The Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo has sympathised with victims of the recent boat mishap that claimed the lives of some passengers who are indigenes of Kogi State. The Governor, who expressed sadness over the boat accident said he was particularly concerned that most of the victims were women, petty traders and artisans who are involved in legitimate business activities to earn a living and contribute to the economy of the state. A...

The Institute of Leadership Coaching and Strategy (ILCS) has identified bad leadership recruitment processes since 1960, as the reason Nigeria is poor. The President and Chairman of the Governing Council of the institute, Dr Azeez Olasunkade made the remark at the  inaugural Induction Ceremony of ILCS yesterday in Lagos, during the maiden induction, with the theme: “ Nigeria at 64: The Leadership Factor-Which Way Out?” It had in attendance various technocrats, professionals among others physically...

The Nigerian Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress may shut down activities in the affected states from Monday in Katsina, Cross River, and Zamfara states over the non-implementation of the new minimum wage of N70,000, after the Imo State Government sanctioned the implementation of the N70,000 wage on Tuesday. It was learned that the remaining states yet to implement the N70,000 minimum wage for workers are making last-minute moves to ensure the Nigeria Labour Congress does...