The President of the Trade Union Congress, TUC, Festus Osifo, on Wednesday, urged the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission NERC, to reverse the increase in electricity tariff within one week, saying it was unethical for Nigerians to pay high electricity tariffs. The TUC president who spoke during the 2024 Workers’ Day in Abuja, expressed dissatisfaction with…
The Nigerian passport has been ranked 191 out of 199, making it among the worst on the globe. The rating highlighted significant challenges for Nigerian travelers seeking international mobility. On Tuesday, Africa Health Report in our Special Report highlighted the plight of applicants seeking the Nigerian passport. The hurdles in obtaining the passport is made…
The Federal Government on Tuesday approved a 25 to 35 per cent increase in the salary structures of police officers, the armed forces, public servants, among others. The government disclosed this through the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, stating that the salary raise takes effect from January 1, 2024. The NSIWC, in a statement…
Nigeria’s main opposition leader and former Vice President, alhaji Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday said “Nigerian workers never had it so bad”. Atiku who spoke on the eve of workers’ Day added that he sympathised with Nigerian workers who according to him worked under a government with policies against their welfare. The PDP presidential candidate in…
At least 45 people have died in southwestern Kenya after a dam burst Sunday night following heavy rains that spawned devastating flooding across the country. Earlier, several people went missing after their boat capsized in a river in eastern Kenya. Kenyan rescue teams were searching for survivors swept away by floods in the Mai Mahiu…
Nigerian born United Kingdom-based medical doctor, Tijion Esho, has lost his medical licences after being found guilty of giving free Botox injections in return for sex, Telegraph reports. Esho is known for his medical opinion and commentaries on cosmetic surgery discussions on popular Television programmes, including ITV’s This Morning, BBC’s Morning Live and E4’s Body…
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Monday increased the minimum wage for workers in the state from N40,000 to N70,000. The governor made the announcement at the inauguration of the newly built ultra-modern Labour House secretariat complex for labour unions in the state, along Temboga Road, Ikpoba-Hill, Benin City.
At least 42 people were killed when a dam burst in a town north of the Kenyan capital Nairobi, the local governor told AFP on Monday. The East African country is battling heavy rains and floods. “Forty-two dead, it’s a conservative estimate. There are still more in the mud. We are working on recovery,” said…
The Northern Elders Forum NEF, is holding a crucial meeting since Sunday, April 29. Although the agenda of the meeting is sketchy as of the time of filing this report, the northern elders will not fail to discuss the state of the nation, insecurity in northern Nigeria, restructuring, policies of Tinubu-led govt, northern governors’ US…
The Honourable Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar Badaru will host the Duke of Duchess, His Royal Highness Prince Harry and his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan when they visit Nigeria in May, 2024. The Defence Headquarters ( DHQ) has expressed its honour and delight for the acceptance of their visit to Nigeria. During…
