Strike looms in electricity sector over alleged indiscriminate staff transfers
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has raised concerns over the unbundling of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and the indiscriminate transfer of workers without adherence to established procedures or consultation with organized labour in the sector. As a result, NUEE has instructed its members not to accept any transfer letters […]
Workers’ Day: NNPP cautions against salary increases without tackling inflation
As Nigeria celebrates Workers’ Day, Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, a prominent southwest chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has called on government authorities at all levels to address the rising inflation and enhance workers’ purchasing power to foster economic growth and development.
Okpebholo dethrones monarchs over alleged kidnapping, irregular appointments
The administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo on Wednesday took decisive action by dethroning two traditional rulers—one over alleged complicity in kidnapping and another due to irregular appointment procedures.
Oworonshoki Bridge Repairs: Lagos to divert traffic for 110 days, issues travel advisory
The Lagos State Government has announced a 110-day traffic diversion plan ahead of emergency repairs on the Oworonshoki/Third Axial Bridge, scheduled to begin on Tuesday, May 6, and end on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Five dead, seven injured in Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident
At least five people lost their lives, while seven others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a road accident that occurred near Car Park C, Mowe, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway on Wednesday.
FG launches digital portal to address effective utilization of public resources
THE Federal Government through the Bureau of Public Procurement, BPP, yesterday, launched the National Procurement Certification Portal, NPCP, to address the challenges of effective utilization of public resources that have impeded broader economic development in the country.
