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The Federal Workers Forum (FWF) has demanded reversal of petrol price to N500 per litre and 300,000 minimum wage to cushion the effects of the prevailing economic hardship in the country.

The workers made the demand in a statement signed by Mr Andrew Emelieze, the National Coordinator of FWF, on Tuesday in Abuja.

FWF warned that it will join a proposed three-day warning strike if President Bola Tinubu failed to implement the N500 petrol price by October 1.

Emelieze said the resolutions followed an online general meeting of federal workers held on Sunday.

He said the forum unanimously endorsed the Joint National Public Service Negotiation Council’s (JNPSNC) demand for the petrol pump price to be reduced to N500 per litre by Sept. 30.

We call on all federal workers to mobilise and prepare for any industrial action declared by labour leadership should the government fail to meet these demands,” he said.

He said federal workers expected President Bola Tinubu’s Oct. 1 Independence Day broadcast to address the concerns raised by organised labour.

“Failing, federal workers will be ready to embark on the three-day warning strike proposed by labour,” he said.

On wages, Emelieze demanded an immediate review of federal workers’ salaries to a minimum of N300, 000 and a maximum of N1.5 million for Grade Level 17 officers.

He added that the immediate review of federal workers’ salaries would cushion the effects of the prevailing economic hardship.

Emelieze called for the reinstatement of the wage award as a reasonable Cost of Living Allowance (COLA), insisting that payments must not be delayed.

“We fully support labour’s fight for a living wage. Federal workers and the Nigerian populace have suffered enough,” he said.

He urged the JNPSNC to demand full implementation of the N70, 000 minimum wage, effective from July 2024, including consequential adjustment arrears and the 40 per cent peculiar allowance.

It is illogical to discuss a new wage structure when the N70, 000 minimum wage has not yet been fully implemented by the Federal Government,” he said.

He opposed moves to concession or privatise King’s College, Lagos, and other federal unity colleges, urging the government to prioritise adequate funding for public education.

Emelieze urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) to review their strategies for engaging the government on workers’ welfare.

He also criticised the Organised Private Sector (OPS) over its opposition to an immediate wage review for federal workers, describing its position as unfair to workers.


He called for an immediate town hall meeting between federal workers and President Tinubu to discuss workers’ demands and strategies for improving productivity.

“We demand justice and a decent wage, not pity,” he said. (NAN)

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Details of a closed-door meeting between the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, and Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies, DisCos, over the proposed 24/7 Energy Zones have emerged.

In a statement on Tuesday, Tegbe said the meeting was in furtherance of the Federal Government’s commitment to delivering reliable electricity to Nigerians.

According to him, the closed-door meeting was designed to deliver stable, 24-hour power supply to homes, businesses and industries in the country’s highest-demand areas, namely the Lagos axis, Abuja-Kaduna-Kano and Enugu-Port Harcourt.

He said the constraints in the sector were not limited to generation and transmission but also included how much power was taken up and delivered at the distribution end.

Tegbe stressed that the proposed Energy Zones were meant to close that gap, unlock commercial and industrial demand, and strengthen DisCos’ revenue and collections.

He also expressed the Federal Government’s commitment to building up infrastructure in high-demand areas to ensure that supply keeps pace with estimated demand in the growing economy.

In attendance were the leadership of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, Ikeja Electric, Eko Power Ltd., Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC, and Sahara Energy Group.

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has urged Igbo traders to move beyond conventional trading and focus on manufacturing and digital commerce to compete in the changing global economy.

Otti said this on Monday in Umuahia during the Igbo Day Lecture and Dinner organised by Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide with the theme, “The Igbo Charter and Development of Ala Igbo.”

The governor said Abia and Ndigbo, historically known for trading, were deliberately shifting their focus towards manufacturing and technology-driven commerce.

Reflecting on concerns over the increasing presence of Chinese traders competing with Igbo entrepreneurs in retail businesses in Lagos, Otti said the response was to move beyond that level of trading.

He said, “We are leaving that level of trading. In Abia, we have markets. The markets are important. But we are moving from that level of marketing to manufacturing.

So, this government is supporting manufacturing and driving digital delivery. We are leaving that physical store for digital delivery. So, when somebody talked about Alibaba, that is exactly where we are headed.”

Otti said digital commerce would enable Abia entrepreneurs to compete globally rather than remain dependent on conventional physical markets.

He said, “So, why are the Chinese coming to compete with us? We are moving away from there. And it’s going to start in Abia.

“So, Abia is both manufacturing and trading. But we are moving from conventional trading to digital trading. That is where the world is going. You either embrace it, or you risk being left behind.”

The governor said his administration was investing heavily in digital skills for young people, noting that some Abians trained under its TechRise initiative were already working for global technology companies from Aba.

Otti, who assured the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo of his administration’s support, described the theme of the celebration, “Njikọ Ka” – translated as “Unity is Supreme” – as apt, saying it reflected the importance of unity in diversity.

He said his administration had laid a solid foundation for the development of the state, assuring that Abia would continue to witness significant transformation.

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To attend premiere of film in honour of MKO Abiola in Lagos on October 1, hold strategic meetings with political leaders, associates ahead of 2027 before returning to Abuja City& Local Guides

•Abbas hopes president’s return will translate into more positive action by his govt

•Atiku: President’s return does not answer the unconstitutional acts of his absence

Deji Elumoye, Chuks Okocha in Abuja and Sunday Ehigiator in Lagos

President Bola Tinubu returned to Nigeria yesterday after spending about four weeks outside the country on a working vacation.

Tinubu declared that he was of sound health and “ready to kick, ready to work and there’s nothing wrong”.

The president, who departed Nigeria on August 30 for a three-week vacation in Europe, had extended his stay by a few days, with his prolonged absence triggering a constitutional debate and concerns about his health.

Tinubu arrived in Lagos from Paris.

Shortly after his arrival, he was asked by journalists about his vacation and concerns raised by some Nigerians and his well-wishers over his health.

“I enjoyed myself. Fantastic!” he said, smiling, when asked how the vacation went.

He was subsequently asked how sound he was and whether he was ready for the next line of action, particularly against the backdrop of concerns about his health.

Tinubu responded, “Ready to kick, ready to work. There’s nothing wrong.”

The president dismissed the concerns about his health as political rumour, insisting that he is in good health and ready to resume his official responsibilities. Politics

He said, “Rumor will always be emanating from politics, but the facts remain, I’m here. Healthy, sound, and ready to go.”

Commenting on the president’s arrival, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Tajudeen Abbas, who was among top government officials and political leaders, who received the president at the airport, said he expected Tinubu’s period of rest to translate into increased activity by the administration.

Abbas said, “It is incredibly nice to have him after one month away, and we believe that the days he has spent resting will translate into more action this time around.

“We believe that he will come with renewed vigour, a renewed hope, to continue serving the good people of Nigeria.”

Tinubu’s return followed a four-week stay in Europe, which began with his departure for London on August 30, before he proceeded to Paris, where he held engagements with French President Emmanuel Macron and businessman Vincent Bolloré, whose media and digital interests include Canal+, MultiChoice, and Universal Music Group.

On Monday, Tinubu met with Chairman of FirstHoldco Plc, Mr Femi Otedola, in Paris.

Last week, he witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Ogun State Government and DP World to build a Gateway deep seaport in Ogun Waterside and create a Blue Marine Economic Zone in the area.

DP World, one of the world’s leading ports and logistics operators, plans to invest $7 billion for the seaport and the economic zone.

The presidency had initially announced that Tinubu would spend three weeks on vacation.

On September 21, however, his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced that the president had extended his working vacation by a few days and would return to Nigeria at the weekend.

He eventually returned yesterday, September 29, bringing to an end his extended stay outside the country.

The prolonged absence generated debate over Section 145 of the 1999 Constitution, particularly regarding the procedure for presidential absence from the country.

The controversy was partly fuelled by the fact that the president’s initial three-week vacation had elapsed, while his return was subsequently postponed.

However, the constitutional provision does not expressly state that a President can only remain outside Nigeria for 21 days. Africans& Diaspora

Section 145 provides that when the president proceeds on vacation or is otherwise unable to discharge his functions, he is to transmit a written declaration to President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives, after which the vice president performs the functions of President as Acting President.

The provision further states that where the president fails to transmit the declaration within 21 days, the National Assembly may, by resolution, empower the vice president to perform the functions of President as Acting President.

The issue became whether the constitutional procedure had been followed during Tinubu’s extended stay and whether Vice President Kashim Shettima should have assumed presidential functions under the provision.

The controversy intensified after Shettima travelled to New York on September 20 to represent Nigeria at the 81st United Nations General Assembly while Tinubu remained in Europe. Africans& Diaspora

The presidency subsequently said Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, would continue to represent the president at some official engagements.

Opposition figures and some legal commentators questioned the constitutional implications of the president’s prolonged absence and sought clarification on whether the required declaration had been transmitted to the National Assembly.

On the other hand, constitutional lawyer, Dr Ehiogie West-Idahosa, stated that the constitution did not expressly prohibit a president from combining vacation with official duties, describing the arrangement as a “workation.”

West-Idahosa acknowledged the relevance of Section 145 and its 21-day provision concerning presidential absence and the possible assumption of functions by the vice president.

The presidency had also maintained throughout Tinubu’s absence that the president remained in touch with developments in Nigeria and continued to direct the affairs of government from abroad.

With his return yesterday, Tinubu is expected to resume his physical presence at official engagements, including activities surrounding Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary on October 1, where he is scheduled to premiere a film in commemoration of the independence celebrations.

Tinubu chose to fly to Lagos first to honour the memory of the martyr of Nigeria’s democratic struggle, Chief MKO Abiola

According to a statement by Onanuga, the president will on Independence Day attend the premiere of a movie honouring Abiola, the winner of the June 1993 election, at the Wole Soyinka National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos.

While in Lagos, Tinubu will also hold strategic meetings with political leaders and associates over several days in preparation for the 2027 elections.

The president will return to Abuja after his political engagements in Lagos.

Atiku: Tinubu’s Return Does Not Answer the Unconstitutional Acts of His Absence

Meanwhile, the presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, said the return of Tinubu to the country after more than a month of his absence did not answer the constitutional questions raised by his absence.

In a statement by his media aide, Paul Ibe, Atiku said, “President Bola Tinubu’s return to Nigeria after approximately one month abroad does not answer the questions raised by his prolonged absence.

“On August 30, the presidency announced that he was proceeding to Europe for a three-week vacation as part of his annual leave.

Section 145 of the constitution speaks plainly about a president ‘proceeding on vacation’ and provides for a written declaration to the Senate President and Speaker so that the Vice President may perform the functions of Acting President.

“If that declaration is not transmitted within 21 days, the constitution provides a role for the National Assembly.”

Atiku stated, “Calling the trip a ‘working vacation’ does not change the wording of the constitution. It is a deliberate attempt to distract from Tinubu’s breach of the constitution.

These questions matter because Nigeria was confronting serious security and economic pressures while the president was away. Between September 5 and 11 alone, police figures reported 22 banditry incidents, five terrorism incidents, 27 kidnapping incidents, and 50 homicide incidents nationwide.”

The statement added, “Our country also continues to face a severe food-security challenge. FAO and WFP projections put roughly 34.8 million Nigerians at risk of crisis-level or worse acute food insecurity during the 2026 lean season.

The residency has pointed to meetings and engagements abroad as evidence that the president continued working. Nigerians can reasonably ask what measurable outcomes resulted: which agreements were concluded? What investments were secured? What specific deliverables required the President’s prolonged presence abroad?”

Atiku further said, “Photographs and press statements document that meetings occurred; they do not, by themselves, demonstrate their outcomes.

The presidency has also repeatedly said President Tinubu is ‘hale and hearty’. That assurance should be reported as the presidency’s position. Photographs, however, are not medical evidence.

“The larger question is one of accountability: what did the extended stay abroad achieve, what constitutional steps were taken during the vacation, and what are the measurable results of the engagements cited by the Presidency?”, he said.

Atiku insisted, “The constitutional question remains. The security challenges remain. The cost-of-living pressures remain. Nigerians deserve clear facts and demonstrable outcomes.”

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Key Takeaways

° An OPay dismissed a social media claim that it has stopped using customers’ phone numbers as account numbers and switched fully to standard bank account numbers.

° An OPay official, speaking anonymously, told Premium Times the claim was inaccurate and said customers would get any major account-system changes via official channels.

° The denial followed an earlier reassurance from OPay that services would continue, after a viral report claimed it would shut down from September 1, 2026.

OPay has dismissed a social media claim suggesting that the fintech company has stopped using customers’ phone numbers as account numbers.

Naija News reports that the claim, which circulated on social media, advised customers whose OPay account numbers are linked to their phone numbers to visit agents to have their accounts converted to standard bank account numbers. News

An 𝕏 user, Israel Gharee, made the claim in a post, stating, “OPay is no longer using phone numbers as account numbers. They’re now issuing standard account numbers, so if you’re still using your phone number as your OPay account number, hurry to an OPay agent to get yours updated.”

However, an OPay official described the claim as inaccurate when Premium Times contacted them.

The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said customers would be informed through the company’s official communication channels if there were any major changes to its account system.

“I have seen the tweet. But even from the comments, you will see people are already correcting him. If we have any update or news, we will always share through our communication channels,” the official said on Sunday.

This comes weeks after the digital payment platform reassured its customers that its services will continue uninterrupted, dismissing a viral report claiming that the company would shut down operations from September 1, 2026.

https://leadership.ng/opay-debunks-viral-post-says-phone-numbers-still-work-as-account-numbers/

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