‘Global coalition to boost equal pay for women at work’
ONE of the most persistent barriers to women’s success at work and to economic growth, unequal pay, will be actively challenged by a new global partnership, the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC), the International Labour Organisation, ILO has said.
FIFA 2018 WCQ: Eagles’ll suppress Zambia’s new spirit, says Mikel
Super Eagles’ Captain, John Obi Mikel believes Zambia’s new found spirit in their FIFA 2018 World Cup qualification campaign will be suppressed when they face the Super Eagles in a group B tie October 7 in Uyo.
Why North opposes restructuring – Ajimobi
Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, yesterday gave insight into why the North is against the clamour for the restructuring of Nigeria’s politics system.
Stakeholders seek fast track of new minimum wage
IT was unanimously agreed by stakeholders at a workshop organised by Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights, CDWR, in Lagos, that the processes to bring about a new minimum wage needed to be fast tracked. Stakeholders at the event noted that a new minimum wage was long over due judging by the high cost of living in the country, among others.
Manchester United top UEFA Champions League tables
UEFA Champions League tables after Wednesday’s second round of games (played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points):
Bondo to take charge of Nigeria, Zambia showdown
Joshua Bondo, a 39 –year old referee from Botswana who has been an international arbiter for the past 10 years, will take charge of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying cracker between Nigeria and Zambia in Uyo next week Saturday.
Neymar leads PSG past Bayern, Batshuayi stuns Atletico
Neymar starred as Paris Saint-Germain sent out a statement of intent with an impressive 3-0 Champions League victory over Bayern Munich on Wednesday, while Michy Batshuayi grabbed an injury-time winner as Chelsea won 2-1 at Atletico Madrid.
FG empowers 65 women on fish farming skills, gives starter packs
THE Federal Government has trained 65 women on fish farming skills through the Federal Department of Extension Services, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, who were given starter packs to commence the business.
Cameroon denies deportation of Nigerian Boko Haram refugees
Cameroon on Wednesday denied allegations by a human rights group that it had forcibly returned about 100,000 Nigerian refugees in breach of international agreements, putting them in danger from Boko Haram Islamists.
Two killed as civilian vehicles hit landmines in Borno
Two people were killed when a convoy of civilian vehicles hit landmines in northeast Nigeria, a driver and a local militia member said on Wednesday.
Momoh urges Nigerians to tap into $50bn opportunities in media industry
The Chairman, Channels Media Group, Mr John Momoh, has urged Nigerians to fully tap into about 50 billion dollars worth of opportunities in the global broadcast and media industry.
