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The Nigerian government facilitated a peace agreement between Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), allowing workers to unionize. According to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by both parties, the refinery's management agreed to allow employees to unionize, and
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A peace agreement between Dangote Group and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has been brokered by the Department of State Services (DSS) following a closed-door meeting that lasted for over six hours in Abuja. The meeting, attended by several government officials and union leaders, resulted
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As the Federal Government continues to implement its 5% fuel tax policy, the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has given the government a 14-day ultimatum to withdraw the proposal, failing which the labour unions will embark on a nationwide strike. The move comes as the National Union of Petroleum
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After a tense standoff that threatened to disrupt Nigeria's petroleum supply and distribution, a high-level meeting between the Federal Government, oil industry stakeholders, and organised labour has led to a truce. The crisis was brokered by the Department of State Services (DSS), and attended by key government officials,
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Belarus's Minister of Economy, Yuri Chebotar, emphasized the significance of swift procedural handling and ready construction sites in attracting investors during a visit to the Pinsk region. The Minister visited an industrial park, where he inspected the progress of engineering infrastructure construction. Chebotar stated that the ability to
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State Minister Koga of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry visited Jeju Island, the Republic of Korea, to attend the APEC Small and Medium Enterprise Ministerial Meeting. The meeting focused on innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the APEC region. Japan promoted data free
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Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar has called for ministry officials to conduct a critical analysis of budget management, emphasizing the need for micro-level and critical thinking in policy formulation and budget planning. This request was made during a routine meeting with ministry officials in Jakarta, where the minister urged
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The Regional Production Management held an emergency meeting with the Regional Minister of Caraveli and a representative of the National Fisheries Development Fund (Fondepes) to address the risk situation at the Gramadal Atico artisanal fishing landing, caused by a strong anomalous wave that detached rocks in the area. The situation
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The province of Quang Ngai has taken significant steps to address issues related to Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, but still faces challenges in ensuring the eligibility of its fishing vessels and fisheries management. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment, Phung Duc Tien, emphasized the need for drastic measures
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Economy Minister Gabriel Oddone presented the draft National Budget Law for the 2025-2029 period to the Chamber of Deputies' Budget Committee, outlining the government's strategic priorities, fiscal policy, and tax reform measures. The proposal aims to promote economic growth, reduce poverty and inequality, and strengthen security. The
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The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, met with energy sector leaders in Edmonton to discuss the industry's role in advancing major nation-building projects. The government aims to strengthen competition, productivity, and the adoption of clean technologies, renewable energy, and low-carbon industries. The Major Projects
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Pakistan and Kazakhstan have committed to elevating their historical and cultural ties into a comprehensive economic alliance, with a target of achieving a trade volume of $1 billion. The two nations aim to unlock their trade potential, particularly in areas such as agriculture, leather, small and medium enterprises, and information
