COMMUNIQUE OF THE JOINT NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (NEC)MEETING OF THE NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESS (NLC) AND TRADE UNION CONGRESS (TUC) HELD ON TUESDAY THE 4TH OF JUNE 2024 AT THEOLAITAN OYERINDE HALL, NLC’S NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA. Following the successful commencement of the indefinite nationwide strike action initiated by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade…
A NEW NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE AND HIKE IN ELECTRICITY TARIFF: WHY ORGANISED LABOUR IS STRIKING For about eight months now, Organised Labour, the Federal Government, and the Organised Private Sector have been engaged in negotiations for a new national minimum wage. The negotiation for a new national minimum wage finds its roots in law and…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the licence of Heritage Bank Plc, one of the depositing banks, with immediate effect. This was contained in a press release signed by Mrs Hakama Sidi Ali, Acting Director, Corporate Communications, CBN, on Monday, 3rd June 2024. The press release titled ‘CBN REVOKES THE BANKING LICENCE OF…
The Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS) has said Nigeria reverting to the old National Anthem was a proclamation by the Leader, His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu, the King of kings and Lord of lords. This is coming amid controversy surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s assent to reverting to the old National Anthem, which is…
…as Duke promised to take their plea to the Commission The Commissioner representing Cross River State in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Board, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, has presented a truckload of relief materials to Bakassi returnees to ameliorate the sufferings of the people. Presenting the items to the coordinator of the Bakassi returnees…
New Nigeria National Anthem Lyrics Nigeria we hail thee, Our own dear native land, Though tribe and tongue may differ, In brotherhood, we stand, Nigerians all, and proud to serve Our sovereign Motherland. Our flag shall be a symbol That truth and justice reign, In peace or battle honour’d, And this we count as gain,…
A Niger Delta Businessman, Akinaka Richard, has launched a ferry transport service company known as Abitto Ferry. Abitto Ferry comprises jetties and boats of global standard. CONVERSEER learned that the Abitto Ferry ferries Passengers through the waterways from Calabar in Cross River State to Uyo in Akwa Ibom, and vice versa. According to NigerDelta Insider,…
Cross River State has regained its oil-producing status decades after losing it to Cameroon and Akwa Ibom State. This was disclosed by Governor Bassey Otu on Wednesday, 29th May 2024, during the State of State Address to mark his first anniversary in office. “Fellow Cross Riverians, we are all aware that since the loss of…
Today, Tuesday, 28th May 2024, CONVERSEER brings to you the latest newspaper headlines from across Nigeria and the world. *PUNCH* LP sacks Edo exco, raises 17-man caretaker committee ICYMI: Troubling dreams about Nigeria made us relocate to US — Pastor Sam Adeyemi AGF wrong to join Lagos in LG funds suit — Sanwo-Olu FG announces…
The introduction of the world’s newest currency in April inspired a reggae artist to record a song praising the ZiG, or Zimbabwe Gold. The catchy tune, titled “Zig Mari,” received generous play on state television and radio. The musician, Ras Caleb, received a car and $2,000 — ironically paid in greenbacks, not the new ZiGs…
