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Organised labour don’t know Nigeria is broke; we’ll show them – Ngige

John Ogunsemore Sep 11, 2020 0

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, says organised labour keeps embarking on strike action because they are unaware of the true state of government finances.He said that President Muhammadu Buhari has therefore…

Government

FG Spends N15.8 On Hazard Allowances – Ngige

Adebusola Oyerinde Jul 28, 2020 0

The Federal Government says it has so far spent N15.8 billion on hazard allowances in its teaching hospitals and medical centres across the country.The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, stated this in Abuja while…

Politics

Apologise for attack on Tinubu – Arewa youths berate Ngige

John Ogunsemore Jul 23, 2020 0

A group, Arewa Youths for Peace and Security (AYPS), has charged Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, to apologise to National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.The group stated this while…

News

(Video): Ngige blasts Hon Faleke, tells him to respect him like Tinubu

John Ogunsemore Jul 22, 2020 0

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige was at daggers drawn with Chairman of the House Committee on Finance, Hon. James Faleke during the week over the suspension of the board of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund…

Features

I’m not disqualified from 2021 Anambra guber poll – Ngige kicks

John Ogunsemore May 25, 2020 0

Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige says he has not ruled out the chance of recontesting for the seat of Governor of Anambra State in 2021.He stated this over the weekend in an interaction with newsmen shortly after…

Politics

2023 presidency: Ndigbo must not repeat Moghalu’s mistake – Ngige

John Ogunsemore Jan 28, 2020 0

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige has said that former presidential candidate, Prof. Kingsley Moghalu was eminently qualified for the post of president but made a mistake in contesting on the platform of a…

Politics

Why Ogbonnaya Onu is not South-East APC leader – Ngige

John Ogunsemore Jan 20, 2020 0

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, has said that APC National Vice Chairman (Southeast), Chief Emma Eneukwu, is the leader of the party in the zone.Ngige stated this while reacting to reports that the Minister of…

Politics

Show you believe in one Nigeria by voting APC – Ngige tells Ndigbo

John Ogunsemore Jan 12, 2020 0

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, has urged the South-East geopolitical zone to demonstrate their belief in one Nigeria by joining and voting for the All Progressives Congress (APC).Ngige, a former governor of…

Politics

“Until an Igbo man becomes president, Nigeria will not progress” – Ohanaeze…

John Ogunsemore Jan 7, 2020 0

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has faulted Labour Minister, Dr Chris Ngige's claim that Igbo people must join the All Progressives Congress (APC) to make it easier for the South-East geopolitical zone to produce the…

Politics

Prepare for crisis if Ngige is returned as minister – Organised labour warns FG

John Ogunsemore Jul 29, 2019 0

The Nigeria Labour Congress has described erstwhile Minister of Labour, Dr Chris Ngige, as unfit for the ministry and should be given another portfolio if cleared by the Senate.According to the Secretary of NLC, Dr Peter Ozo-Eson,…

News

NSITF Board tussle: Enejamo-Isire is Chairman, Presidency declares

Ismaila Chafe May 12, 2019 0

The Presidency says Mr Austin Enejamo-Isire is the authentic Chairman of the Board of Directors, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), and will be inaugurated at Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday.The…

Government

Ngige urges workers to disregard NLC call for protest on Monday

Joan Nwagwu May 10, 2019 0

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, has asked workers to disregard the call by Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for a one- day national protest on Monday.Ngige made the call in a statement issued by Mr Nwachukwu Obidewe,…

Government

“We’re traumatised” – Ngige, neighbours consider suing NLC over blocking of…

John Ogunsemore May 10, 2019 0

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, says he and his neighbour are considering taking legal action against the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over the blockage of their houses by the union.Ngige, who spoke with State…

News

We’ll protest on Wednesday over Ngige’s failure to inaugurate NSITF board – Labour

Joan Nwagwu May 7, 2019 0

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) will on Wednesday protest against the failure of the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, to inaugurate the board of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF).NLC President Ayuba Wabba…

Government

Lagos Visit: Buhari inaugurates reconstructed Ayinke House

Folasade Adeniran Apr 24, 2019 0

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Lagos inaugurated the Institute of Maternal and Child Health (Ayinke House), located within the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja.Buhari, shortly on arrival at the venue…

Government

2019: Ngige describes Ohaneze’s endorsement of Atiku as partisan

Francis Onyeukwu Jan 27, 2019 0

The Minster of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, has described the endorsement of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar, by the Ohaneze Ndigbo as partisan.Ngige said what played out was mere…

Politics

Ngige Calls Himself Prophet, Predicts Victory For Buhari In 2019

John Ogunsemore Jan 2, 2019 0

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, has described himself as a "prophet" that Igbo people should listen to on the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari.According to the minister, who spoke at the Muhammadu Buhari…

Politics

Buhari’s Cloning Allegation Is Gutter Talk – Ngige

John Ogunsemore Dec 9, 2018 1

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, has described as "gutter talk" the allegation that President Muhammadu Buhari is cloned.Ngige disclosed this during a chat with reporters in Obosi , Idemili North Local Government…

Metro

FG will not restrain activities of organised labour-Ngige

Joan Nwagu Oct 25, 2018 0

The Federal Government says it will not restrain the activities of organised labour in the country but will continue to engage them in dialogue.Dr Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour and Employment, spoke in Abuja, when a delegation of…

News

No Agreement on New Minimum Wage Yet – Federal Government

Tony Abu Momoh Oct 11, 2018 0

Contrary to circulating reports that an agreement had been reached on a new minimum wage structure for the country, the Nigerian Federal Government had come out to deny the reports stating that no new deal had been reached on the new…

Politics

Sack Ngige Now – SSANU Urges Buhari

Mohammed Lawal Sep 27, 2018 0

Hajiya Hadiza Kabir, National Women Leader, Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, (SSANU) on Thursday, called for immediate removal of the Labour Minister, Mr Chris Ngige from office.Kabir, made the call in a telephone…

News

Minimum Wage: Workers Must Smile Before 2019 Elections – Ngige

News Agency of Nigeria Sep 14, 2018 0

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, says the Buhari administration is a labour friendly government, which is determined to put smiles on the faces of Nigerian workers before 2019 elections especially regarding the minimum…

Politics

Buhari healthier than 80% of Nigerians – Ngige

John Ogunsemore Sep 4, 2018 0

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari has better health than 80 per cent of Nigerians.He added that a combination of the president's age, health and experience stands him in good…

News

New Minimum Wage No Longer Feasible – Federal Government

Tony Abu Momoh Aug 22, 2018 0

The Federal Government may have dashed the expectation of millions of Nigerian workers as it declared that the proposed new minimum wage expected to be implemented in September was no longer feasible.The Minister of Labour and…

Government

“It’s blatant falsehood to say I award contracts” – Ngige tells Oshiomhole

John Ogunsemore Jul 25, 2018 0

The Minister of Labour and Employment has refuted a statement made by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole that he awards contracts for agencies under his ministry without recourse to the boards of…

Politics

“I won’t condone disrespect for my office” – Oshiomhole shades Ngige

John Ogunsemore Jul 23, 2018 0

The National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, has said he would not condone disrespect for his office from any minister or government official in the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government.He made this known while interacting…

Business

We rescued Nigerians from joblessness with 8 million farming, carpentry jobs – Minister

Business Editor Jan 7, 2018 0

The minister of labour and productivity, Dr. Chris Ngige has revealed that the Buhari administration has provided over 8 million lucrative blue collar jobs in order to rescue Nigerians from the jaws of joblessness.Speaking to the media…

Government

PENGASSAN Strike: “Don’t Ruin Christmas For Nigerians”- Ngige

Femi Famutimi Dec 18, 2017 0

With a nationwide set to start today, the Minister of Labour and Employment Senator Chris Ngige has implored members of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) to shelve their planned strike.Ngige…

Government

JOHESU Strike: FG should not be blamed – Ngige

Uju Sep 27, 2017 0

Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, said Federal Government should not be blamed for ongoing strike by the National Association of Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU).He stated this at the opening of a conciliation meeting…

Education

ASUU Strike: No progress without quality education, NLC tells FG, ASUU

Uju Sep 7, 2017 0

The Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC) has called on the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities to embrace collective bargaining as there was no way progress would be made without quality education.Mr Ayuba Wabba, NLC…

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