Appointments
21 Jan
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has rejected the proposed Commission for Technical and Vocational Education. ASUP President, Shammah Kpanja, said in Abuja that the roles spelt out in the commission are within the purview of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), established in 1977.
21 Jan
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has strongly urged the Federal Government to address the poor road conditions across the country to minimise the involvement of petroleum trucks in accidents.
21 Jan
In a bid to enhance capacity building and professional development in the facility management sector, the Facility Management Master Craft (FMMC) Diploma has set out plans to provide specialised training for aspiring facility managers.
21 Jan
We state unequivocally that the old Port Harcourt Refinery is functional, and the Warri Refinery is also functional as of today. These refineries are working, although not to the full installed capacity yet. I would also confirm that there is enormous work
17 Jan
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…
17 Jan
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.
17 Jan
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.
17 Jan
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
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has directed that the Administrative Department of its Academy be named after the slain officer, Aminu Salisu, killed by a suspected internet fraudster in Anambra. The EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede announced this on Saturday in Abuja at the 2024 EFCC Rewards and Recognition ceremony. Salisu, an Assistant Superintendent…
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Napoli continued their Serie A title charge on Saturday by coming from behind to win a feverish contest with rivals Juventus 2-1 and go six
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Mr Peter Obi, Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 polls, has called for the establishment of more online universities to enhance the development of Nigeria’s education system. Obi made the call at the Nexford University 2024 Graduation on Saturday in Lagos, noting that online education was the only way the country could provide…
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David Moyes was a proud man after he celebrated his 700th Premier League game as a manager by overseeing Everton's 1-0 win at Brighton
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Operatives of the Imo Police Command’s tactical Unit have neutralised three notorious kingpins of Eastern Security Network (ESN), an armed wing of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made the disclosure in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday in Owerri. Adejobi…
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Real Betis signed Manchester United winger Antony on loan on Saturday until the end of the season after a disastrous stint at Old Trafford.
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The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Bauchi, says it is building the capacity of its students to harness engineering and technology for sustainable society and inclusive economy. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibrahim Garba, said this at the inauguration of a one-day capacity building workshop for prospectus enginers, on Saturday in Bauchi. The programme is being implemented…
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The Nigeria Police, Edo Command, on Saturday pulled out the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Umoru Ozigi from service after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 60. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the event which held in Benin, featured parade by fellow officers, amidst cheers and fun fare from family…
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Israeli authorities released on Saturday 200 inmates, nearly all Palestinian, in exchange for four Israeli women soldiers held hostage
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The Kebbi State Government has announced plans to recruit 500 additional health workers and absorb 390 staff members of the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI) into the state’s workforce this year. Gov. Nasir Idris made the disclosure during the handing over ceremony of the NGF/GAVI UNICEF Project in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday. “We…