welfare
7 Oct
Senior workers of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have embarked on an indefinite strike over alleged controversies over promotion and welfare. The Senior Staff Association Of Statutory Corporations And Government-Owned Companies (SSASCGOC), an affiliate of the Trade Union Congress of NAFDAC downed tools in a communique SSASCGOC/NAFDAC/COMMUNIQUE/VOL.1 issued on…
16 Sep
Dr Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, has restated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to improve the welfare of senior citizens in the country. Alake said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ikoro-Ekiti, his country home. According to the minister, Tinubu is determined to accord dignity to senior…
11 Jun
The Adekunle Child Foundation (TACF), yesterday, called on the government to develop a comprehensive policy aimed at improving the
4 Mar
Nigerian teachers looking forward to enjoying their new salary structure, increased allowances and other incentives promised by immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari may have to wait much longer as bureaucracy, lack of political will and paucity of funds have stalled implementation for over three years.
20 Feb
Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution (PHED) Plc. has reiterated its commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of staff in the course of service to the organisation. Consequently, the company flagged off its 2024 Goal Zero Campaign, alongside the presentation and handing over of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) to different regions to ensure the safety of…
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The case of Dele Farotimi, a lawyer and author, has raised concerns about the treatment of individuals by the police and courts in Nigeria, particularly in libel cases.
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Over the years, the thermal hums of the beach and sounds of waves crashing as music boomed along the Lekki-Epe corridor were a yearly ritual for many Lagos revelers.
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The IMF's executive board approved a $1.1 billion disbursement to Ukraine on Friday as part of an ongoing loan program to provide budget support. The approval bolsters Ukraine as it faces continued Russian attacks and comes just over a month after staff at the International Monetary Fund completed the sixth review of an existing four-year…
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The Rotary Foundation (TRF) Board of Trustees Chairman, Mark Maloney, and Spouse, Gay will pay an official visit to Nigeria between January 15 and 20, 2025.
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Standing at the cusp of a new chapter, Joeboy is evolving from a beloved Afropop star into a visionary label boss and cultural curator. Unfazed by fame, he focuses on authenticity, mentorship, and building a legacy that blends music, film, and philanthropy. Infectious boyish grin. Intriguing discography. And dreams as tall as Everest. Joeboy has…
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Reggaeton superstar Daddy Yankee turned heads Friday when he faced off in a Puerto Rico court against his estranged wife, whom he accuses of embezzling tens of millions of dollars from his companies. Daddy Yankee, who shot to global fame in 2004 with his monster hit "Gasolina," told reporters he was "very calm" as he…
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The Zone 2 Police Command in Onikan, Lagos says it has detained two members of a “One Chance” robbery syndicate, Igwe Obi, 44, and Solomon Adebayo, 33, who operates along Bonny Camp/Ajah route of Lagos. The Zonal Public Relations Officer, SP. Umma Ayuba confirmed this in a statement on Friday in Lagos. She said that…
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The Lagos State Government has announced plans to repair the stretch of Iganmu Bridge (Lagos bound), Eric Moore Road, Babs Animashaun Road and Baale Junction (Badagry bound) on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, made this known in a statement on Friday. “The repair work will be done in…
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The Federal Government’s 2025 budget, totaling ₦49 trillion, demonstrates a decisive commitment to economic transformation.
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) at The Hague might have felt compelled to issue its seemingly dramatic arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant