Power has finally been restored in Plateau, Bauchi, Gombe, and Benue states after a ten-day blackout that affected several northern states. The disruption began due to the tripping of the 330kV transmission line between Benue and Enugu, causing widespread distress among residents and impacting daily life and businesses. In response, President Tinubu directed the Minister…

Calvin Cloete, a 38-year-old South African man, was sentenced to two life terms and an additional 31 years in prison for the brutal rape and murder of his 21-year-old ex-girlfriend, Carmen Gouws. This ruling was handed down by the High Court of South Africa in Vredendal. Cloete attacked Gouws with an axe on October 7,…

The Benue State government is set to shut down 2,100 primary and secondary schools that are operating illegally as part of a crackdown to ensure educational institutions meet regulatory standards. This initiative, led by the Benue State Bureau for Education Quality Assurance (BEQA) under the direction of Dr. Terna Francis, aims to address the proliferation…

The functions of National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) are:(a) advise the Federal Government on national income policy;(b) recommend the proportions of income growth that should be utilized for a general wage increase;(c) inform the Federal Government of current and incipient trends in wages and propose guidelines within which increase in wages should be…

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Membership of NSIWC (National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission) comprises the chairman, commissioners and other management team members as follows: (a) three full-time Commissioners;(b) the Permanent Secretary, Office of Establishments and Management Services of the Presidency (now Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation);(c) the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Employment,…

The National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC), established by Decree No. 99 of 1993—now recognized as Cap N72 in the Laws of the Federation—was created to oversee and address various aspects of compensation within Nigeria’s Federal Public Service. NSIWC’s core functions encompass handling remuneration-related matters, administering the National Minimum Wage, reviewing Federal Public Service…

ACT ESTABLISHING THE NATIONAL SALARIES, INCOMES AND WAGES COMMISSION CAP N72, LFN 1999 NATIONAL SALARIES, INCOMES AND WAGES COMMISSION ACT(Decree No. 99 of 1993) (23rd August, 1993) (Chapter N72 LFRN 1999 (As Amended)) PART IEstablishment and Membership of the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission SECTION(1) Establishment of the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission(2)…

The NSIWC (National Salaries, Incomes & Wages Commission), established by Act 99 of 1993, plays a critical role in managing the salaries and wages system in Nigeria. The Commission’s establishment was based on recommendations from various ad-hoc panels and commissions dating back to the 1960s, which addressed salary and wage issues for Nigerian workers. However,…

The situation in Benue, particularly in the Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, highlights severe challenges due to persistent insecurity. The prolonged closure of over 20 schools, 13 clinics, and 23 markets due to criminal activities has disrupted essential services, impacting education, healthcare, and economic stability. Local government chairman Justine Shaku aims to rebuild critical infrastructure, focusing…