As expected, a majority in the Senate voted against an additional 1.2 percent increase in the minimum wage on Tuesday. The BBB announced last week that it would vote against the law that regulated the increase, making it clear there would be no majority support.
The combined operating expenses of 10 Nigerian banks rose by 42.51 per cent to N3.23tn in 2023 compared to N2.26tn in the previous year, according to The PUNCH findings This was based on the annual results of the financial institutions filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited. Financial institutions analysed include Access Holdings, FBN Holdings, Zenith Read More
Governor Sani’s confession has already sparked a political conflict in Kaduna State between the supporters of the former Governor, El-Rufai and his hand-picked successor. People, who detest the idea of out-going elected officials seeking to impose those to replace them on the people, smile knowingly.
Michigan State University Board of Trustees will vote today on whether or not to increase meal and housing rates.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau seems beset with problems. Not only is it a federal bureau with zero constitutional authorization to even exist (in which it has lots of company), but it has been dealing with scandals over discrimination in hiring and promotions, as well as squabbles over pay scales. The management has gotten raises, but the rank and file are still at the same rate, despite inflation, which has been well, considerable.
The number of mortgage applications, including refinancings and additions, increased by 16 percent in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same quarter last year. Applications for the purchase of a home increased by 19 percent, De Hypotheker reported on Wednesday. Half of these applications were from young home buyers under the age of 35.
Morocco’s Education Ministry announced on Tuesday that the first installment of the MAD 750 ($73) monthly salary increase for teachers will be disbursed in the April salaries.
U.S. consumer sentiment ebbed in April while inflation expectations for the next 12 months and beyond increased, a survey showed on Friday. The University of Michigan's preliminary reading on the overall index of consumer sentiment came in at 77.9 this month, compared to a final reading of 79.4 in March. Since January, the sentiment index has remained within a very narrow 2.5 point range, well under the 5 points which the University of Michigan said was necessary for a statistically...
The United Kingdom government has increased the general salary threshold for those arriving in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa from £26,200 to £38,700.
MSPs increase the cost of alcohol but opinions remain split over the policy's effectiveness.
(The Center Square) – A proposed bill that would increase the hourly minimum wage in unincorporated King County to $20.29 was given a do-pass recommendation on Tuesday by the King County Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee. Employers with 15 or fewer employees and an annual gross revenue of less than $2 million would have an hourly minimum wage rate of $3 less ($17.29). The reduction would decrease annually by 50 cents until no reduction remains. ...
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