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The Governor of the State Edo, Monday OKPEBHOLO, has raised the minimum wage for EDO workers from the N70,000 to the N75,000 to further enhance their standards of living. The governor announced this during his speech in May at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin on Thursday. Okpebholo, who thanked Edo workers for their contribution to state development, said his government …

The independent corrupt practices and other related crimes (ICPC) have declared that they had confirmed the discrepancies in the administration of the student loan regime. The director, public enlightenment and ICPC education, Demola Bakare said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. He said that with the confirmation of discrepancies in the loan administration, the Commission had concluded the …

President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Mr. Festus Osifo, has explained why organized workers kicked the tax bills proposed by the federal government. Osifo, who spoke at the May 2025 celebration in Abuja, said that the bill imposed a heavy burden on workers while saving rich elites and companies. He described the bill as “anti-worker.” Osifo said: “The tax …

The Governor of the State of Lagos, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Oell, Thursday, assured the leaders of work in the state that all their requests for better well-being for state workers would have been implemented. President Bola Tinubu also praised for giving the right leadership to the country. Governor Sanwo-Elimo gave this guarantee that he spoke white at the celebration of the …

Michael and Felicia Alabi Memorial National Table Table Tennis Championships will irradiate the new champion on Friday, after the release of defending champions Jamiu Ayanwale and Sukurat Aiyelabegan. The five -day final tournament was held at Otan Ayegbaju, Osun state. Sanctions by the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) and organized by Osun State Table Tennis Association, this tournament offers a …

Nigeria Education Loan Funds (Nelfund) on Thursday rejected a report about the wrong care for student loan schemes. The funds react to claims by independent corruption practices and other related violation commissions (ICPC) regarding the misuse of billions of naira which are intended for student loan schemes In a statement issued by the Director of Strategic Communication, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, Nelfund …

While the Nigerians join the rest of the world to mark the International Workers Day, the President of the Union of Nigeria of Journalists (Nuj) Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Comrade Grace Ike, praised hard work and work dedication, while also asks for greater freedom of the press and better working conditions for journalists. In his message in May, Ike spoke …

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has stated the appointment of the Judge Theophilus Nzeukwu as a judge to show the state of the IMO Null and canceled state, directed the Governor hoping that Uzodinma would immediately reverse the decision and appoint the most senior judicial officials in the state, in accordance with the 1999 Constitution. The action that determines this …

While Nigeria has marked the 2025 edition of Workers’ Day, the legal and financial expert, dr. Gbenga Adeoye has delivered a Clarion appeal to public employees throughout the country, describing them how the national development machine room and urge both public employees and political leaders to support a culture of service, responsibility and respect. Speaking in a message that commemorates …

In a major step towards sustainable urban mobility in West Africa, the Bolt travel companies have officially announced the launch of electric rickshaws, or electronic tricks, in Lagos, Nigeria. This project is part of Bolt’s encouragement to promote environmentally friendly transportation and cut carbon emissions, and this is the first time the company offers electric rickshaws in the city. This …