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Nationwide strike causes N733b loss to economy
THE week-long strike was called off. The streets were being swept of the debris left behind by the protesters as at yesterday. Pockets of disillusionment were being expressed over the stoppage of the protests. But the inventory of losses showed...
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Ezekwesili ends tenure at World Bank
VICE President for Africa Region at the World Bank, Mrs. Obiageli Ezekwesili, would be leaving that post in May this year after a successful four-year tenure and an extra year of service at the global institution.
World Bank President, Bob...
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Labour ends nation-wide strike
THE Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have called off the one-week old nation-wide strike embarked upon last Monday to protest the January 1 fuel subsidy removal announcement by the Federal Government, which raised...
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Cleric Tasks Government On Subsidy Removal
A CLERIC, Senior Apostle Matthew Omorodion of the Deliverance Healing Miracle Church of God, Benin, has cautioned President Jonathan to be careful how he handles the fuel subsidy issue in order to avert a national crisis.
Addressing journalists...
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Fuel Subsidy: Obasanjo Rallies Ex-Leaders To Mediate
FORMER President Olusegun Obasanjo may have succeeded in rallying some former leaders to meet with President Jonathan on Monday, regardless of the outcome of yesterday’s negotiation between Labour and government.
The President is said to...
