Tag: Ngige
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‘Obiano’ll join APC…’ says Ngige
Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, has disclosed that Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, will join the All Progressives Congress (APC) immediately after his tenure. The minister, who spoke to newsmen in Awka, said he was sure of the move, as he knows governor Obiano to be a pragmatist and a realist. “When…
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FG gives update on new minimum wage
Nigeria’s Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has confirmed that the new wage structure will not come into place any time soon. According to Ngige, this is because State Governors are yet to submit their proposal on a new wage system. The Minister told reporters in Anambra State that without a proposal from the…
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Attack on ministers: Ngige replies Oshiomole
Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige has faulted the stand of the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole on the constitution and inauguration of the board members of federal agencies and parastatal under his ministry. READ: BREAKING: Oshiomhole vows to sack Buhari’s ministers over abuse of office The APC…
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Ekiti Guber: Presidency reacts to Ngige’s ‘campaign’ for Fayose
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has reacted to Chris Ngige’s campaign for the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose. TheNewsGuru had earlier reported that, Ngige mistakenly urged people of the state to vote for Fayose, on Saturday, instead of the flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress…
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Why can’t pay new minimum wage by September – FG
A new national minimum wage will not materialize by the end of September as envisaged, Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has said. The September date was just a date to conclude negotiation on minimum wage, Ngige said while speaking with journalists in Abuja yesterday. Outlining the work ahead Ngige said: “The committee on…
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FG inaugurates National Employment Council
The Federal Government has inaugurated the National Employment Council to curb the menace of rising unemployment in the country. Sen. Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment, said this while inaugurating the National Employment Council and unveiling the revised National Employment Policy on Thursday in Abuja. According to Ngige, there is need for a shift…
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[Photos] Osinbajo, Boss Mustapha, Ngige, others attend late Ekwueme’s parade of honour in Abuja
The remains of former Vice President, Dr Alex Ekwueme, arrived at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, for the ‘Parade of Honour’ on Monday in Abuja. Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, Minister of Labour and Productivity, Sen. Chris Ngige and other top…
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Count me out of Anambra Central Senatorial rerun election – Ngige
Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige has denied report that he will be contesting the rerun of Anambra Central Senatorial Election to be held today, (Saturday) 13th of January 2018. The Minister was the candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) at the 2015 Anambra Central Senatorial election. The Court of Appeal in…
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Ngige pleads with PENGASSAN to Shelve planned strike action
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige has appealed to members the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria ( P E N G A S S A N ) to shelve its planned strike scheduled to begin on Monday, December 18 in the spirit of the conciliation brokered between it…
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Money has been disbursed for payment of backlog of resident doctors
As announced by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has begun the payment of backlog of resident doctors nationwide. Dr Ngige made the revelation yesterday at the resumed negotiations between government and the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) in Abuja, where he also explained that the…