Tag: Chris Ngige
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Sharing of N22.1 billion tears varsities staff apart
Sharing of N22.1 billion tears varsities staffs apart
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Stop playing God – Ngige tells Nigerian striking doctors
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, has advised doctors in the country to be humble and carry themselves with dignity, rather than ‘play God or compete with God’. Ngige gave the advice while speaking at the 2nd Summit of Medical Elders Forum (MEF) on Thursday, in Abuja. The forum, organized by the…
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Minimum Wage/ NLAC: In Praise of Minister Chris Ngige, By Issa Aremu
Having related with dozen of Ministers of Labour during my eventful 35 years in the labour movement, I bear witness that Senator Chris Ngige, stands out among the best for his statesmanship in upholding the cherished core values of tripartism, Decent work, defense of workers rights that Nigeria signed into as a long standing member…
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Strike: ASUU opens up on what’s next after negotiations with FG
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said it would now consult with its council to make their final intention known if the strike would be suspended or not. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports ASUU made this known on Friday following negotiations between the federal government (FG) and the Union. The government agreed to use the…
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JUST IN: FG caves in to ASUU request on UTAS
The Federal Government (FG) on Tuesday said it might consider adoption of the University Transparency Account System (UTAS) presented by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). UTAS, proposed by ASUU to the Federal Government, is an alternative emoluments payment platform to the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS). The Labour Minister, Sen. Chris…
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FG urges Resident Doctors to suspend strike
The Federal Government on Tuesday, urged the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), to suspend its ongoing industrial action across the country. Sen. Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment said this in a statement signed by Mr Charles Akpan, Deputy Director, Head, Press and Public Relations in Abuja. Ngige said that it was imperative…
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FG moves to prevent job losses in Aviation sector
The Federal Government has called for social dialogue between the employers and the employees in the Aviation industry to prevent job losses. Senator Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment made the call in a statement signed by Mr Charles Akpan, Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations in the ministry on Friday in Abuja. Ngige…
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FG spends N15.8bn on hazard allowances – Ngige
The Federal Government says it has so far spent N15.8 billion on hazard allowances in its teaching hospitals and medical centres across the country. Sen. Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment, disclosed this while addressing newsmen at a meeting with the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) leadership on Monday in Abuja. The meeting…
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Former aide reveals how Ngige begged Tinubu for a car in 2004
A former Chief Press Secretary to the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige has claimed his ex-boss begged Bola Tinubu, the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for an armoured car. The ex-aide, Chuks Akunna’s disclosure is coming at a time when Ngige compared himself to Tinubu. The Minister had while appearing…
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How suspended NSITF management grew fund to N6b from N326m
The total balance in the account of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) grew from N326 million as at May 2017 to N6 billion, according to the latest figure obtained in the Fund’s financial record, as at the 2nd of July 2020. The feat was achieved by a number of innovations made possible by…