Labour threatens strike if Iwu is reappointed

Labour threatens strike if Iwu is reappointed

THE Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and its civil society allies have vowed to embark on an industrial action if the Federal Government reappointed Prof, Maurice Iwu, as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
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Stolen $236,000: Court relocates to NFA

Stolen $236,000: Court relocates to NFA

As Nigerians continue to await the final outcome of the alleged stolen $236,000 from the coffers of the Nigeria Football Association last year, the Abuja Magistrate’s Court which is handling the case yesterday relocated to the NFA secretariat ostensibly to have on the spot assessment of the scene of the crime.

Labour petitions NPA, issues 14-day strike notice

Labour petitions NPA, issues 14-day strike notice

MARITIME Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, and its Senior Staff Association of Communications, Transport and Corporations, SSACTAC, NPA branch counterpart, have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the management of Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA to resolve all impending issues bothering on workers’ welfare and benefits, failing which the entire sector would be shut down.

Saraki suspends SSG, two aides

Saraki suspends SSG, two aides

Ahead of preparations for 2011 elections, fear has gripped political office holders in Kwara State following the sudden suspension of the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Alhaji Ganiyu Cook Olododo and two Special Assistants from office by Governor Bukola Saraki.

Nigeria to under study  Singaporean  hydrographic, ship registration

Nigeria to under study Singaporean hydrographic, ship registration

THE Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has commenced moves to under study the hydrographic, ship registration and survey system of the Maritime and Ports Authority (MPA) of Singapore with a view to improving maritime industry in Nigeria.

Multinationals collaborate  on water policy for MDG

Multinationals collaborate on water policy for MDG

MORE than five multinational corporations led by Diageo owners of Guinness Nigeria PLC, have come together to address water challenges in the country. This is to help Nigeria meet one of the Millennium Development Goal (MDGs).

Group faults Organised Private Sector over CTN

Group faults Organised Private Sector over CTN

A group under the aegis of Central Working Committee of Freight forwarders of Nigeria (CWCFFN) has faulted the Organised Private Sector (OPS) opposition to the recently introduced Cargo Tracking Note (CTN) introduced by the federal government.

NGOs, corporations at war over tobacco tax

NGOs, corporations at war over tobacco tax

NGOs from the Network for Accountability of Tobacco Transnationals and tobacco corporations are at war over push for tobacco tax in Nigeria and in167 other countries.