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4 days ago
The Lagos State House of Assembly has named four new principal officers following the impeachment of the former Speaker, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, on Monday. The Speaker, Mrs Mojisola Meranda (APC-Apapa 1), made this known on Friday while presiding over plenary as the new speaker. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mr Mudashiru Obasa…
4 days ago
A Reward and Employee Benefits Association (REBA), in collaboration with Wellhub, has proffered some mental health strategies aimed at enhancing the safety of line workers.
4 days ago
To ensure inclusivity and encourage broader participation, the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) Nigeria has unveiled guidelines that govern the creation and operation of sectoral groups for members.
4 days ago
The Federal Government has commended the International Labour Organisation (ILO) for sustaining its interventionist programmes in the country.The ILO Abuja office, originally established in Lagos in 1959, has a mandate to oversee ILO
16 Jan
Over the weekend, the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and other critical stakeholders, including tax experts, gathered in Ibadan, Oyo state, to assess their positions on the ongoing tax reform bills, saying a wider and deeper engagement is required.
7 Jan
The year 2024 was marked by multifaceted challenges that tested the resilience of organised businesses. Global shocks and domestic policy dynamics, shaped by ongoing reforms, significantly influenced the economy and disrupted businesses’ projections.
2 Jan
Governments at all levels must comply with the 2024 National Minimum Wage Act provisions from this January, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said. This is just as Congress said that given the economic realities imposed by recent government policies
2 Jan
Contributing only 3.8 per cent to global emissions, Africa bears a disproportionate burden from climate change and adaptation costs despite producing a small percentage of global emissions.
2 Jan
Executive Director of EGO Foundation, Toluwase Olaniyan, has described 2025 as a year of skill acquisition. Noting that as citizens step into 2025, a critical message resonates louder than ever that acquiring practical
2 Jan
A leadership coach, Godman Akinlabi has launched an enterprise development fund aimed at financially empowering faith-based entrepreneurs, driving innovation, and championing sustainable business practices.
24 Dec
The Lagos State Government has stated that it is ready to ensure that noise pollution enforcement during the yuletide season and beyond becomes a thing of the past. This was disclosed to the press by the Honorable Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab. Wahab stressed the need for stakeholders’ cooperation to achieve…
24 Dec
A manufacturer of natural skin care products, Dr Temitope Mayegun, has won the ‘Social Entrepreneur of the Year’ award. Mayegun, who is the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Avila Naturalle, was awarded at the African Women Entrepreneurship
24 Dec
Plans are afoot by the Federal Government to explore job opportunities offered by the green economy to create sustainable jobs for unemployed youths, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dangyadi, has said.

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The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has announced that more deaths have been recorded following the petroleum tanker explosion that occurred over the weekend at Dikko Junction, Abuja-Kaduna Express Way, in Gurara Local Council of the state.
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At least 67 journalists are imprisoned across Africa, reflecting the continent’s current struggle for a free press, according to Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).
7 mins ago
Former Postmaster-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Postal Service, Bisi Adegbuyi, has underlined the integration of local councils into the national identity framework to accelerate progress in achieving universal identity coverage in the country.
7 mins ago
In an atmosphere charged with gratitude and faith, 35 recipients received N500,000 each to kickstart their entrepreneurial pursuits. Two additional beneficiaries were granted N750,000, while popular comedian Valentine Obinwanne
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Growing up, I spent much of my early life with an elderly woman I called “Iya Olobi,” who became a maternal figure to me. She took me in to ease my mom’s stress as a working mother, caring for me even after my mom moved to a nearby house.
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The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) kicked off the week’s trading on a positive note following share price appreciation in Oando Plc and 31 others as market capitalisation appreciated by N10 billion.
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Providus Bank, in collaboration with the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), has unveiled the fifth cohort of its "ProvidusBank SME Programme," marking a significant milestone in the bank's ongoing commitment to supporting entrepreneurs across Nigeria.
11 mins ago
President of the Nigeria Fencing Federation, Adeyinka Samuel, has explained that the country’s successful hosting of the 2025 World Cup persuaded the Commonwealth Fencing Federation (CFF) to award its 2026 championships right to the nation.
13 mins ago
The Leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC), yesterday announced the composition of its Elite Athletes Development and Podium Board with former Nigerian international, Yusuf Ali, as the board’s Chief Executive Office (CEO).
14 mins ago
Artificial intelligence (AI) remains a top priority for business leaders worldwide in 2025. They are strongly focused on reaping tangible results from their AI initiatives. This year, one in three companies globally plans to allocate over $25 million to AI.