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Labour Minister Briefs TUC on FG Efforts to Address Grievances

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3 years ago

September 20, 2023

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Labour Minister Briefs TUC on FG Efforts

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Bako Lalong, held a second meeting with the leadership of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to update them on the efforts made by the Federal Government to address their grievances. This meeting followed their previous meeting where labor issues were discussed.

The Minister in the company of the Minister of State Hon. Nkeiruka Onyeajeocha told the TUC that after their last meeting, he met with the President to highlight some of the issues raised by the Labour.

He appealed to the TUC to exercise more patience explaining that before the President left for UNGA in New York, he was fully briefed and gave further directives on the implementation of issues put before him, particularly when he personally met with the labour leaders.

Before the meeting went into a closed door session, the Minister thanked the TUC for accepting to come for the briefing which shows that they are committed to the Nigerian project and are open to dialogue for greater industrial harmony.

On his part, TUC President Comrade Festus Osifo said the TUC appreciates the efforts of the Minister but there has to be more action than promises because workers are getting more inpatient due to hardship occasioned by the removal of subsidy.

He said the workers are facing enormous pressures that are making life very difficult which makes the leadership of TUC to have sleepless nights.

Osifo however said that the TUC hopes that between the next two weeks, the President would have done everything possible to arrive at a conclusion which the workers are eager to hear in order to douse the tension and threat for withdrawal of services by workers.

After the meeting, the TUC said it held fruitful discussions and hoped that the government will live up to its promises and responsibility for ensuring the welfare of workers and Nigerians in general.

Meanwhile, the Minister continued his engagement with the technical team from the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on proposed Ministerial derivables for the actualisation of the 8 Presidential Priorities and focus areas.

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NIA to Honour Past Governing Council Members, Former Director Generals

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10 minutes ago

April 14, 2026

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The Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) is pleased to announce plans to honour its past Governing Council Members and Director General in recognition of their invaluable contributions to the growth and development of the Association.

This initiative underscores the Association’s deep appreciation for the visionary leadership, dedication, and selfless service of those who have steered the affairs of the NIA over the years. Their efforts have laid a solid
foundation for the Association’s achievements and strengthened its role as the collective voice of the insurance industry.

The event is scheduled to take place on Thursday,30 April 2026, at the Insurers House, 42 Saka Tinubu Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, under the theme, “Service as the Cornerstone of Leadership and Institutional Legacy.”

Speaking on the significance of the initiative, the Chairman of the NIA, Mr. Kunle Ahmed, noted that honouring past Governing Council Members and Director Generals is not only a mark of respect but also a way of preserving the Association’s rich legacy.

He said that their guidance and commitment have been instrumental in shaping policies, fostering industry collaboration, and promoting public confidence in insurance as a tool for national development.

Kunle emphasized that the structures laid down by the past leaders, the values they upheld, and the sacrifices they made continue to resonate in the Association’s present achievements.

He noted: “Institutions are built over time, but their true strength lies in the people who devote themselves in service.

“This event is our way of pausing to honour those whose leadership and sacrifices created the pathway we now walk. Their legacy is not confined to history—it lives on in every milestone we celebrate today.”

The NIA Chairman further stated that by celebrating the Association’s past leaders, the NIA preserves its history, reinforces its values, and set a clear benchmark for future leadership.

According to him, the progress the Association enjoy today is firmly anchored in the foresight and dedication of its past leaders.

“Without question, they remain the bedrock of the NIA’s enduring relevance and success, he said.”

The ceremony will bring together industry stakeholders, regulators, and partners to celebrate these distinguished leaders and reaffirm the Association’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth.

The NIA looks forward to this memorable occasion as it continues to build on the foundations laid by its past leaders while charting new paths for the future of insurance in Nigeria.

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40-year-old man bags two-year prison sentence over stolen car

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2 hours ago

April 14, 2026

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A magistrates’ court in Jos on Tuesday sentenced a 40-year-old painter, Dominic Maitala, to two years’ imprisonment for stealing a car.

The magistrate, Irene Pati, sentenced the convict, who pleaded guilty to the charge.

Ms Pati, however, gave the convict the option of a N100,000 fine and ordered him to pay N7 million in compensation and, in default, to serve an additional year in prison.

Earlier, the prosecutor, Ibrahim Gokwat, told the court that the complainant, Peter Walar, reported the case on March 17 at the Area Command Metro Police Station.

Mr Gokwat said the convict was told to watch the car at the garage, but he took the car away and claimed he was drunk and did not know who stole the car from his house, where he had parked it overnight.

(NAN)