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• Governor Monday Okpebholo Cites Collaborative Labour Relations as Catalyst for Rapid Edo State Development

  Published: May 1, 2026

  Section: Africa

  During the 2026 Workers’ Day celebrations, Governor Monday Okpebholo highlighted that constructive engagement with labour unions has been central to his administration's ability to...

• Governor Inuwa Yahaya Approves 100% Minimum Wage Implementation for Gombe Local Government Staff

  Published: May 1, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Gombe State Governor Inuwa Yahaya has marked the 2026 Workers' Day by approving the full implementation of the new national minimum wage for all local government employees. The mov...

• UNIMED Vice-Chancellor prioritizes staff welfare and mental health to drive medical education excellence

  Published: May 1, 2026

  Section: Africa

  On Workers’ Day 2026, Professor Ebunoluwa Adejuyigbe, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), outlined the institution's commitment to staff well-being. By...

• Fallacy of Nominal Comparison: Former AfDB Adviser Argues Nigerian Petrol Costs Among Highest Globally Based on Labor-Time Metrics

  Published: Mar 30, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Economist Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka has challenged the narrative that Nigeria enjoys "cheap" fuel, labeling direct currency comparisons as an economic fallacy. By measuring purchasin...