We’ve not called off strike – ASUU, accuses Ngige of deceit
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) said it has not suspended its ongoing nine-month-old strike because the Federal Government has yet to fulfill part of the agreement it reached…
FG to slash petrol price by N5, effective Monday next week
The Federal Government has agreed to slash the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), known as petrol, by N5 from Monday next week. Sen. Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour…
ASUU set to call off strike as FG offers N65bn for academic allowances, others
There appears hope of resumption of Nigerian universities as the Federal Government on Friday offered a cumulative sum of N65 billion to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) specifically…
Strike: FG to release N30bn EAA part payment to ASUU
The Federal Government has agreed to release N30 billion as part payment of the Earned Academic Allowances (EAA) to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Sen. Chris Ngige. Minister…
The issue with ASUU will soon be resolved – Ngige
The Federal Government says the issue with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) would soon be resolved. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, disclosed this on…
Electricity, fuel price hike: FG meets with NLC, TUC
The Federal Government on Tuesday met with the organised Labour over the hike in electricity and fuel tariffs. The meeting called by the Minister of Labour, Chris Ngige with the…
FG wades into MTN, Union trade dispute
The Federal Government has waded into the trade dispute between MTN Nigeria Communication Plc and Private Telecommunication and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PTECSSAN). Sen. Chris Ngige, Minister of…
Aviation industry: FG to provide palliatives in the form of tax reduction, tax exemption, others – Minister
The Federal Government says it will honour its obligation to the aviation industry by providing palliatives in the form of tax reduction, tax exemption, and elimination of custom duties on…
FG to begin payment of medical workers’ June hazard allowance from Aug. 10
The Federal Government has assured medical workers handling COVID-19 pandemic cases across the country of payment of their June hazard allowance from Aug. 10. Sen. Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour…
FG committed to health workers’ safety, welfare, spends N15.8bn on hazard allowances – Ngige
The Federal Government says it has so far spent N15.8 billion on hazard allowances in its teaching hospitals and medical centres across the country. Sen. Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour…