Funmi Sesi, Chairperson of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Lagos State Council, emphasized the need for proper consultation and consideration of current economic realities in any discussion on a new national minimum wage. Sesi made this point in an interview with reporters on Thursday, responding to reports of a proposed N100,000 minimum wage by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum. She insisted that wage determination must follow the established tripartite negotiation process involving labor, government, and employers. According to her, the proposal cannot be unilaterally decided by governors without input from workers and other stakeholders. “It has to be a tripartite process.…
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Ambassador John Ballout, Liberian Ambassador to Nigeria and Permanent Representative to ECOWAS, formally presented his letter of credence to the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Touray, on Wednesday. Ballout, who is also accredited to Benin and Equatorial Guinea, made the presentation in Abuja. He pledged Liberia’s full support to ECOWAS and reaffirmed its commitment to regional integration. A letter of credence is a diplomatic document issued to ambassadors before they assume official duties. Ballout described his appointment as a great honor and vowed to remain actively involved in the work of the regional body. He also pledged to…
The World of Faith Group of Schools (WOFGOS), a Christian-based institution, has started planting 4,000 exotic trees in Abuja to help build climate-resilient urban communities. The Administrator-General of WOFGOS, Mrs. Daisy Idahosa, announced in Abuja on Thursday that the initiative is part of activities to commemorate the 2026 World Environment Day (WED). Idahosa explained that the project is being carried out in partnership with the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) and other stakeholders, aligned with the theme, “Urbanisation and Climate Change: Building Resilient Cities for a Sustainable Future.” She added that the trees would be planted in designated urban spaces,…
The Amalgamated Muslim Rights Concern (AMURIC) and the Concerned Fulani People of Nigeria (TCFPN) have called on security agencies and the Oyo State Government to investigate recent allegations made by former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, and Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Igboho, regarding insecurity in the South-West. In a joint statement issued on Friday, the two groups expressed concern over claims linked to the recent kidnapping of schoolchildren in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. According to the statement, Sunday Igboho had publicly alleged that certain politicians were behind acts of insecurity in the region and claimed he was…
Nigeria risks losing international shipping traffic unless its ports urgently adopt green compliance measures, the National Association of Stevedoring Operators (NASO) has warned. NASO President, Mr. Bolaji Sunmola, issued the warning on Thursday during the 2026 Dockworkers’ Day celebration in Lagos. The event was organized by the Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria (SCAN), under the theme “Green Ports: Sustainable Practices for Dockworkers.” Sunmola stated that the global maritime industry has reached a regulatory turning point that Nigeria can no longer ignore. He pointed out that compliance deadlines will determine which ports remain competitive and which lose patronage from international shipping…
Mr. Babatunde Hunpe, Chairman of Badagry Local Government, Lagos State, announced on Thursday that the movement of commercial motorcyclists (Okada) is now restricted to between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. in the community. Hunpe made the statement through Mr. Augustine Kriko, the Chief Press Secretary of the council. The chairman explained that the restrictions are necessary to enhance security and increase vigilance amid rising security concerns nationwide. He stated that these measures aim to strengthen security, maintain public order, and protect lives and property within the local government. “The council recognizes the need for proactive measures to prevent security breaches…
The FCID Annex in Lagos has called for stronger collaboration with the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) to improve efforts against domestic and sexual violence. The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of FCID, Mr. Simeon Akpanudom, made the appeal during a courtesy visit to the DSVA on Thursday.This was contained in a statement by FCID spokesperson ASP Aminat Mayegun. Akpanudom led his team to discuss ways to strengthen joint efforts in handling GBV cases in Lagos.Welcoming the delegation, DSVA Executive Secretary Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi appreciated the visit and emphasized the importance of the longstanding partnership…
The Permanent Secretary at the State House, Mr. Temitope Fashedemi, announced that retiring State House staff are among the first federal civil servants to benefit from the new gratuity scheme approved by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Fashedemi spoke on Thursday in Abuja at a send-off ceremony organized by the State House for two retiring directors and two deputy directors.This was contained in a statement by Mr. Abiodun Oladunjoye, Director of Information and Public Relations, State House. He praised President Tinubu for reintroducing gratuity payments for retiring civil servants, in addition to pensions and other benefits.In March, the Federal Executive Council…
The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to combat illegal dredging and coastal degradation along its 187 km coastline. Measures include stricter monitoring, community engagement, and science-based interventions. During a courtesy visit, Lagos’s Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Mr. Ekundayo Bush-Alebiosu, assured that the ministry is working closely with relevant agencies and stakeholders to protect the coastline and promote sustainable development. He emphasized that illegal dredging poses a major threat to communities, fisheries, and critical waterfront infrastructure. Bush-Alebiosu noted that some community members are aware of illegal activities, either aiding perpetrators or providing useful information. “We will continue educating residents,…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased the maximum tuition fee remittance for Nigerian students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies abroad from $15,000 to $25,000 per semester. The revised limit is contained in the CBN’s Foreign Exchange (FX) Manual, Fourth Edition, released on Wednesday as part of ongoing reforms aimed at enhancing transparency, liquidity, and confidence in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market. Under the new guidelines, Authorised Dealer Banks can process tuition fee payments of up to $25,000 per semester for eligible higher education institutions outside Nigeria. The previous limit was capped at $15,000 per semester and restricted to two…