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1 week ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Nduka Chiejina |Tony Akowe |Bolaji Ogundele |Frank Ikpefan |Alao Abiodun
The Federal Government is reviewing the possible effects of the unfolding international tariff regimes and shifts in global commodity prices. The Economic Management Team (EMT) chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has inaugurated a sub-committee to handle the assignment sparked by the US imposition of a 14 percent tariff on certain Nigerian exports. Goods from other countries are also attracting a wide range of tariffs.
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2 weeks ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Eric Ikhilae |Tony Akowe |Frank Ikpefan |Alao Abiodun
Vested interests in the Labour Party (LP) are giving conflicting interpretations to yesterday’s judgement of the Supreme Court on the legitimacy of Mr. Julius Abure as the party’s National Chairman. The apex court set aside the January 17 judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja recognising him as such.
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1 month ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Frank Ikpefan |Alao Abiodun
A former Director-General of the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Campaign Council, Mr Akin Osuntokun, says he does not think a coalition being formed by some political leaders to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027 will work . Some opposition politicians last week announced a coalition to challenge President Tinubu of the All progressives Congress (APC) in the next presidential election .
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1 month ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Frank Ikpefan |Alao Abiodun
The National Caretaker Committee (NCC) of the Labour Party has asked the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) to charge the party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure and three others to court over allegations of perjury, forgery and criminal conspiracy. The committee also wants Umar Farouk Ibrahim, Ojukwu Clement and Edward Nkwegu Okereke to face the law for the same offence.
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1 month ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Frank Ikpefan |Alao Abiodun
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced the disbursement of this year’s intervention to various tiers of tha nation’s higher education. The agency said public universities will get over N2.8 billion each; each polytechnic will get N1,994,335,731.71, while every Colleges of Education will receive N2,178,428,260.79 each.
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1 month ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Sanni Onogu |Adebisi Onanuga |Frank Ikpefan |Precious Igbonwelundu |Alao Abiodun
Thursday’s decision of the Senate to suspend Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months over alleged misconduct came under intense scrutiny and censure across the country yesterday. Critics, citing previous court judgments on similar suspensions, said neither the Senate nor the House of Representatives has power to suspend any of its members for more than 14 days.
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1 month ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Frank Ikpefan |Alao Abiodun
The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) has called for better welfare for workers, noting that it was ready to work with governments across the continent to achieve this. The General-Secretary, ITUC-Africa, Comrade Akhator Joel Odigie stated this at the 15th edition of the ITUC-Africa New Year School, themed: Employability, Living Wage, Peace, and Economic Transformation for Social Justice in Africa, in Grand Bassam, Côte d’Ivoire.
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1 month ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Frank Ikpefan |Alao Abiodun
The European Union (EU) has stated that the rights of women, children, and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are central to sustainable societies. The organisation said no society could develop economically, politically, or socially when half of its population is marginalised. It noted that while women represented more than half of Nigeria’s population, achieving lasting solutions to issues around women’s empowerment can only be achieved if women are at the decision making table.
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1 month ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Frank Ikpefan |Alao Abiodun
The Labour Party has dismissed the possibility of merging with any political party or group, stating that such a move is not under consideration. National Publicity Secretary Obiora Ifoh made this clear in a statement to The Nation on Monday in Abuja, following calls by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for rebranding efforts, including a possible merger or coalition.
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2 months ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Frank Ikpefan |Alao Abiodun
Several youth groups have commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing Dr. Sanusi Turaki, former Director-General of the Zamfara State Emergency Management Agency, as the Director of Finance and Supply for the North-West Development Commission (NWDC). According to the groups, Turaki’s nomination has sparked widespread jubilation, particularly among young people who see it as a strategic move to enhance the economic and infrastructural growth of the North-West region.
