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Nigerian university workers begin three-day protest over IPPIS, earned allowances
Non-teaching staff in the universities under the aegis of Joint Action Committee, JAC, said they will on Tuesday begin a three-day nationwide protest over the government’s handling of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System, IPPIS, sharing formula of the Earned Allowances as well as other issues.
2021: Anambra APC seeks national leaders’ support to win guber election
Leaders of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State have called for the support of the party at the national level to win the 2021 governorship election which come up in November this year.
ASUU suspends nine-month-old strike
The Academic Staff Union of University, on Wednesday, suspended its strike, ending the industrial action that started since March 2020.
2023 Presidency: APC leaders will speak on zoning next year – Senator Ngige
In the midst of the controversies over the zoning arrangement of the ruling All Progressives Congress for the 2023 presidential election, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige has said that the founding fathers of party will speak on the issue next year.
Nigerian government begins comprehensive review of labour laws
Nigeria has commenced a comprehensive review of its labour laws to conform to international best practices and current realities in the world of work.
ASUU, Nigerian government mum after another meeting
The federal government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Thursday declined to disclose the outcome of their meeting over the nine-month long strike by Nigerian university teachers.
Nigerian government begins review of labour laws – minister
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, says the Federal Government has commenced the review of the nation’s Labour Laws to meet what obtains globally.
Nigerian government, ASUU meet behind closed doors
The Federal Government and the leadership of the striking University lecturers has held another round of negotiations over their lingering industrial action.
Nigerian government inaugurates technical committee to monitor, stabilise petrol pump price
The Federal Government has inaugurated a Technical Committee for the monitoring of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) price framework in the country.
ASUU: Why we have not suspended strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) yesterday gave conditions that must be satisfied before calling off its nine months old strike.
Strike: What we agreed with Nigerian government – ASUU chief
The Academic Staff Union of Universities on Wednesday gave conditions that must be satisfied before calling off its nine months old strike.
Strike: Nigerian government postpones meeting with ASUU
The Federal Government on Wednesday postponed the negotiation meeting earlier scheduled today with the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU.
Marketers kick against reduction in petrol price
Fuel marketers have kicked against the N5 reduction in petrol pump price announced by the Federal Government of Nigeria on Tuesday.
Strike: We’ve kept our promises with ASUU – minister
The Federal Government yesterday faulted claims by the President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi that the government had failed to deliver on the timelines on offers made to the union.
Nigerian government reduces price of petrol to N162.44 per litre
The Federal Government has reduced the pump price of premium motor spirit otherwise know as petrol from N168 per litre to N162.44 per litre effective from December 14, 2020.
Nigerian government bows to Labour, reduces petrol price
Federal Government has caved in to demand by the organised labour by slashing the pump price of premium motor spirit by N5.
Nigerian government, labour leaders resume talks over petrol price hike, electricity tariff
The Federal Government has reconvened the meeting with the organised labour to continue dialogue on the recent increase in the pump price of petrol and electricity tariff.
Senator Ngige: Ohanaeze electoral committee filled with PDP members
The former Governor of Anambra State dismissed the list announced on Sunday by the Ohaneze President-General, John Nwodo, as “being full of active practicing politicians who are card-carrying members of the Peoples Democratic Party.”
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Minister: Only moribund state assets will be sold to fund budget
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Service chiefs: Ex-Ohanaeze president ‘thanks’ President Buhari for Igbo snub
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ACON: Buba Marwa’s NDLEA appointment among President Buhari’s best
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