Justice Maryam Aliyu Hassan of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT, has finally admitted former Minister of Labour, Dr Chris Nwabueze Ngige to a liberal bail in self recognizance pending the the determination of charges against him. The Judge on Thursday adopted the administrative bail earlier granted the former governor of Anambra […]
Former Minister of Labour and Employment Dr.Chris Ngige has been remanded in Kuje prison by High Court of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Gwarinpa, Abuja for alleged N2.2bn contract fraud. Justice Maryam Hassan issued the remand order after the erstwhile minister pleaded not guilty to an eight-count charge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), […]
By Ukpono Ukpong The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige has said that the agitation by workers for more wages was not peculiar to Nigeria. Ngige described the trend as a worldwide phenomenon caused by global economic shocks, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war. Speaking after receiving the Business Day […]
By Ukpono Ukpong As part of efforts to tackle the high rate of unemployment in Nigeria, the Federal Government has revealed plans to launch a labour statistics system where unemployed Nigerians at home and abroad, could apply for available jobs. Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige made this disclosure at a media parley […]
.Says Atiku, Tinubu, Obi, Kwankwaso are good candidates with cognate experience in governance By Ukpono Ukpong Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige has tackled former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo for criticising the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in his controversial New Year letter to Nigerians. The former Anambra State Governor, while reaffirming his […]
.Says FG would adjust workers’ salaries to cushion effect of rising costs of living By Ukpono Ukpong with agency report The Federal Government says it will soon make a pronouncement on salary increase for civil servants to meet up with the economic realities in the country occasioned by inflation. Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr […]
By Ukpono Ukpong The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, has blamed the menace of crude oil theft for the worsening unemployment situation in the country. Ngige said this yesterday while making opening remarks at the 8th Meeting of the National Employment Council in Abuja. Ngige, who is the chairman of the Council, […]
By Ukpono Ukpong The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige has urged the former INEC Chairman and currently, the National Chairman of the opposition Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) to stop exploiting ASUU’s intransigent strike to frustrate the Federal Government. In a statement issued by Senator Chris Ngige Media Office, the minister advised Professor […]
By Ukpono Ukpong and Doosuur Iwambe The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, has apprehended the strike embarked upon by the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) following an emergency meeting between the union, government and other stakeholders, at the instance of the Minister. Ngige had summoned an emergency conciliation meeting between the […]
The Nigerian government has threatened resident doctors who went on an indefinite strike on Thursday with the “no job, no pay” law. Chris Ngige, the minister of labour, made the threat during a Channels Television interview on Friday. “By Tuesday, I will invite them back, If they become recalcitrant, there are things I can do,” […]
On Thursday, the federal government will meet with state governors and the National Petroleum Corporation of Nigeria (NNPC) to find a solution to the petrol pricing problem. Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige revealed the date of the meeting to journalists on Monday at the conclusion of a meeting between the federal government and […]
The Federal Government has called for social dialogue between the employers and the employees in the Aviation industry to prevent job losses. Sen. Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, made the call in a statement, signed by Mr Charles Akpan, Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations in the ministry on Friday […]
The House of Representative has urged President Muhammadu Buhari, to sanction the Minister of Labour, Employment and Productivity, Senator Chris Ngige, for allegedly failing to appear before committee probing cases of human trafficking in the country. READ ALSO: Reps push for investigation of alleged assault of Nigerian students in India The Chairman of the committee […]
In a bid to ensure best practice in labour administration and decent work in line with international labour standard, the federal government in collaboration with its social partners has commenced the review of the nation’s labour laws. Minister of Labour, Sen. Chris Ngige disclosed this at a three- day retreat organized by the Federal Ministry […]
By Ukpono Ukpong, Abuja In a bid to ensure best practice in Labour administration and decent work in line with international Labour standard, the Federal Government in collaboration with its social partners has commenced the review of the National Labour Bills. At a 3 day retreat organized by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, […]
Lagos – Members of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas (NUPENG), on Tuesday suspended its one-day picketing of the headquarters of General Electric (GE), following the intervention of the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige. NUPENG in solidarity with the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), on […]
“You must lobby. You must do some political reengineering. For today, we are not getting it right as Ndigbo. Dr. Chris Ngige, has said. Ngige speaking on what the Igbo ought to do in respect of 2023 presidency said that Igbo must identify with All Progressives Congress (APC) saying the party with firepower win presidency […]
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday administered oaths of office on nine Federal Permanent Secretaries at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Permanent Secretaries were sworn-in in two batches of five and four before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC). The nine permanent secretaries are: Musa Hassan from Borno State, Ahmed Aliyu (Niger State), Olushola Idowu […]
Abuja – The Federal Government has threatened to sanction trade unions that fail to submit details of their yearly audited accounts to the Ministry of Labour and Employment. Dr Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour, Employment and Productivity, in a speech at the fourth Quadrennial National Delegates Conference of the Hotel and Personal Services Senior Staff […]
Enugu – The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has advised Nigerian workers to shun remarks by Timi Frank, the former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of APC that labour leaders have compromised. The Chairman, Enugu State chapter of the Union, Mr. Chukwuma Igbokwe, told newsmen in Enugu on Friday that if government listened to Frank, it might spell […]