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(EDITORIAL) Navigating the Impasse: Nigeria’s Minimum Wage Struggle and Its Ripple Effects

In the last few months, Nigeria has been embroiled in a contentious battle over the minimum and living wages, highlighting deep-seated economic and social challenges. The clash between the Federal Government and the country’s labour unions has reached a temporary hiatus, providing a momentary respite but leaving the fundamental issues …

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Ex-President Buhari’s Aide, Uniuyo VC, Others Pay Tribute As Prof Edet Akpakpan Laid To Rest

By Olumide Olusegun Prominent figures such as Senator Ita Enang, former Senior Special Assistant to Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari on Niger Delta Affairs, Professor Nyaudoh Ndaeyo, Vice Chancellor of the University of Uyo, alongside former Uniuyo Vice Chancellors Professors Akpan Ekpo, Enefiok Essien, and Akaneren Essien were among the dignitaries who …

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Governors Grapple with Minimum Wage Impasse Amidst Escalating Strife

The ongoing dispute between the Federal Government and the Labour Union raises stakeholders’ concerns. Of particular note is the state governors’ recent decision to reject the Federal Government’s proposed offer, SUNDAY MONDAY writes. In Nigeria’s current political landscape, governors find themselves at a crossroads as they confront a contentious deadlock …

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Why I don’t Support LG autonomy – Fayemi  

Former Governor of Ekiti State and Ex-chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Dr Kayode Fayemi speaks with Seun Okinbaloye on Channels TV Politics Today programme where he talked about Nigeria’s Democracy, Local Government Autonomy, Minimum wage, among other issues. OLUMIDE OLUSEGUN brings excerpts. 25 years of unfettered democracy. We look …

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