Author: Akintayo Adams

Claudia Sheinbaum has been elected as the first woman president in Mexico’s 200-year history. The President National Electoral Institute spoke with state reporters and disclosed Sheinbaum had between 58.3% and 60.7% of the vote, according to a statistical sample. Opposition candidate Xóchitl Gálvez pulled between 26.6% and 28.6% of the vote and Jorge Álvarez Máynez garnered 9.9% and 10.8% of the vote. Sheinbaum’s Morena party was also projected to hold majorities in both chambers of Congress. Xaudia Sheinbaum, a climate scientist and former Mexico City mayor said that her two competitors had called her and conceded her victory. “I will…

Nigeria, through the Central Bank have cleared $831m out of the $850m owed to International Airlines. This was made known by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on its website. “At its peak in June 2023, Nigeria’s blocked funds amounted to $850 million, significantly affecting airline operations and finances in the country. Carriers faced difficulties in repatriating revenues in US dollars, and the high volume of blocked funds led some airlines to reduce their operations and one carrier to temporarily cease operations to Nigeria, which severely impacted the country’s aviation industry,” it read. “However, as of April 2024, 98% of…

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has blamed the Labour Unions for shutting down power grids across the nation. This was contained in a statement titled “GRID SHUT DOWN : LABOUR UNION DELIBERATELY SHUTS DOWN THE NATIONAL GRID” signed by Ndidi Mbah, GM, Public Affairs, and shared via the official X handle of the company. It was revealed that the events happened in the dark of the night across their stations in zones making up the country. “The Transmission Company of Nigeria hereby informs the general public that the Labour Union has shut down the national grid, resulting in black…

Wale Ẹdun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy has disclosed what he feels serves as the reason for international companies fleeing the country. However, he said, the government is working on the economic and investment climate to attract more multinationals into Nigeria. He was a guest on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme. “One of the major drawbacks one of the major impediments for them (exiting multinationals) was they did not have a liquid foreign exchange market,” he said. “Now, we have a willing buyer, willing seller foreign exchange market. It is elevated, may be not at…

The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has revealed it will shut down ports, terminals and jetties across the federation. This is in compliance with the directive of the Organized Labour on embarking on an indefinite strike. The strike is due to commence on Monday, June 3 (Today) after the failure of the FG to meet the demands of the Labour Unions on minimum wage and electricity tariff hike. In a statement, Kennedy Ikemefuna, spokesman of MWUN made it known that the indefinite nationwide strike exercise will affect port operations. “The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria has directed its members…

Wale Ẹdun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy says the proposed minimum wage by the Labour Unions is not affordable. The organised labour is demanding ₦494,000 national minimum wage but the FG is offering ₦60,000. Edun disclosed this while appearing as a guest on Channels Television Sunday Politics. Edun noted that the worker deserves to be paid and negotiation is an integral part of democracy. “Given what is going on, he deserves a change and in fact by law, every five years, maybe we don’t have to wait till five years to set a new wage…

The meeting between the National Assembly leadership and the Organized Labour have ended in deadlock. The meeting was premised on stopping the planned indefinite strike by the Unions. However, a resolution was never near, and that means the strike announced by the Labour Unions would go on as planned on Monday, June 3. The outcome of the meeting was made known by Festus Osifo, Chairman of the Trade Union Congress (TUC). “The Senate President appealed to us to call off the strike. But we can’t sit here and call off the strike because we have others organs. We will take…

Aviation Unions have ordered their members to withdraw services across airports in Nigeria. This, according to them, is in compliance with the directive of the Organized Labour to embark on indefinite strike. The order was contained in a joint statement signed by Comrade Ocheme Aba, General Secretary NUATE; Comrade Frances Akinjole, Deputy General Secretary ATSSSAN; Comrade Abdul Rasaq Saidu, Secretary General ANAP and Comrade Olayinka Abioye General Secretary NAAPE directed all branches to comply. “In compliance with the directive from our labour labores-—Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria—we hereby inform the general public, aviation service providers, airline…

José Mourinho has been unveiled the new coach at Fenerbahçe. The legendary former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Chelsea gaffer put pen to paper at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium much to the delight of the club supporters in their thousands. José signed a two-year deal, and later addressed the fans who he lauded for making him feel at home in an instant. “I want to thank you for your love, the love that I felt from the first moment where my name was first connected with Fenerbahce,” he said. “Normally, a coach is loved after victories. In this case I…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of 3,921 withheld results of candidates that sat for the just concluded UTME. The board further revealed that 24,535 candidates are to attempt the rescheduled 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This was contained in a statement signed on Sunday by JAMB’s spokesman, Dr Fabian Benjamin.  “The Board has painstakingly analysed the process and conduct of the 2024 UTME in some centres where there are strong proofs of substantial non-compliance with the Board’s standards,” it read. ”Consequently, 24,535 candidates have been rescheduled to retake the examination in their chosen…