Tripartite Committee To Reach Minimum Wage Today — Uzodinma
The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, has disclosed that the Tripartite Committee on Minimum Wage will today (Frida) arrive at a final figure that will presented to the parliament for approval. Uzodinma, who is the Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), stated this after the committee’s […]
Reps Pass Bill To Establish South West Development Commission
The House of Representatives has passed a “Bill for an Act to Establish the South West Development Commission. The bill, which aims to address critical infrastructural, ecological, and developmental challenges in the Southwest region, will now be transmitted to the Senate for concurrence. The Chairman of the Southwest Caucus of House of Representatives, Hon. James […]
Strike: National Grid Shutdown Treasonable – SGF
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume has frowned at the shutdown of the national grid during the just suspended industrial action by organized labor describing the action as a treasonable felony. He went on to add that there was nowhere in the world that organized labor had shut down a country’s […]
Samsung Workers In South Korea Embark On First Ever Strike
Staff at Samsung Electronics which is one of the world’s largest smartphone manufacturers and also one of the only companies producing high-end semiconductors, have downed tools for the first time as part of a six-month campaign for better pay. Son Woo-mok, head of the National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU), which represents tens of thousands of […]
South Africa: ANC Will Form Govt Of National Unity – Ramaphosa
The President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that his African National Congress (ANC) party is keen on a government of National Unity, which he assured would reflect the will of voters and help move the country forward. Ramaphosa announced late on Thursday after an hours-long meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) […]
Over 150 Villagers Confirmed Dead In Fresh Sudan Massacre
No fewer than 150 people have been confirmed dead in a massacre in a village in central Sudan blamed on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the paramilitary group fighting the army. Africa Today News, New York reports that for more than 13 months, the rivals have been battling over control of the country. The RSF […]
Africa Is Ready For Business, Tinubu Tells IFC Delegation
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, has asserted that Africa is a fertile ground for investment. As such, international development financiers should consider more strategic investments in agriculture, infrastructure, research, and development on the continent. He made this known on Thursday when he received a delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of […]
Senate Calls For Probe Into Death Of 30 Miners In Niger
The Nigerian Senate has mandated the Committee on Solid Minerals to immediately commence investigations into the cause of a rockslide in Farin Doki community, Shiroro Local Government of Niger State. Africa Today News, New York reports that the rockslide buried 30 informal miners alive at a gold mining site. This followed the adoption of a […]
I Remain A Loyal, Committed LP Member, Peter Obi Insists
The Presidential flag bearer for the Labor Party in last year’s election, Mr. Peter Obi, has clarified that he remains a committed member of the Labor Party. Obi’s clarifications came against the backdrop of the controversy over which political party would claim ownership of the Obedient movement. Obi was quoted in a statement issued by […]
Presidency Debunks ₦105,000 Pay As Labor Awaits FG’s Offer
The Presidency on Thursday denied reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria was proposing ₦105,000 as the new minimum wage even as Organized Labor continues to wait for the new position of the government. The Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the report as false. The report came after […]
Gaza War: Netanyahu To Address US Congress On 24 July
The Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu will on 24th July address US lawmakers in Washington DC, congressional leaders announced on Friday morning. Africa Today News, New York understands that he will speak to both chambers of Congress – the Senate and the House of Representatives – as the Israel-Gaza war continues. Republicans and Democrats […]
Tinubu’s Govt Moves Suspend Import Duties On Food, Drugs
The Federal Government of Nigeria has concluded plans to suspend the payment of import duties on staple food items, drugs, and other essential items for an initial period of six months as a measure to curb inflation. This was contained in an Executive Order expected to be issued by the President titled, “Inflation Reduction and […]