Category Archives: METRO
AGF Fagbemi Asks Labour To Shelve Planned Strike, Says It’s “Gross Breach Of Court Order
Lateef Fagbemi, the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, has asked organised labour to postpone any planned strike over the elimination of petrol subsidies. On September 26, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress
Lagos Government Implements Total Ban On Street Trading, Hawking To Improve Safety And Sanitation
In a bid to create a cleaner, safer, and healthier environment, the Lagos State government, under the auspices of the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, has implemented a comprehensive ban on street trading, hawking, and related illegal activities. This
How Babatunde Gbadamosi Paid Alleged Defamatory Expert, Adeyinka Igbinoba To Defame Mr Ibile Exposed In A Leaked WhatsApp Chats
Amid a deluge of allegations and accusations, Hon. Saheed Mosadoluwa, popularly known as Ibile and the CEO of Harmony Gardens and Estates Development Ltd., is witnessing an outpouring of support from various quarters. This groundswell of support is based on
Labour Faults Federal Government’s Meeting, Insists On Indefinite Strike
The National Deputy President of the Trade Union Congress, Tommy Etim, said nothing would stop the strike, noting that Nigerian workers were disenchanted with the Federal Government. He stated that the unions had given the government sufficient time to address
Independence Day: FG Declares Monday Public Holiday
In commemoration of Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Day anniversary, the Federal Government has declared Monday, October 2, 2023, as a public holiday. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration in Abuja on behalf of the federal government on
My Visit to Poland and the Investment Drive of Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun
Early September, I was in Poland for an investment/economic forum. I was essentially there in my capacity as the Coordinator of the Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone (OGFTZ). My mission on that foreign land was clear: to woo global investors to
Court Halts Aiyedatiwa’s Impeachment, Kinsmen hold Solidarity Protest
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, restrained the Ondo State House of Assembly from impeaching the Deputy Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, over alleged gross misconduct. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the restraining order in a ruling shortly after Aiyedatiwa’s
Court Adjourns Magnate ABC Orjiakor’s Bankruptcy Suit
Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos Tuesday adjourned till October 3 to rule on an application to interpret its preservative orders in a bankruptcy suit filed by Access Bank Plc against businessman, Dr. Ambrosie “ABC”
BREAKING: Senate confirms Yemi Cardoso as CBN Governor
Cardoso, who assumed duty as acting CBN Governor following his nomination by President Bola Tinubu earlier in September appeared before the Senate on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, for confirmation of his nomination. During his screening, the lawmakers asked him several questions regarding inflation, fiscal
BREAKING: NLC, TUC to Ground Activities Nationwide from Oct 3
The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress have resolved to ground activities nationwide from October 3, 2023, following what the Labour Unions tagged as the “failure” of government to successfully implement policies to alleviate the sufferings of Nigerians
