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The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has deferred its planned strike till December 2, to enable the Federal Government
20 Aug 2024
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to shut down the economy if its President, Joe Ajaero is arrested.Ajaero was in
5 Jun 2024
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, directed the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, to come up with cost implications of the new minimum wage
15 May 2024
.Says varsity dons got N5,000 as April salary The national leadership of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike to press home their demand for better welfare and other administrative matters. Specifically, the union condemned alleged refusal of federal and state governments to address all outstanding issues with…
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Nephrologists at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) have called for improved awareness and regular screening to reduce the burden of kidney diseases among citizens. They made the call during a free Kidney Function Test Programme, held by LASUTH and Ikeja Local Government, on Wednesday in Lagos, in celebration of the World Kidney Day…
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The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has published no fewer than 1,571 insurance-related complaints from policyholders against different insurance companies. NAICOM published the document on its website on Wednesday to ensure that insurance companies pay for resolved policyholders’ complaints. The document showed that the Industrial and General Insurance (IGI) Plc topped the chart with 327 complaints…
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The Leading African Women in Food Fellowship (LAWFF) has expressed concern over the untapped economic and strategic potential of women in the agricultural sector. LAWFF made its position known during the official launch of the Leading AgriWomen Voices (LAV) Book as part of events to commemorate International Women's Day. The virtual launch featured speakers like…
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The National Working Committee (NWC) of the crisis-ridden Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rose from its first meeting in over five months on Wednesday, creating the impression of a quick return to peace. However, the security situation around the Wadata Plaza national secretariat, where the closed-door meeting was held, painted a different picture. A few hours…
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Journalists have been advised to ensure balanced and accurate reportage while performing their statutory duties. The Commissioner, Niger State Ministry of Primary Health Care, Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Dangana, gave the advice at a one-day training for journalists on enhancing health communication, held at Gudel Hotel, Minna, on Monday, 10 March 2025. The Commissioner, represented by…
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Thirty-two individuals have been convicted and sentenced to various prison terms by the Oyo State High Court and the Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan for their involvement in internet fraud. The accused were prosecuted by the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on charges related to impersonation and other…
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The Kaduna State Fire Service said it recorded 50 fire outbreaks in February. The Director of the state fire service, Mr. Paul Aboi, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Kaduna. According to Aboi, the incidents occurred in Kafanchan, Zaria, and Kaduna metropolitan areas. READ ALSO:Court remands…
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Dr. Musa Dasuki, the principal witness at the ongoing hearing on the alleged diversion of Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (KWSUBEB) funds by former Kwara State governor, AbdulFatah Ahmed, and his finance commissioner, Demola Banu, on Wednesday told the state High Court in Ilorin that the duo were neither signatories to SUBEB's account nor…
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Axxela, an Oil and Gas firm, says it is committed to global best practices that upholds legal processes, community interests, and sustainable development. Axxela made the clarification while reacting to a protest by the people of Emu-Ebendo Community in Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta on Tuesday demanding its exit from the land it…
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An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan on Wednesday ordered the remand of a 30-year-old man, Opeyemi Bashiru, in a correctional facility over an alleged unlawful possession of firearms. Bashiru, whose address was not provided, was charged with conspiracy and unlawful possession of firearms. The Magistrate, Mrs. Kausarat Ayofe, did not take the plea of the accused…