Flowerbudnews As Nigerian workers joined the rest of the world in celebrating this year’s May Day, the Civil Society Legislature Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) said it actively supports their fight for a minimum wage that reflects the rising cost of living and ensures their ability to support themselves and theirContinue Reading
By Flowerbudnews The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has applauded the ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s mining sector, while commending Federal Ministry of Mining for efforts in diversifying the nation’s revenue streams away from oil dependence. The President of NANS, Comrade Pedro Obi, in a statement on WednesdayContinue Reading
Appeals for patience over gratuity backlog By Biola Lawal Calabar (Flowerbudnews): Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has announced a new minimum wage of N40,000 for the state workers, stressing that the decision was based on economic reality, rather than sentiment. In his words, “owing to theContinue Reading
By Flowerbudnews The dead toll in the Enugu-Nike-Opi-Nsukka Road lone accident has rose to 17 persons as at Wednesday morning after about 12 hours the incident occurred, says Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). It would be recalled that the Police Command in Enugu State had confirmed the instantContinue Reading
By Biola Lawal Flowerbudnews: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned a former Commissioner for Finance in Kwara State, Ademola Banu for alleged financial crimes to the tune of N1.22 Billion naira. He was arraigned before Justice Evelyn Anyadike of the Federal High Court sitting in IlorinContinue Reading
President Bola Tinubu says he has signed an Executive Order to unlock about $10 billion in fresh investments in the oil and gas sector. He said this on Tuesday at the opening of a two-day retreat on economic transformation and development organised by the House of Representatives. Tinubu, whoContinue Reading
By Danladi Ahmed Calabar (Flowerbudnews): The Management of the University of Calabar ( UNICAL) has set up a panel to investigate the immediate and remote causes of the recent fire that gutted its staff quarters. A statement signed by the University Registrar, Mr. Gabriel O. Egbe states that the PanelContinue Reading
Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc (DSR) has unveiled plans to produce 700,000 metric tonnes of refined sugar from locally grown sugarcane in the next four years, through its Backward Integration Programme (BIP). Chairman of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, Aliko Dangote stated this at the company’s 18th Annual General Meeting (AGM)Continue Reading
The federal government has approved salary increase for civil servants across various consolidated salary structures. The increase which was announced on the eve of the Workers’ Day celebration, is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by Emmanuel Njoku, head of press, at the national salaries, incomes and wagesContinue Reading
