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Wike’s group tackles labour leaders over visit to Amaechi

The Grassroots Democratic Initiative (GDI), a group backed by the Minister of State for Education, Chief Nyesom Wike, has condemned the labour leaders in Rivers State, for visiting Governor Rotimi Amaechi and allegedly taking sides in the deepening...

Focus on workers, group urges labour

The leadership of Society of Women in Taxation has urged labour leaders to concentrate more on tackling issues of casualisation  of employees instead of opposing the government polices. National Chairperson of the association, Mrs.Justina Okoror...
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Optimising multiple job opportunities

Kayode has a poser: I cast a wide net in my job search and interview with some companies that I am not that interested in just to practise and get out there. Well, I am far along in the process with some of these and just beginning with my...
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Minister praised for generating 198,534 jobs

The Federal Executive Council has praised the Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chief Emeka Wogu, for his efforts at job creation and resolution of industrial dispute. He was also commended for the advancement of paradigm shift in labour...
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Labour hails proposed ban of energy drinks’ importation

Two unions in the food and beverage sector on Friday backed lawmakers’ move to ban importation of energy drinks because of the health implication of such products on the consumers. The unions are the National Union of Food Beverage and Tobacco...
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NUPENG wants effective rail system

The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has advised the Federal Government to make rail transportation a priority. National President of the union, Mr Igwe Achese, told The Nation that rail is the best means of moving...
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NUPENG wants effective rail system

The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has advised the Federal Government to make rail transportation a priority. National President of the union, Mr Igwe Achese, told The Nation that rail is the best means of moving...
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My people want me as senator in 2015, says Akpabio

Governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State yesterday said his people from Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District have asked him to represent them at the Senate in 2015. The governor, while speaking during an interview with The Nation on Sunday at...
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Alaba Market Traders Appeal To LASG For Accessible Roads

Traders at the Alaba International Market have appealed to the Lagos State Government to widen the road network leading to the market.  The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the market, Mr Felix Akpunonu, made the appeal on behalf...
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NLC Cautions Against Reversal Of N18,000 Minimum Wage Policy

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Kebbi has called on the state government to reconsider its decision to reverse payment of N18,000 minimum wage with all benefits to its workforce.     A statement by the state NLC secretary, Kabiru Abba,...