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25 Feb
Four Egyptian construction workers died Sunday when their boat sank in a canal near Giza, state media reported, adding that five others were rescued and four passengers were still missing.
5 Feb
Workers in the construction industry today began a three-day warning strike over employers’ refusal to implement the Federal Government’s wage award.
5 Feb
LaborHack, a pioneering platform in the blue-collar skills industry, is proud to announce the expansion of its Canadian Immigration Initiative, aimed at empowering skilled workers to advance their careers in Canada’s thriving construction sector. With a focus on providing comprehensive support, LaborHack offers an array of enhanced programs tailored to meet the diverse needs of…
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Primetech Design and Engineering Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, has enhanced its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts by donating books, study materials, mosquito nets, and renovating classrooms at LEA Primary School, Karmo, Sabo II, Anguwan Hausawa, Abuja. The school’s head teacher, Mr Jonathan Auta, and his assistant, Mrs Victoria Hassan Jonathan,…
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The Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has called for a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) to curb networks facilitating the smuggling of weapons, drugs, and other illegal goods into the country. Chief Executive Officer Hafsat Abubakar Bakari made the appeal in Lagos during a dialogue organised by the NFIU and the London Stock Exchange Group, which focused…
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The Imo State Police Command has reaffirmed its ban on the sale, use, and distribution of pyrotechnics, commonly known as knockouts or bangers, as the Christmas and New Year celebrations approach. In a statement issued yesterday, the command’s spokesperson, Henry Okoye, emphasised that the directive, which has been in place for some time, is aimed…
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A 59-year-old Nigerian businessman, Ezeokoli Sylva, who returned to the country after 35 years in Brazil, has been arrested with 700 grammes of cocaine concealed in his stomach. The discovery was made by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. The arrest occurred on…
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Every uncertain situation speaks loudly about disruption of development and sane life. Once beacons of prosperity and growth, cities as our title applies, now grapple with uncertainty. Economic instability, social unrest and environmental degradation threaten the very fabric of urban life. Deservedly, cities are nucleus and microcosm of a country. Whatever happens in cities affect…
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It is received wisdom that supportive, high-quality friends in good places are important in human relationships and in advancing personal and group progress. It is also the case in strengthening relationships among nations. Since his assumption of office, President Bola Tinubu has activated the friendship he has built over time in his quest for Nigeria’s…
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There has been another addition to President Bola Tinubu’s media team. The president has also restructured his media team in a bid to “enhance efficiency within the government’s communication machinery.” Thanks be to God! Well, we are not here to look into the costs and benefits of this new addition at a time when Nigerians are clamouring…
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HELLO, Mr President. My enlightenment on how to build strong institutions continues this morning. In terms of institutional violations, the Buhari administration imposed its brand of anti-politics that undermined the secular and traditional institutions of the state. He established a neo-patrimonial network of quislings. Notably, key federal appointments, both in the security and state bureaucracy,…
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SIR: The first Think Aloud event in Ogun State will take place at the end of the month. Think Aloud project promotes critical and creative thinking in schools and society. The national policy on education anticipates such an initiative because one of the objectives of primary education in Nigeria is to encourage scientific, reflective, and…
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The persistent failure of government at all levels to heed admonition from well-meaning Nigerians on the need for prudence in the public sector is disappointing. This is particularly so against yearnings for development in the face of diminishing purchasing power of both governments and individuals. The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) Chairman, Dr.…