Reps want foreign companies to pay minimum wage
THE House of Representatives yesterday passed into second reading a Bill seeking an amendment to the Minimum Wage Act 2004 to reverse the exclusion of companies that have foreign interests from the list of establishments exempted from payment of National Minimum Wage in the country.
Phillips unveils online learning bundle for certification
Phillips Consulting has introduced a learning device called Phillips Learning Bundle (PLB) aimed at empowering individual skills through a hassle free learning experience to improve their knowledge and competence.
2015: A year of disappointment for workers
THE out gone year, 2015, was a year Nigerian workers and, indeed, labour movement will not forget in a hurry. It was a year the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, that prides itself as the largest umbrella body of workers in Africa, assaulted the principles of trade unionism, dishonoured and disrespected the spirit of its founding fathers.
Raja Casablanca sign Babatunde
Moroccan power-house Raja Casablanca have announced the capture of Super Eagles midfielder, Michael Babatunde.
Make education first line charge, Bogoro tells state govts
The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND), Professor Suleiman Elias Bogoro, has urged state governments to prioritise education and make it a first line charge in budgeting.
APC wants Fayose to pay pensioners’ benefit
The All Progressives Congress, APC in Ekiti State has called on Governor Ayodele Fayose to effect the payment of Ekiti pensioners’ retirement benefits.
I’m in the A-Ibom gov race, says Akpan, AP candidate
The standard bearer of Accord Party, AP, in Akwa Ibom State, Bishop Sam Akpan, has refuted speculations in the state that he had collapsed his political structure into that of the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate, Obong Umana Umana, insisting that he is the next governor of the state.
Lagos restates commitment to acessible education
The Lagos State government has reiterated the commitment of the Ambode administration to increase access to education and provide infrastructure for public schools across the state.
Senate seeks probe of $40m loan to aviation industry
The Senate has mandated its committees on aviation and anti-corruption to commence investigation into alleged disbursement of 40 million dollars ($40m) loan for rehabilitation and development of infrastructure in the aviation industry.
Nwakali, Chukwueze cost Arsenal £6m
Arsenal have fended off competition from Manchester City to sign Nigerian youngsters Kelechi Nwakali and Samuel Chukwueze, according to reports.
In Iheanacho I trust – Pellegrini
Manchester City won’t have to buy a striker this month thanks to Kelechi Iheanacho.
With Sergio Aguero and Wilfried Bony both having struggled with injuries this season, the Nigerian’s breakthrough has been welcome.
Iheanacho has five goals in four games worth of appearances, including last minute winners in the league against Palace and Swansea.
