On Women
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NLC to begin indefinite strike over N70,000 minimum wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared an indefinite strike scheduled to start on Dec. 1, 2024, if the Federal Government does not implement the new minimum wage of N70,000 promised in July 2024. This…
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Iraq to legalise child marriage, to reduce age of consent from 18 to 9
The Iraqi government is moving to amend the marriage law that allows men to marry young children as the government has reduced the age of consent from eighteen years to nine years. The proposed amendment…
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to re-serve as Director-General of WTO, emerges as sole candidate
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has announced that Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the current Director-General, is the sole nominee to lead the organisation for a second four-year term. This confirmation came on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in…
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Nigerian Stars Tems and Yemi Alade Earn Grammy Nominations
Nigerian singers Tems and Yemi Alade have received Grammy nominations for the 67th annual ceremony, as revealed on Nov. 8, 2024. The Grammy Awards recognise outstanding achievements in the music industry, with nominees across various…
