The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has threatened to shut down medical services in the nation's capital if their six-month unpaid salaries are not settled. Consequently, the doctors issued a 14-day ultimatum to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to meet their demands. The President, Dr George Ebong, who issued the…

The festive season is almost here—Christmas lights, owambe vibes, and the constant chorus of “come chop” invites. While the joy of the season is unmatched, the economic reality can be tough. Salaries seem to vanish faster than Harmattan dew when festivities take centre stage. Don’t worry; with a bit of planning and street smarts, you…

Local council unions have urged the Federal Government to make workers’ salaries a first-line charge on the Federation account and pay directly to statutory bodies, including the Local Government Service Commission.

Teachers in Kwara State have commended the state government for prompt payment of their salaries, cash-backing of the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) teachers' promotions of 2021 and 2022, and the recent 2023 and 2024 promotion approvals. Speaking at this year's World Teachers Day celebration in Ilorin, the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT),…

Sen. Monday Okpebholo, APC candidate for the Edo governorship election has pledged to pay the outstanding salaries of the local government workers within first 100 days in office if elected. The pledge is contained in a statement by Kassim Afegbua, Director of Media for the APC Governorship Election Campaign Council on Thursday in Benin. Afegbua…

The Joint Committee on Electoral Matters has proposed a 30/40 percent reduction in the salaries of lawmakers. The committee made the proposal on Monday during an interactive session with the Judiciary and political parties, led by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, on the National Assembly Review and amendment…