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Breaking News: President Tinubu Authorizes N35,000 Interim Wage For Federal Government Employees
Breaking News: President Tinubu Authorizes N35,000 Interim Wage For Federal Government Employees....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
President Bola Tinubu has endorsed a provisional wage award of N35,000 for all treasury-paid federal government employees for six months. This decision follows further consultations with a Federal Government delegation that met with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC).
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During the meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, several significant agreements and commitments were reached, including:
1. The Federal Government’s commitment to provide Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to alleviate public transportation challenges arising from the removal of petrol subsidies.
2. Provision of funds for micro and small-scale enterprises and waivers on VAT on diesel for the next six months.
3. Commencement of payment of N75,000 to 15 million households at N25,000 per month for a three-month period from October to December 2023.
Key agreements and resolutions from the meeting included:
– Stressing that outstanding issues can only be resolved when workers actively engage in their roles and not through strikes.
– Labor unions advocating for a higher wage award, with the Federal Government assuring that their request would be presented to President Bola Tinubu for further deliberation.
– Establishment of a sub-committee to work out the implementation details of government interventions aimed at mitigating the effects of fuel subsidy removal.
– Recognition of the ongoing issue between the Road Transport Employees Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) and the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Lagos State, with Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, pledging to resolve the matter.
The NLC and TUC agreed to consider the offers made by the Federal Government, with a view to temporarily suspending the planned strike for further consultations regarding the implementation of the resolutions.
The meeting, chaired by Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, included the participation of governors, key government officials, and labor union leaders.
Gbajabiamila expressed his gratitude to both government and labor representatives for their commitment to finding common ground, highlighting the agreements reached on various issues concerning Nigerian workers.
He clarified that all categories of workers, regardless of their income levels, would benefit from the wage bill, addressing concerns raised on social media.
NLC President Joe Ajaero echoed the sentiment that substantial progress had been made in the negotiations and emphasized the need for consultation with labor organizations to determine whether to call off the strike.
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a historic breakthrough with the emergence of its first female pilot, Superintendent of Customs Nafisat Balogun, who recently earned a commercial multi-engine pilot licence in the United States.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The achievement was celebrated by the Nigeria Customs Technical Hangar Service, marking a significant step in the agency’s drive to strengthen its aviation capacity for surveillance, logistics, and anti-smuggling operations.
At a ceremony attended by senior officers, the Managing Director of the Customs Technical Hangar Service, retired Comptroller of Customs Capt. Kuhi Mbaya, described the development as a landmark moment for the service.
He said Balogun’s transition from cabin crew to certified commercial pilot represents a major breakthrough for the Customs aviation unit and highlights the agency’s commitment to professional growth and inclusivity.
He added that the milestone reflects expanding opportunities within the Service as it continues to integrate air assets into its enforcement and border monitoring operations.
Balogun expressed gratitude for the support she received, noting that her journey required dedication and resilience, while pledging to apply her new skills in advancing the Customs mandate with professionalism and discipline.
The development has been widely described within the Service as an inspiration for greater female participation in technical and specialised roles.
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Osun 2026: APC Candidate Oyebamiji Pledges Inclusive Governance For Non-Indigenes, Interest Groups.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has pledged to ensure inclusive governance by integrating non-indigenes and various interest groups if elected in the August 15, 2026 governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said his administration would operate a structured system that promotes participation and representation of all segments of society in governance.
The pledge was conveyed by a former lawmaker and ex-Special Adviser on Civic Engagement, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, after he represented the candidate at an engagement with members of the Arewa community in Ibokun, Obokun Local Government Area.
Oyintiloye said the plan is aimed at strengthening the link between government and grassroots communities, ensuring public policies reflect citizens’ real needs.
He added that all groups would be actively involved in both policy formulation and implementation to drive development in the state.
Oyebamiji also promised continued engagement with farmers, traders, artisans, and non-indigene communities as key stakeholders in governance.
Responding, leaders of the Arewa community commended past inclusion efforts and pledged support for the APC candidate ahead of the election.
Barely a year after its inauguration in Akwa Ibom State, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been plunged into a deep factional crisis.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Multiple factions are now locked in a struggle for control of the party, leaving members uncertain about the legitimate leadership structure.
One faction is led by John Akpanudodehe, a former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), while another is headed by the embattled state chairman, Dick Duke.
Although the leader of a third faction could not be immediately confirmed, findings indicate that another group also exists within the party.
Sources further suggest that the Akpanudodehe-led faction is seeking to remove the current chairman through a recently held congress that has sparked controversy.
In response, Dick Duke convened a stakeholders’ meeting over the weekend, where he rejected the legitimacy of the said congress.
He said the party had formally written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to distance itself from the exercise, citing a subsisting court order.
According to him, his tenure as state chairman is still valid until May, and any congress conducted before then would be unlawful.
Duke added that the party would only proceed with proper congresses after the expiration of his tenure and the resolution of legal issues, in line with due process.
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