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FG’s N70,000 transport allowance for workers could cost N465.7 billion as TUC rejects the deal

Nigeria’s 70,000 naira transport allowance could cost 465.7 billion naira over six months, and the Trade Union Congress says workers need a permanent raise instead.

Lagos residents, employers and workers must get health insurance by Dec. 31

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says residents, employers and workers must get covered by Dec. 31 ahead of mandatory health insurance enforcement from Jan. 1, 2027.

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FG’s N70,000 transport allowance for workers could cost N465.7 billion as TUC rejects the deal

Nigeria’s 70,000 naira transport allowance could cost 465.7 billion naira over six months, and the Trade Union Congress says workers need a permanent raise instead.

Lagos residents, employers and workers must get health insurance by Dec. 31

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says residents, employers and workers must get covered by Dec. 31 ahead of mandatory health insurance enforcement from Jan. 1, 2027.

Bandits Abduct Over 10 Passengers Travelling to Abuja

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