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dre11:
‘Nigeria among worse salary payers in Africa’

FG, states, LGs must not politicise wages – Peterside

Reducing cost of living is the way out – Dr Olowookere

No agreement reached with FG – NLC


Only 5.3 million Nigerians working in the formal sector will benefit from the new minimum wage, available data have shown.

In other words, of Nigeria’s total population of 229 million people, 76 million (33.2 per cent) are workers, but not all of them will directly benefit from the wage increase because of some factors, analysts say.

A back-of envelope calculation by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows that 1.2 million (23 per cent) and 0.3 million (six per cent) work with the federal government, drawing salaries from the Consolidated Revenue Fund, and government-owned enterprises respectively.

Also, another 1.3 million (25 per cent) and 0.7 million (13 per cent) work with the state governments, their agencies and local government areas. The remaining 1.8 million (34 per cent) work in formal private organisations.

While experts believe that civil and public servants deserve more in terms of their take home packages, they, nonetheless, observed that for the federal and subnational governments to address the wage crisis in the country, they have to do more in reducing the cost of living and provide enabling environment for businesses to thrive, which will in turn improve the livelihoods of millions of citizens that are wallowing in poverty[/b]




https://dailytrust.com/only-5-3m-workers-will-benefit-from-new-minimum-wage/#google_vignette

Onovo3:
https://punchng.com/nigeria-may-lose-over-27bn-investment-in-escravos-promoter/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1dHK9Qkyv6HzUS-db-_B8rE7X76uxMHKgt7pvfIhCmxcwMY8NG2vovzG8_aem_AUtp9R9fg83u5KoeYqiUhGwaHCEh0w27G-08bmi-nvWmAtsrVS-5fT-AS-Qv391tXk5vOeQ4T4JxodBo4hkI9NOL

Hanndye:
The family of the late founder of the Oodua Peoples Congress, Dr Frederick Fasehun, has protested the omission of their son by President Bola Tinubu in the list of June 12 heroes contained in the Democracy Day address on Wednesday.

In a statement issued by the late OPC Founder’s son, Remi Fasehun, the family described the omission of his father from the President’s list as uncharitable, ungrateful and unpardonable.

He said Tinubu was a beneficiary of his father’s activism and sacrifice for democracy, adding that his father helped the President to escape into exile.

He said, “The President was a beneficiary of our father’s activism and sacrifice for democracy. Not only were they in the trenches together, but Fasehun helped Tinubu to escape into exile. In fact, it is on record that, when General Sani Abacha’s squad surrounded Senator Abraham Adesanya’s residence, where they held a meeting, Tinubu mounted the back of Fasehun and jumped the fence to flee into hiding and subsequently into exile.

“Several people, who escaped from the country into exile and joined NADECO-Abroad, including Pa Anthony Enahoro, were personally taken by boat and bush paths, through the NADECO Route, by Dr. Fasehun. He was at a point the link between Pa Enahoro-NADECO and NUPENG, the union that played a pivotal role in that struggle.

“He was thrown into prison several times by the General Sani Abacha junta, in Kirikiri, Ilorin and Kuje. At the infamous Inter Centre in Ikoyi Cemetery, he was held incommunicado for several months, an experience that inflicted immense damage on him physically and psychologically, to the extent of leaving his vision impaired for life.

“His family and businesses paid dearly for his struggle for democracy. Today, his wife and children still pay the price of their father’s sacrifice to birth the democracy Nigeria has today.”
https://www.google.com/amp/s/punchng.com/family-faults-tinubus-omission-of-fasehun-from-june-12-heroes-list/%3famp

adamusuleiman1:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXRyNAQcgLM?si=Hm1XEEcOggJFESdx

Governor Charles Soludo warned that an unsustainable wage might lead to job losses and spiral economic challenges in the country.

The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) warned that not all state governments and the Organised Private Sector can pay the N62,000 being proposed by the Federal Government and the N250,000 demand of the Organised Labour.

Soludo, who was Speaker from 2015 to 2019, made at The Platform Nigeria, a programme by Lagos-based church, Covenant Nation, to mark the 2024 Democracy Day.

He warned that an unsustainable wage might lead to job losses and spiral economic challenges in the country.

https://www.channelstv.com/2024/06/12/i-pity-tinubu-if-he-approves-unsustainable-minimum-wage-soludo/

Ever.lasting.son:
Stop deceiving the people with vain hope you paid APC e-rat!. It's always promises-- "we will, we shall, we are going to".. for 9 years and counting. Which Dangote Refinery are you talking about? Is Dangote FG? Stop lying pls. Dangote that's already talking of exporting his pms ( whenever) to the Caribbean? How cheap is cement you deceiver? Or you think Dangote had you in mind when building his refinery? For your info, what you've seen Dangote do in cement and sugar, he will do worse in PMS. You're a failed govt agent sent to give people false hope in a private man's business.

Pecohub:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/cocaine-found-washed-up-alabama-beach-after-divers-found-cocaine-key-west/

officialwdhtv:
Nigerian man shares his experience after ordering a driverless taxi in San Francisco, USA.

Take a listen!!!

#wetindeyhappentv


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QK9qIcc8oY

justnaijagist12:
TikTok has officially banned Saida Boj After she went viral for her comments on a podcast


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSC95g7gncw?si=0NaG81p6wJH3WDXz

Popular TikToker, Sarah Idaji Ojone, also known as Saida Boj, has lost her TikTok, Facebook and Instagram handles after making controversial statements about men and relationships.

Saida Boj, who was a guest on the Honest Bunch Podcast, said that a man would have to send her N500,000 within 24 hours of ‘Talking stage’, adding that she deserved to be paid for being beautiful.

When confronted with questions about selling her body, Saida Boj maintained that a man who gives her N20million can enter anywhere in her body.

“I don’t have time, life is stressful, if you’re talking to me for morning, I’m already billing you for evening, if you don’t have the money, then you go. You should give me at least 500k. You should pay me for being beautiful, do you know how much skincare cost?

“If you can spend up to N20 million in a week, you can go through anywhere in my body. N20million, N50million, that’s money. If you can’t spend up to N500k, you don’t deserve my WhatsApp number,” she responded spontaneously to her interviewers’ questions


https://leadership.ng/influencer-saida-boj-chased-from-social-media-over-controversial-comments-on-men/

TopNotchTrends:
Saida Boj has finally responded to Portable after Portable tried to get her attention.

Portable has been vocal about Saida Boj by always attacking her opinions and even address her in a recent.

Well as expected, Saida Boj has now clapped back at Saida Boj and the clap back her something no one will like to hear.

Watch full video.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZqLUKTRtWk?si=uxF49vOlxzEnTq5i

Gbadugbakun:
You went out with your friend to the bar, you ordered for drinks, but before they brought the drinks, you went out to make a call. When you came back, your friend has already opened it for you and even poured it in the glass.

You asked him why he did that, he said the waiter wanted to use the opener for another customer so he said let him kuku open it for you.

You move the drink one side and order for another drink. Why you guys finished drinking, you paid for the drink he opened which you didn't drink along with the ones you drank.

When you get home you receive a WhatsApp from this supposed friend asking you what you see him as, that are you trying to say he was trying to poison you? You try to reply him but he has already blocked you on Whatsapp. You try to call him but it's showing busy meaning he has blocked your number as well.

Did I do something wrong. Why would you open a drink and pour it out for someone when he didn't ask you to do so?

Islie:
The Chairman and CEO of Dangote group, Aliko Dangote has disclosed that the company is planning to set up a terminal in the Caribbean to export petroleum products to countries in the North American region.

Dangote who made this disclosure on Wednesday at the Afreximbank’s Trade and Investment Forum in The Bahamas, said the company can easily supply petroleum products to the region within 18 to 20 days.

According to the African richest man, the company will sign a bilateral agreement with the region to construct the terminal for the exportation of its petroleum products.

“I know the price in the Caribbean in terms of petroleum products is very high. We produce it cheaply. We can always bring it here. We can set up a terminal and we’ll be able to fix their needs.

“We will have a bilateral agreement with them and also bringing in stuff from there is not more than 18 to 20 days maximum. And then we need to set up a terminal.

“Once we set up a terminal, they will have a very cheap oil. They will have cheap energy. And by having cheap energy, their own economy will grow faster,” Dangote said.

In addition, Dangote also mentioned that the conglomerate is not only seeking to invest in petroleum products in the region but also in cement.

He stressed that the company’s cement production capacity is nearly 52 million tons and will increase to about 62 million tons by the end of next year.

The business mogul added that the firm can meet the demand of the Caribbean market by creating a win-win situation for both parties.

“It’s not only about the oil. We now have a capacity of almost 52 million cement capacity. By the end of next year, we will be at 62 million of cement capacity.

“We are not only saying that we can bring in from Nigeria or from Africa. If they have limestones, we can also produce what can satisfy them. We’ve done that before in Africa and we should be able to free them up from the shackles of other people.

“If we [have] the ingredients like the limestone, it’s a 28 months maximum. They can all be self-sufficient. It will be a win-win between us and them,” Dangote said.

The Dangote refinery with a 650,000 barrel refining capacity has been described as the “game changer” of the oil and gas sector, it will become the largest in Africa and Europe once it begins full operation later next year.

https://leadership.ng/dangote-to-establish-petrol-terminal-in-caribbean/

Skyehigher1:
I regret voting tinubu mofi olohun bura that man is very heartless i think buhari is an evil before until this unfortunate man tinubu enter is sadden you remove subsidy and devalue naira why oloriburku can't open border all over nigeria... For the past six months now i don't have anything in my hand my business is collapse totally if tinubu don't open border i can never forgive him in my life olohun, i regret voting tinubu big time.. tinubu ti fi policy re somi di olosi

treesun:
As the 2024 Eid Kabir celebrations approach, the prices of perishable and non-perishable food items have soared in major markets in Lagos by over 300 per cent.

A survey conducted by the News Agency of Nigeria in major markets (Mile 12, Oyingbo, Surulere and Ajah) on Tuesday and Wednesday showed that prices of all food items jumped by almost 400 per cent in some cases within the space of one year.

A 50kg basket of tomatoes which was sold for N35,000 in 2023 has risen to N100,000 at Mile 12 and as high as N120,000 in high-brow areas of Lekki and Ajah.

The price of a 50kg bag of Scotch Bonnet popularly known as “rodo” or “atarodo” pepper jumped by over 600 per cent, selling for N120,000 against the previous N18,000.

Similarly, a 50kg basket of bell pepper also called “tatashe” rose to N95,000 from N21,000 while the same quantity of red chilli pepper also known as “bawa or shombo” rose to N110,000 from N22,000 in 2023.

The survey also showed that a[b] 100kg basket of onions is now selling for N70,000, up from N25,00[/b]0 in the period under review.

NAN also reports the price of a 50 kg bag of local rice which sold for N48,000 last year, currently goes for N65,000 while the same quantity of imported Rice pegged at N55,000 in 2023 is being sold between N80,000 and N90,000 depending on purchasing power.

Also, prices of animals used to celebrate the festival such as rams, cows and goats have soared astronomically.

A medium-sized ram ranged from N350,000 to as high as N700,000, a cow ranged from N800,000 to N1,000,000 and a goat from N75,000 to N120,000 depending on bargaining strength.

Eggs and chickens have also jumped as a crate of egg which was N1,800 in 2023 was now N4,500 as of Tuesday and chicken of N8,000 now goes for N12,000 of old layers and N15,000 for broilers.

The Spokesperson for Mile 12 International Market, Lagos, Femi Odusanya, attributed the increasing prices in food commodities to high levels of insecurity for farmers.

According to him, farmers are no more farming because of banditry, kidnapping and wanton killing on farmlands across the country.

Odusanya added that the high cost of transportation also contributed greatly to the inflation currently being experienced on food items.

He said that the government at all levels would need to subsidise the entire agricultural value chain and provide adequate security to encourage more people to go into farming.

“The state government’s contributions to agriculture are abysmal and there should henceforth be competition in the area of comparative advantages at the state level.

“We have arable lands in all the states but the governors must do much more in the area of agriculture and reduce reliance on the largesse from the Federation Account Allocation Committee.

“You can count on your fingers the number of large-scale mechanised farmers we have in the country as it is in the developed climes.

“Furthermore, to make agriculture attractive, we need to take the issue of value addition seriously by supporting local processing,” he said.

https://punchng.com/sallah-prices-of-food-items-soar-in-lagos-markets/

MemoriesAndMe:
Several people around the world are also allergic to lobsters and shellfish. You can just Google "lobster allergy" or "shellfish allergy".

WizardOfNG:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2D2J5I5UzUA?si=FwzUJ9n6b8fTbHVX

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, unveiled Makarios Aquatic Park located in Aiyeteru, Ibeju along the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos.

The N6bn project is celebrated as the first multi-sensory aquatic park in sub-Saharan Africa.

The innovative park is expected to offer a unique recreational experience and serve as a major attraction, boosting tourism and the local economy in the area.

The project, envisioned and developed by Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, underscores a commitment to transforming the region into a premier destination for both residents and visitors.

https://punchng.com/sanwo-olu-unveils-ashimolowos-n6bn-makarios-aquatic-park/

MemoriesAndMe:
I had a similar experience in the past from eating lobsters from a Chinese restaurant. I didn't know I was allergic to it as that was my first time trying it.

My body started itching and my face got swollen just like hers. Wifey simply got me Benadryl and another allergy pill. It was gone overnight like nothing happened.

I've since avoided lobsters from then.

ezegenigbonine:
Allergic reaction

Ilekokonit:
https://nypost.com/2024/06/12/us-news/chicago-hitwoman-used-hijab-disguise-in-botched-contract-killing/

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/us-hitwoman-used-hijab-disguise-205031121.html?guccounter=1

Mbanda:
You said am not being honest here, ok you that is honest show us links and pictures of Yoruba drug traffickers.

Am waiting...

Funshowilliams:
This is one common thing with you Yorubas when they catch u committing a crime u start saying is John that first did it ..I know you are a old man but it’s clear u still don’t have sense playing blaming games if you do the crime boy u do the time Nigeria is gonna change and things won’t be business as usual so brace up

Mbanda:
Otokoto is an old story besides, you guys don't believe that people of other Nigerian tribes are also involve in drug trafficking too. The blame and attack always go to Igbos. Ritual killings and skull mining is yruba thing don't shift the goal post.

Mbanda:
I don't just know the kind of evil people we the Igbos are sharing this country with. This is human life we are talking about here, you won't see this thread grow beyond one page. But if it happened to be about Igbo man with drugs now, this thread will be infested with Igbo haters and before one can say, "jack" this thread will go up to 15 pages.

overseasnbeyond:
Change your orientation, my cousin just got enlisted in US army, she is in training now.
That is the best you can do for United State at age 18- 26 .
It called selected service system.
There are consequences for men who fail to register as they could be denied federal benefits
Also, if you serve in the US Military, you have access to scholarship, veteran medical services and other good stuffs

God1000:
female soldiers are not sent to war front, they are used for other activities.


By the way some of you women claim you can do whatever a man can do

God1000:
Veteran Nollywood Actor and producer Ugezu J. Ugezu, Celebrates His Daughter, Akabuaku, Who's An Officer In The U.S. Army.

Ugezu J. Ugezu wrote




https://www.facebook.com/100078043696371/posts/pfbid0NQmJkC67LEfHXj4x5JCYjS2G2uvUnmN8GHUTkdqxXqe7nBPAWbyRxqtFtzpwLocxl/?app=fbl

Thevoice126:
Davido Visit Pastor Tobi and Friends in London as he Beg and Invite them for his Wedding on 25th

Watch video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moVkENny46U

illicit:
Colonel Apata

Teni's dad?

spagettiluv:
Attacker in Chief : Colonel (later Major General) Apata of blessed memory.

God grant you eternal light and peace, bossman.

spagettiluv:
The Sierra Leone Civil War (1991–2002), or the Sierra Leonean Civil War, was a civil war in Sierra Leone that began on 23 March 1991 when the Revolutionary United Front (RUF), with support from the special forces of Liberian dictator Charles Taylor's National Patriotic Front of Liberia (NPFL), intervened in Sierra Leone in an attempt to overthrow the Joseph Momoh government. The resulting civil war lasted almost 11 years, and had up to 70,000 casualties;an estimated 2.5 million people were displaced during the conflict.


Wikipedia

spagettiluv:
I guess nah Yoruba be those who have been saying this on twitter

Noerection:
There are markets for “this” here in Nigeria before taking what belong to us to another country
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZdw8LsUYJk