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President, Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero. •Says naira devaluation, inflation have impoverished Nigerians •Vows to protest against states yet to fully implement new minimum wage THE Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, said, yesterday, that a monthly salary of N1 million was worthless to workers without a stable Naira and improved economic conditions. Mr Joe Ajaero, NLC President, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, in Abuja that organised labour was more concerned about the value of the Naira than nominal wage increases, stressing that rising inflation had continued to erode workers’ purchasing power.  According to him, the steady increase in the cost of living has made it difficult for workers to afford necessities, including food, transportation and housing. “Even if Nigerian workers earn ¦ 1 million, it will not be meaningful if the Naira has no value.  What we are looking for is a currency that can sustain workers and their families at least to t...

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde (second left) presenting a gift to ADC Presidential aspirant, Mr. Peter Obi (second right); while former Governor of Enugu State, Okwesilieze Nwodo (right); Senator Ben Obi (left) and Chief Alli Odefa look on, during a courtesy visit to Governor' Makinde in Ibadan. •Holds meeting with Makinde FORMER Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi,has reiterated his vision of a more united, secure and productive Nigeria. Obi disclosed this after a meeting with Governor Seyi Makinde at the Oyo State Secretariat, describing the engagement as part of ongoing consultations focused on Nigeria’s future. Addressing journalists, he explained that his visit formed part of wider discussions with key stakeholders on national issues and the need for collaboration across political lines. He said: “We have come to consult and to continue discussions with the Governor on issues that concern the future of our country. My dear bro...

Dr. Obafemi Hamzat (middle) flanked by Gov. Sanwo-Olu (2nd right) and GAC members. •Says APC will still conduct primaries for all positions  *Jandor, group insist on primaries for governoship aspirants  AHEAD of the governorship primaries, the Governance Advisory Council, GAC, of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos State, has adopted the Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, as the consensus candidate for the 2027 elections. The GAC is the highest decision-making organ of the APC in Lagos State.  It would be recalled that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, had already threw his weight behind Hamzat for the APC ticket. Governor Sanwo-Olu and the leader of GAC, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, announced the adoption after a closed-door meeting held at Lagos House, Marina. While the GAC has agreed to purchase the N50 million governorship nomination forms for Hamzat, the council, however, clarified that despite the consensus, the APC will still conduct primaries for all positions. Spe...

•I’ll serve Lagosians with integrity, says Hamzat •Obasa may settle for Reps’ seat— Sources *To drop governorship ambition  *No formal decision has been taken —Jandor Sanwo-Olu, excos endorse dep gov THE support base of the Deputy Governor of Lagos State has increased as Governor Sanwo-Olu and members of the State Executive Council threw their weight behind Obafemi Hamzat. The decision was arrived at a high-level meeting held in Lagos House, Marina. The endorsement came after Hamzat formally declared his intention to contest the state’s top seat during a closed-door session attended by members of the state executive council and key political figures. Among those present were members of the GAC, including Senators Musiliu Obanikoro and Ganiyu Solomon, alongside other party leaders. Addressing journalists after the meeting, Sanwo-Olu described Hamzat as a capable and experienced leader who has earned the confidence of the administration after serving as deputy governor for seven year...

THE Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, has demanded a 50 per cent tax reduction for Nigerian workers and manufacturing companies to cushion the harsh effects of fuel crisis occasioned by the United States/Israel-Iran conflict. The TUC contended that workers were suffering the effects of the global fuel crisis and renewed its demand for the federal government to provide palliatives to workers and called on the government to treat the situation as both a foreign policy and domestic economic emergency. These and other issues were contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the labour movement’s National Executive Council, NEC, meeting in Abuja. The communiqué, signed by TUC President Comrade Festus Osifo, and Secretary General, Dr. Nuhu Toro, read: “NEC expressed deep concern over the ongoing Iran–US conflict and its far-reaching implications for the global economy, particularly in relation to energy prices, shipping costs, supply chains, inflation, food security, and foreign exchan...

•Sets 320 cut-off for exceptional consideration THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board,JAMB, has clarified the growing confusion surrounding candidates receiving “no result yet” notifications, revealing that results of underage candidates were being deliberately withheld in line with existing regulations. JAMB’s spokesman, Fabian Benjamin, disclosed that the development followed a surge of inquiries from concerned parents, explaining that candidates below the approved age threshold would not have their results released for now, hence the system-generated response. He reiterated that only candidates who would be at least 16 years old by September 30, 2026, were eligible to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations,UTME, stressing that any deviation fell strictly under the board’s exceptional candidate policy. Under this provision, underage candidates must demonstrate extraordinary academic ability by scoring a minimum of 320 in the UTME and securing at least 80 per c...