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Electricity Workers Suspend Strike After FG Intervention

 Electricity Workers Suspend Strike After FG Intervention A major nationwide blackout was averted on Thursday after electricity workers suspended their strike action just 10 hours into the industrial action. The suspension followed the Federal Government’s intervention in the labour dispute involving the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). The truce was
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Electricity Workers’ Strike Threatens Nationwide Blackout in Nigeria

Electricity Workers’ Strike Threatens Nationwide Blackout in Nigeria Electricity consumers across Nigeria relying on the national grid may soon experience a prolonged blackout as the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) commenced a nationwide strike on Wednesday over unresolved labour disputes with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). This industrial
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Electricity Workers Begin Nationwide Strike Over Unpaid Wages and Poor Welfare

Electricity Workers Begin Nationwide Strike Over Unpaid Wages and Poor Welfare Electricity workers across Nigeria have begun a nationwide strike to protest unpaid wages, poor welfare conditions, and the failure to implement the national minimum wage. The strike, which started on Wednesday, is already raising concerns about potential disruptions in
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ADC to Tinubu: Nigeria is Not Lagos – Forget 2031

ADC to Tinubu: Nigeria is Not Lagos – Forget 2031 Abuja, Nigeria – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly rejected the Presidency’s assurances that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has no plan to extend his stay in office beyond 2031. The opposition party insists that the President’s constitutional mandate ends
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What is the Minimum Pension Guarantee in Nigeria? – Guaranteed Minimum Pension Payment Explained

What is the Minimum Pension Guarantee in Nigeria? – Guaranteed Minimum Pension Payment Explained The Minimum Pension Guarantee (MPG) is one of the most important reforms in Nigeria’s pension system. It is designed to provide retirees with a safety net, ensuring they do not fall below a certain income threshold
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Government Pushes for Improved Workers’ Pensions – Pension Revolution 2.0

Government Pushes for Improved Workers’ Pensions – Pension Revolution 2.0 Breaking News: The Nigerian government, through the National Pension Commission (PenCom), has launched a bold reform agenda called Pension Revolution 2.0 to expand access to retirement benefits and strengthen the nation’s pension system. The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has unveiled
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PenCom to Activate Minimum Pension Guarantee – Pension Revolution 2.0 Explained

PenCom to Activate Minimum Pension Guarantee – Pension Revolution 2.0 Explained Updated News: The National Pension Commission (PenCom) is set to introduce a minimum pension guarantee as part of its far-reaching reforms under the Pension Revolution 2.0 initiative. The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has announced a landmark reform: the activation
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INEC Chairman Biography, Tenure, Acting Chairmen, List from 1999 till Date & Acting Chairmen News

INEC Chairman Biography, Tenure, Acting Chairmen, List from 1999 till Date & Latest News INEC Chairman Biography The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is Nigeria’s electoral umpire, responsible for conducting free and fair elections across the country. At the helm of this crucial institution is the INEC Chairman, a position
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BREAKING: Tinubu Directs INEC Chairman Yakubu to Proceed on Leave Amid APC Betrayal Allegations

BREAKING: Tinubu Directs INEC Chairman Yakubu to Proceed on Leave Amid APC Betrayal Allegations Insider sources have revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly directed the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, to immediately proceed on leave ahead of the expiration of his tenure.
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Suspense Trails ‘Presidential Directive’ to INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu

Suspense Trails ‘Presidential Directive’ to INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu On Wednesday night, Nigeria was thrown into a state of confusion and suspense following widespread reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has allegedly directed the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, to proceed on terminal
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