Zambian President Slashes His And Senior Cabinet Wages Over Oil, Electricity Price Hike

LAGOS DECEMBER 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Zambian President Edgar Lungu cut his salary and those of senior cabinet ministers Friday, as higher electricity and fuel prices take effect, his office said. The price of petrol gained 10 percent to 17.62 kwacha ($1.27) per litre on Thursday, while that for diesel fuel rose by 9.6 percent to 15.59 kwacha….

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Finally, National Joint Industrial Council Signs Agreement To Increase Seafarers’ Wages

LAGOS AUGUST 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-The National Joint Industrial Council has signed the much awaited conditions of service and Collective Bargaining Agreement for Nigerian seafarers. This is coming after eight years of delay. Speaking during the signing ceremony in Lagos, the Director- General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr Dakuku Peterside, said the condition of service…

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