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Federal Government Insists On Review Of Broadcasting Code

Federal Government Insists On Review Of Broadcasting Code

October 21, 2019 6:29 am

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has stated that no amount of attacks, sponsored or otherwise, will stop the implementation of approved recommendations on reform of broadcasting code.

The minister stated this yesterday at a meeting with Online Publishers in Lagos.

“Let me be straight: No amount of attacks, sponsored or otherwise, will stop the implementation of the approved recommendations.

“Only non-patriots and anarchists will kick against measures aimed at putting an end to fake news and hate speech, especially in our broadcast industry.

“Only those who are guilty should be afraid of the efforts to sanitise …

ASUU Prepares For Showdown With Government Over IPPIS

ASUU Prepares For Showdown With Government Over IPPIS

October 21, 2019 4:34 am

The peace in universities in the country may be disturbed as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is poised for a showdown with the federal government over the planned imposition of Integrated Personnel Payroll System (IPPIS) on its members.

We learnt that the leaders of the union had summoned an emergency National Executive Council where it was agreed that the leadership of the union at chapter level should begin mobilisation of members for an action against the Muhammadu Buhari-led government.

The present administration had reportedly directed that any worker not on the IPPIS would no longer receive salary.

ASUU …

Oyo Government To Recruit More Teachers Soon – Makinde

Oyo Government To Recruit More Teachers Soon – Makinde

October 19, 2019 2:50 pm

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, says the state government would soon recruit more teachers to enhance quality education delivery in public schools across the state.

Makinde stated this at the 90th anniversary of Government College, Ibadan on Saturday.

He said the recruitment of more qualified teachers in public schools in the state, would go a long way in improving the performance of public school pupils and students in national examinations.

The governor reiterated the readiness of his administration to reclaim the lost glory in the educational sector.

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He said …

Six Killed In Mali Attack On Pro-Government Forces

Six Killed In Mali Attack On Pro-Government Forces

October 19, 2019 9:34 am
Six people were killed late Friday when unknown assailants attacked a post held by armed pro-government groups in strife-torn northeastern Mali, the groups said in a statement.

Four more people were missing after the attack in Aguelhok, an alliance of pro-government forces calling itself Platform of the June 2014 Movements said.

The security situation in Mali has been deteriorating steadily with separatists, salafists and jihadists mounting deadly insurrections since 2012.

No military or political solution appears in sight for Mali, despite the deployment of French, African and UN troops in the country.

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Buhari Seeks Senate Approval For ₦10b To Kogi Government

Buhari Seeks Senate Approval For ₦10b To Kogi Government

October 15, 2019 8:35 am

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Senate to approve the payment of ₦10.069billion as settlement of promissory note to the Kogi State Government.

Nigeria Senate Ahmad Lawan read Buhari’s letter of request during the Tuesday plenary session.

“Senate President, Dr Ahmad Lawan reads a letter from Mr President requesting for the resolution of the National Assembly on the issuance of ₦10.069billion for promissory note programme of Kogi State and a Bond issuance to settle inherited debt,” Nigerian Senate tweeted.

Details later.

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Federal Government, Labour Resume Minimum Wage Talks Today

Federal Government, Labour Resume Minimum Wage Talks Today

October 15, 2019 2:39 am

• Implementation date remains April, negotiation end November, says Ngige
• Thousands of workers face bleak Xmas over biometrics

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has assured the Labour Union that despite the delay in negotiation of consequential adjustment, the take-off date for the implementation of the new minimum wage is April 18, 2019 when President Muhammadu Buhari signed the bill into law.

Speaking ahead of resumption of discussion today in Abuja, the minister hinted that government desires to end negotiation on the consequential adjustment before the end of next month to allow for smooth implementation of …

ASUP Issues 21-Day Strike Notice To Federal Government

ASUP Issues 21-Day Strike Notice To Federal Government

October 12, 2019 4:33 am

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) yesterday issued a 21-day ultimatum to the federal government to either address its demands or face indefinite industrial action.

Rising from the 96th National Executive Council Meeting of the union held at the Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State, the union said the notice became imperative following government refusal to respond to several correspondences on the issues in disagreement.

Reading out the resolution of the union yesterday ASUP President, Usman Y. Dutse asked all organs and chapters to begin mobilisation form the engagement as the union pursue the onerous task of rescuing the sector …

Labour Gives Government 21 Days To Pay New Minimum Wage

Labour Gives Government 21 Days To Pay New Minimum Wage

October 8, 2019 1:21 pm

Organised labour yesterday gave the three tiers of government October 31 as deadline to pay the ₦30,000 new minimum wage.

Following series of stalemated talks, both the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) had last week issued an ultimatum urging federal government to conclude negotiations on the consequential adjustment on the new minimum wage on or before October 16.

NLC and TUC also gave federal government till Wednesday (tomorrow) to reconvene and conclude negotiation on consequential adjustment for the new minimum wage.

The two labour centres warned that if their demands on the full implementation of the …

Federal Government Cannot Pay The New Minimum Wage - Ngige

Federal Government Cannot Pay The New Minimum Wage – Ngige

October 4, 2019 12:38 am

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, Thursday stated that the federal government would have to lay off workers to be able to meet a wage bill of ₦580 billion needed to meet labour’s demand on the new minimum wage.

Ngige told labour leaders in Abuja that the sum was what would be needed by the government to pay the consequential adjustments as demanded by labour.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that the minister’s announcement is the latest in the increasing drama over payment of the new wage.

Ngige was speaking when the leadership of …

Federal Government To Raise ₦1.07tn In Order To Fund Budgets

Federal Government To Raise ₦1.07tn In Order To Fund Budget

September 29, 2019 1:34 am

The Federal Government is planning to raise about ₦1.07tn from the sale of property and businesses in the next three years to shore up dwindling revenues.

The money, according to investigations by News Agency will be used to fund the 2020, 2021 and 2022 budgets partly.

This is just as government battles overwhelming domestic and foreign debts as it seeks funds to implement its budgets.

The Federal Government disclosed the plan to sell the assets in the 2020-2022 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper being worked on by the Senate Committees on Appropriation and Finance.

According to the …

Ihedioha calls for peace between NAF, communities over land

My government won’t flout court orders, says Ihedioha

August 14, 2019 12:01 am

Governor Emeka Ihedioha of Imo State yesterday reiterated that his administration would adhere strictly to the rule of law devoid of any form of mediocrity and favouritism. He said efforts had been place to settle all those who got garnishee orders or owed by the immediate past government of Rochas Okorocha in the state, adding that the financial burden, which his administration inherited, was avoidable had the past government been responsible.

Ihedioha, represented by the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Ndukwe Nnawuchi (SAN), stated this at the presentation of a book written in his honour by a veteran journalist …

Hong Kong: Families, elderly protest government inaction

Hong Kong: Families, elderly protest government inaction

August 11, 2019 8:39 am

Hundreds of people joined a family ‘Guard the Children’ march in Hong Kong calling for a stable future for the future generations of the city.

The protesters rallied on Sunday, defying a police ban on marches in the Chinese-controlled territory and continuing a restive weekend of demonstrations which saw police fire teargas overnight.

Anti-government protests took place in different locations across the Asian financial hub, including one at the city’s international airport for a third day.

Increasingly violent demonstration have plunged Hong Kong into its most serious political crisis for decades, posing a serious challenge to the central government in …

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