Appointments
13 hours ago
In compliance with the Nigerian Oil and Gas Content Development Act, Green Energy International Limited (GEIL), the operator of Otakikpo marginal field OML 11, Lekoil Oil & Gas Investment Limited (JV) in partnership with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has commenced the training of several Nigerians in oil and gas engineering. Aimed…
15 hours ago
At the recent nationwide public hearing on the new national minimum wage held across the six geo-political zones, governors demanded a review of the revenue allocation formula to enable them to implement the proposed national minimum wage.
16 hours ago
The Convener, Edo Disability Forum (EDF), Melody Omosah has called on government and other stakeholders for sustainability and policies targeted at addressing the challenges of persons with Disabilities (PWDs), particularly in empowering inclusivity and adaptability in an emergency.
16 hours ago
The Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Limited has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to youth empowerment in Nigeria.
11 Apr
The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has welcomed the living wage agreement reached by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), describing it as a major victory for working people.
11 Apr
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have described the leadership style of the late unionist, Ali Ciroma as exceptional, saying he exhibited unwavering dedication, unyielding commitment
11 Apr
The Alake of Egbaland, Dr Michael Gbadebo, has acknowledged the achievements of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) in promoting human resource (HR) management and the development of professionals in Nigeria.
11 Apr
The Nigeria Marketing Research Association (NiMRA) has elected the Chief Executive Officer, Pierrine Consulting, Seyi Adeoye, as the new president of the association.
9 Apr
If not properly applied, subsidies may disproportionately benefit wealthier individuals who can afford goods and services and lead to the widening of income inequalities in the country, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has warned.
9 Apr
Amidst the backdrop of socioeconomic challenges, including the high cost of living, Nigerian workers are already anticipating a new minimum wage that reflects the current market realities.
4 Apr
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has reviewed significant decisions relating to living wages and initiatives to strengthen social justice.
4 Apr
NEM Insurance Plc has empowered female entrepreneurs with N100,000 financial grant to support the growth and expansion of their businesses.
4 Apr
To commemorate its 40th anniversary, Junior Chamber International (JCI), Ikeja Branch has indicated its resolve to focus on four key projects in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), while restating its commitment to youth empowerment.
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1 hour ago
Popular Nigerian socialite Pascal Okechukwu, known as Cubana Chief Priest, will be arraigned in court the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for naira abuse. Cubana Chief Priest is facing a three-count charge for allegedly violating the Central Bank Act of 2007. EFCC accused Cubana Chief Priest of spraying and tampering with the naira by…
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Nigeria’s economy is projected to grow to 3.3 per cent this year, while it may recede to 3.0 per cent in 2025. In its latest World Economic Outlook report, ‘Steady but slow: Resilience amid divergence,’ the International Monetary Fund said that Nigeria’s economy is expected to better 2023 growth which was pegged at 2.9 per…
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The electricity crisis in Nigeria has defied various attempts at solving the problem and giving Nigerians the benefits of enjoying stable electricity and a good quality of life for more than half a century. It is no secret that the nation’s power infrastructures were abandoned for several decades, by successive governments notwithstanding the exponential growth…
2 hours ago
The Kaduna State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, set up a 13-man adhoc committee to investigate financial transactions, loans, grants, and project execution under the immediate-past Governor of the State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai. Specifically, Yusuf Mugu, a member representing Kaura constituency, moved the motion on a matter of public importance that the loans borrowed by…
2 hours ago
Gunmen on Tuesday invaded the Secretariat of Ilejemeje local government area in Ẹda-Oniyọ, Ekiti State, vandalized the council buildings and injured one person. The hoodlums who were heavily armed with dangerous weapons like guns, charms, and cutlasses invaded the Secretariat at about 10:am. An eyewitness who did not want his name mentioned told newsmen that…
3 hours ago
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is unhappy with the Governor Abba Yusuf led New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) administration of Kano state for allegedly masterminding what it termed as "the political persecution" of its National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. APC, in a statement by its national publicity secretary, Mr Felix Morka, described the…
3 hours ago
Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the House of Representatives have issued President Bola Tinubu a three three-month ultimatum to resolve the worsening insecurity across the country or face mass from Nigerians. The minority lawmakers said they remained united, indivisible, and committed to acting as a watchdog on behalf of the Nigerian…
3 hours ago
The Federal Government has announced it has kicked off the disbursement of the N50,000 Presidential Conditional Grant Scheme to nano businesses nationwide. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Doris Uzoka-Anite, dislcosed this in a statement on Tuesday. According to the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), Nano businesses are enterprises that have…
3 hours ago
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Tuesday, closed its defence in the petition filed by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its candidate, Murtala Ajaka, against the election victory of Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi.
3 hours ago
Former campaign spokesman President Bola Tinubu in southeast and current Chairman of Forum of Former Members of Enugu State House of Assembly (FOF-MENHA), Dr. Josef Onoh has through his weight behind the Minister of State for Defence, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, in urging the president’s appointees from the northern extraction to stand up in Defence of…