which is apparently targeted at putting the records straight ditto the decision of Organized Labour to settle for a 134% increase in Minimum Wage thus taking the minimum wage from 30k to 70k rather than insisting on the 250k which was the position until the last meeting Organized Labour had with Mr. President and his Team. There is a preponderance of angry opinions out there seeking to lampoon and vilify the position of Organized Labour, some have said that Labour sold out, others have argued that 70k is not good enough, and…

Jul

15

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Planned Nationwide Protest: National Youth Alliance Notice of Solidarity With Nigerians.

Metro, NewsMetro, National Youth Alliance, Nigeria

The National Youth Alliance stands in solidarity with Nigerians who are planning to protest against hardship and demand a better society that guarantees a comfortable life for all. We support the courage and determination of young Nigerians and other citizens who are planning to exercise their constitutional right to peaceful protest. The NYA joins its voice in the struggle for a more prosperous and equitable Nigeria. We call on the Federal Government, State Governments, Security agencies, and other authorities to ensure adequate security for peaceful protesters, refrain from intimidation or abuse of office, and protect the rights of citizens to…

Jul

04

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

The Souls of Victims of Insecurity, Kidnap For Ransom shall stand in Judgment against us.

NewsCrime, Kaduna State, Kidnappers, Kidnapping, Nigeria, Nwaokobia Jnr, Security

Prof Chris Nwaokobia Jnr. My Late Younger Sister; The 14 Year Old Son of The Judge in Kaduna; And The Many Victims of the Pervasive Kidnap For Ransom Business Shall Stand in Judgment Against Nigeria And The Political Class. - Prof Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia Jnr. I woke up with tears in my eyes and characteristic with the dictate of my soul, I proceeded to process the impious State of national security, the Politics of it, and the lame albeit draconic platitudes of the operators of State. Kidnappers The alleged heartrending murder yesterday of the 14 years old son of the…

Jun

29

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

NAFDAC shuts down two Imo sachet water factories.

Economy, Metro, NewsHealth, Imo State, Metro, Nigeria

Two sachet water factories in Owerri were shut down by the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control, or NAFDAC, for operating in unsanitary conditions. During the regular inspection that took place in the capital city of Imo on Friday, the agency issued additional warnings to another factory. Elmabo Table Water and Sylchap Enterprise Table Water were the two factories that were impacted, and Giver Table Water received a warning due to some minor problems. After the enforcement, Imo NAFDAC Coordinator Mrs Mercy Ndukwe told reporters that the factories had been sealed because of subpar manufacturing procedures. "We've invited…

Jun

29

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigerian government plans to improve internet access in underprivileged areas.

Business, Economy, MetroEconomy, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria

Through Nigeria Communications Satellite Limited or NIGCOMSAT, the Nigerian government has launched an initiative to transform underprivileged communities access to dependable and reasonably priced internet services. According to the agency, it has forged a ground-breaking alliance with a few private businesses that specialise in providing rural connectivity solutions. She claims that the strategic partnership intends to transform underprivileged communities across the nation's access to dependable and reasonably priced internet services. Bantam stated that to connect remote and rural areas that have historically lacked access to the internet, NIGCOMSAT and the private entities would combine their respective strengths to deploy state-of-the-art…