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Labour to unveil new proposal at meeting with FG team today
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) will continue its negotiation for a new Minimum Wage at the federal government Tripartite Committee meeting in Abuja, on Tuesday.
BusinessDay reliably gathered, week end that both the NLC and the Trade Union Congress TUC, may come up with fresh proposals on Tuesday, as part of measures to reach an early compromise.
While the federal government is proposing a minimum wage of N57,000, the organised labour moved its demands from N615,00 to N497,000, last week.
A top official of the NLC told BusinessDay that the NLC will unveil fresh proposal at the Tuesday meeting, but added that ” we are keeping this figure secret for now”.
Last week’s meeting was attended by some Governors, including Hope Uzodinma of Imo state and Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, while, Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State, attended the meeting via zoom.
…Seeks minimum.wage for Journalists
Joe Ajaero, the NLC President, while speaking during his visit to the Nigeria Union of Journalists headquarters in Abuja on Monday,, said the Union is interested in working with media stakeholders to negotiate a uniform salary template for practicing Journalists
Ajaero who noted the contributions of journalists in the battle for restoration of the current democratic dispensation, however, lamented that journalists have continued to suffer neglect despite the risks associated with their job and sacrifices they make in nation building.
“Unlike those days when journalists will running from one business centre to the other to send stories, today technology has made things easier.
The NLC President who described journalists as endangered species, added that” beyond that, the welfare of journalists is being neglected.
“As journalists we advocate for everybody but nobody for us .
“We fight for others and not for ourselves. There are media houses that have not paid salaries for almost one year. I think we should all meet and talk to ourselves.
“I am advocating for a consultative machinery that will even it is every two years to negotiate with all media employers in the country a minimum wage or industry salary benchmark for journalists”..
Ajaero said this benchmark can be further classified into those employed by the federal government, states and the private sector.
He also appealed to the NUJ to join hands with the labour movement to seek ways of resolving the challenges facing journalists, adding that ” despite the new technology, the practice of journalism in Nigeria is getting worse in terms of security and welfare.
Ajaero who described NUJ as his union lamented that journalists are in a peculiar situation when it comes to the issue of welfare because no one negotiates for them.
Speaking on.the treatment recently being meted to journalists by security agents, Ajaero said that the freedom of the press should not be hindered in any form by the government.
He said that where a journalist runs foul of the law, he should be prosecuted according to the law not kidnapped.
While welcoming the NLC president and his delegation, Chris Isiguzo, NUJ national president, commended Ajaero for identifying some of the key challenges of the media profession in Nigeria.
Isiguzo appealed to the organised labour to find a way of carrying the interest of journalists along whenever they are protesting worker’s welfare.
He spoke about the issue of regulation of the media profession especially the manner online media organs spring up and the hatchet job some of them try to do.
Isiguzo said that the NUJ is proposing the setting up of the National Ombudsman for the media to regulate the practice as well as look into issues of poor remuneration that is bedeviling the sector.
He said that NUJ has also proposed an accompanying Bill of Rights to protect the rights, welfare and interests of practicing journalists.
Source: Businessday
As ex-President Goodluck Jonathan enters the race for the 2027 election, the political atmosphere is increasingly charged with speculation regarding the possibility of Jonathan winning the race.
Should Jonathan eventually win the election, Nigerian citizens could experience another change of government in many sectors. Click link to continue reading.
The likelihood of former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan entering the presidential race in 2027 is becoming increasingly apparent, particularly given the recent developments surrounding his potential candidacy.
Reports suggest that Jonathan is discreetly meeting with key political figures across the country, which adds to the anticipation surrounding his possible return to politics. Click link to continue reading.
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The Dollar to Naira exchange rate in the black market continues to highlight Nigeria’s forex supply challenges, with many individuals and businesses relying on the parallel market for transactions.
CBN maintains tighter controls and a lower rate at official windows, limited access and allocation restrictions force most importers, businesses, and students abroad to turn to the parallel market, where prices reflect actual demand and supply pressures. Click link to continue reading.
What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)?
See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for yesterday 10th September, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates.
The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players buy a dollar for N1530 and sell at N1545 yesterday 10th September 2025, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC). …CLICK LINK TO CONTINUE READING
Please note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not recognize the parallel market (black market), as it has directed individuals who want to engage in Forex to approach their respective banks.
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) Black Market Exchange Rate Today
Buying Rate N1525
Selling Rate N1535
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) CBN Rate Today
Highest Rate N1510
Lowest Rate N1506
Please note that the rates you buy or sell forex may be different from what is captured in this article because prices vary.
Isaac Fayose, younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, has sparked nationwide controversy after declaring that Nigeria belongs only to the Hausa and Yoruba ethnic groups.
In a viral video making the rounds on social media, Fayose dismissed the long-standing belief that Nigeria’s unity rests on a tripod of Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba.
He claimed that the Igbos have been marginalized and not counted among the country’s dominant groups.
He stated: “They said Nigeria belongs to Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba, but that’s a lie… take out that Igbo, stop including them because it’s a lie.”
The remarks have triggered widespread backlash, with many Nigerians accusing him of promoting ethnic hatred and fueling disunity.
Others, however, agreed with his statement, describing it as “an honest truth” about Nigeria’s politics.
Netizens Reactions…
@olaoluwasunnyman reacted: “Honest truth.”
@chefnoka said: “History will never forget you, brother. I’m not Igbo, but I love the way you speak and stand for the truth. We need it to move this nation forward.”
@newbilliy commented: “I’m Yoruba but an Igbo President will make Nigeria great. I love Igbo people and their business mindset.”
@beautyjunctiongh wrote: “God bless you, my brother, for saying the truth.”
@benedictoguama asked: “Where is Jonathan from?”
@daveiyke_donnegro stated: “@isaacfayoseoriginal_ God bless you Sir for speaking the truth. I wish other Nigerians can shun tribalism and unite for the progress of Nigeria. Tribalism us a tool against Nigerians and the unity of Nigeria. Politicians have weaponized tribalism which enables them thrive in continued political and socioeconomic incompetence.”
@realtundr4 added: “I agree with what you said, sir, but look at it, does igbo really have d right candidate? Obi is just chameleon to me he’s not real, neither do they have the leadership experience as our current president @officialasiwajubat, the one and only politician that have ever created more millionaires and successful individual in the whole nation. Make we leave hatred, JAGABAN na baba.”
@wellingtonisgreat commented: “@wellingtonisgreat said: “Nigeria belongs to everybody not hausa, yoruba, igbo, Benin have not been president before let us go? You dey talk anyhow.”
@richeart4u said: “Those that have been president, were they given free or charge? Was there a law that stopped Igbo man from being a president? How do people become a president? Or do you mean Igbo have never been allowed to contest for presidency? Same things goes to women too, why are women not hugely represented in all positions even presidency? No one is stopping anyone from becoming anything, you just have to change your strategy and alignment. You can’t be doing same thing over the years and not get the desired result and still want to stick to that failed pattern to achieve a new result. Igbo people and their candidate must be encompassing. Hausa has been aligning more to Igbo people to get whatever position they wanted and why are they not returning the favour hugely? Align to anyone that can boost your change of winning and be well accommodating and understanding the power of choices and politicking. I might be wrong 0000. Na ma small knowledge I take respond oooo.”
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