May 7, 2024
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and its Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, counterpart, have given the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, till May 12 to withdraw the recent hike in electricity tariff or face unprecedented industrial action.
The unions in a letter said the hike in tariff is not just morally reprehensible considering the difficulties Nigerians are faced with currently, but it blatantly disregards fundamental principles and statutory obligations.
They noted that hike is a flagrant abuse of power and a clear violation of the trust bestowed upon the commission by the Nigerian people and such actions will not be tolerated or accepted as the new norm.
May 7, 2024
The Federal Government has described as false, allegations that foreign military based are to be established in Nigeria.
In a statement signed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, MOHAMMED IDRIS, the government urged the general public to totally disregard the falsehood.
IDRIS explained that the government has not received any proposals from any country “on the establishment of any foreign military bases in Nigeria”.
According to him, the Nigerian government already enjoys foreign cooperation in tackling ongoing security challenges, adding that President BOLA TINUBU remains committed to deepening these partnerships, with the goal of achieving the national security objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
May 6, 2024
Raging floods and mudslides have killed at least 57 people in southern Brazil and forced nearly 70,000 to flee their homes.
The country’s civil defense agency also confirmed that at least 74 people were injured and another 67 missing from the catastrophic flooding.
The toll did not include two people who died in an explosion at a flooded gas station in Porto Alegre, where rescue crews were attempting to refuel.
Fast-rising water levels in the state of Rio Grande do Sul were straining dams and particularly threatening economically important Porto Alegre, a city of 1.4 million.
The Guaiba River, which flows through the city, is at a historic high of 5.04 meters (16.5 feet), well above the 4.76 meters that had stood as a record since devastating 1941 floods.
Authorities scrambled to evacuate swamped neighborhoods as rescue workers used four-wheel-drive vehicles — and even jet skis — to maneuver through waist-deep water in search of the stranded.
May 6, 2024
the Joint Committee of the Senate and the House of Representatives on Aviation has announced plans to probe the Safety Investigations Bureau and airlines operating in Nigeria over alleged sharp practices.
The Chairman House Committee on Aviation Technology, ABIODUN AKINLADE disclosed on Sunday, saying the committee would ensure the safety of Nigerians flying on local and international airlines.
He added that safety of citizens was a priority of the 10th National Assembly, hence, a summit has been proposed for all stakeholders and operators in the industry to comply with global set standards.
According to the lawmaker, there were loopholes in the aviation industry that needed attention, which the joint committees of the upper and lower legislative chambers would like to address in the interest of air travelers.
To address the current challenges in the industry, he said necessary amendments will be carried out by the legislators.
