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May 21, 2024 Organized Labor Insists on May 31 Deadline for Federal Government to Meet Demands

Organized Labor Insists on May 31 Deadline for Federal Government to Meet Demands

Organised Labour comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) has reiterated its May 31, 2024 ultimatum to the Federal Government to meet all of its demands.

 

This followed a Monday emergency meeting of the National Executive Councils (NEC) of the NLC and TUC in response to the pressing national issues affecting Nigerian workers.

 

The demands include implementation of a new national minimum wage and reversal of the hike in electricity tariff and other issues discussed was the persisting non-compliance with the 2019 National Minimum wage Act by some state governments.

 

The unions further ordered state chapters to issue two weeks ultimatum to states that have failed to implement the old N30,000 minimum wage.

 

Recall that last week, labour unions walked out of minimum wage negotiations with the government following a N48,000 proposal by the Federal Government describing it as ridiculous.

May 21, 2024 Former President Goodluck Jonathan Calls For Ceasefire in Rivers

Former President Goodluck Jonathan Calls For Ceasefire in Rivers

In neighbouring Rivers state, former Nigerian president, Dr GOODLUCK JONATHAN has called for ceasefire between the Rivers State Governor, Sir SIM FUBARA and his predecessor Barr NYESOM WIKE, stressing the need for them to work together.

 

Dr GOODLUCK JONATHAN noted that Rivers State is very critical in Nigeria, describing the oil-rich state as the heart of the Niger Delta which if destabilized could impact negatively on the region and the country.

 

The former president who stated this at the flag-off ceremony of the construction of Trans-Kalabari Road, Rumulumeni, in rivers state commended Governor SIM FUBARA for undertaking the project while also urging the beneficiaries to take responsibility.

 

Earlier in his address, the governor, Sir SIM FUBARA stated that the project is in fulfilment of his campaign promises to the Kalabari people, adding that the project when completed will enhance economic development in the area.

 

He assured that despite the expensive cost of the project, his administration is equal to the task, while also urging stakeholders’ cooperation for the success of the project.

May 20, 2024 CBN Makes U-Turn on 0.5% Cyber Security Levy

CBN Makes U-Turn on 0.5% Cyber Security Levy

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has withdrawn its earlier circular directing banks to implement a controversial 0.5% cybersecurity levy on electronic transactions.

 

The decision of the apex bank to withdraw the circular followed the public outrage that trailed the announcement of the policy two weeks ago and the suspension of the levy by the Federal Government last week.

 

Recall that in its initial circular dated May 6, 2024 and addressed to all deposit money banks, mobile money operators and payment service providers, the apex bank directed the deduction of the levy to be remitted to the National Cybersecurity Fund (NCF), administered by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).

May 20, 2024 Clement Jimbo Congratulates Governor Eno, President Tinubu on 1 Year Anniversary

Clement Jimbo Congratulates Governor Eno, President Tinubu on 1 Year Anniversary

member Representing Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon CLEMENT JIMBO has congratulated President BOLA TINUBU and Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor UMO ENO as they mark 1 year in office.

 

JIMBO in a statement he signed noted that with all that President TINUBU has achieved within one year in office through the RENEWED HOPE Agenda and GovernorUMO ENO through the ARISE Agenda, Akwa Ibom people and Nigerians are well positioned for better days ahead.

 

He particularly lauded the president for his leadership qualities which he identified as humility, integrity and selfless service to Nigeria.

 

Hon JIMBO who is also the Deputy Chairman National Planning and Economic Development at the green chamber took time to outline some of the milestones recorded in the BOLA TINUBU Led administration which he described as remarkable.

 

Some of the achievement noted by the lawmaker are; the switching of payment for crude oil sales to central Bank of Nigeria, away from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, the moribund Port Harcourt refinery being fully back to work to the collective pride of Nigerians, the introduction of the Student loan Scheme, signing of a memorandum of Understanding with the President of Russia to build a nuclear plant for Nigeria, to get stable electricity.

 

Other achievements he mentioned include approval of Kano to Lagos narrow rail express service, expected to help farmers move their goods from the hinterlands as well as a law to effect payment of certain amount to the vulnerable, aged and unemployed citizens.

 

According to him, Nigeria will certainly recover from the economic downturn occasioned by fuel subsidy removal with efforts made to float evident initiatives.

 

Hon CLEMENT JIMBO who highlighted that his appreciation to the President was on behalf of his constituency and Wife, prayed that President TINUBU will be guided by uncommon wisdom to further pilot the affairs of the country

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