Oxfam and FG Collaborate to Enhance Workplace Gender Policy

Oxfam Nigeria, in partnership with the Federal Government, has introduced new initiatives to strengthen the Nigeria Workplace Gender Policy. This was announced by Oxfam Nigeria’s Country Director, John Makina, during the National Workplace Gender Policy Training of Trainers Workshop held in Abuja. Makina highlighted that the workshop, co-hosted by the Ministry of Labour and Employment…

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Fuel Crisis: Marketers Call for Intervention Over Persistent Supply Issues

A group of downstream petroleum operators has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address the activities of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), the Depots and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN), and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). This appeal came as petrol shortages at retail outlets in…

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ITF Develops Specialized Curriculum for Artisans

Abuja, Nigeria The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has launched a specialized curriculum for its foundation program, covering 20 key areas in the first phase of its Skill-Up Artisan (SUPA) initiative. The curriculum includes training in Plumbing and Pipe Fitting, Masonry, Painting and Decoration, Tiling, Electrical Installation, Welding and Fabrication, Carpentry, and Iron Steel Reinforcement, among…

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Corps Members to Receive Benefits from New Minimum Wage, Says NYSC DG

On Monday, July 8, NYSC spokesman Eddy Megwa reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to providing accurate information. Megwa clarified that while there is no new package, corps members will indeed benefit from the new minimum wage. He expressed disappointment over some media outlets’ misrepresentation of facts during the NYSC Director General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed’s visit…

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NEPZA Remits N11.1 Billion Over Three Years

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has announced that Free Trade Zones generated N11.1 billion in revenue between 2020 and 2023. This clarification comes after an earlier submission to the Senate Committee on Trade and Investment mistakenly reported the figure as N11.11 trillion. NEPZA Managing Director Dr. Olufemi Ogunyemi, speaking on Monday in Abuja,…

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NABDA Confirms Tela-Maize is Safe for Consumption

The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) has urged Nigerians to verify information about Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) from credible sources before spreading false reports. In a statement by Dr. Rose Gidado, Director of the Agriculture Biotechnology Department at NABDA, it was emphasized that information about GMOs can be confirmed through reputable organizations such as the…

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AKK Gas Pipeline Project to Transform Northern Nigeria’s Economy – Minister

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris, has emphasized that the accelerated development of the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) gas pipeline project will significantly enhance the economic prospects of Northern Nigeria. During a site visit to the River Kaduna segment of the AKK Gas Pipeline Project on Friday, Mr. Idris was accompanied by the Minister…

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MultiChoice Adjusts Subscription Prices for DStv and GOtv

Following a court order, MultiChoice has revised its subscription rates for DStv and GOtv services in Nigeria. This move comes after the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal in Abuja mandated the company to halt its planned price increases. MultiChoice had initially intended to challenge the tribunal’s ruling, citing a significant decline in its Nigerian subscriber…

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Labour Leaders Reopen Oyo State Secretariat

The state leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have reopened the Oyo State government secretariat following the suspension of the national strike. Initially, union leaders had blocked the secretariat’s entrance gates and enforced a sit-at-home directive by patrolling various ministries, departments, and agencies, effectively halting all activities within the…

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Guild Raises Alarm Over Police Abduction of Journalists

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has expressed serious concern over the increasing incidents of journalists being abducted and arrested by security agencies, particularly the Nigeria Police Force, under the pretext of enforcing the Cyber Security Act. In a press statement issued by NGE President Eze Anaba and General Secretary Dr. Iyobosa Uwugiaren following a…

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Labour Unions Suspend Nationwide Strike

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have suspended their nationwide strike for one week. TUC President Festus Osifo announced this on Tuesday in Abuja, following a joint extraordinary national executive council meeting of the unions. Osifo indicated that a formal communique would be issued soon. The strike, initiated on Monday, was…

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Flights Grounded as NLC Strike Continues

Domestic flights across Nigeria have been halted as the ongoing strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) continues to impact air travel. At the Lagos airport’s local terminal, both entry and exit gates are locked, leaving passengers, some of whom arrived as early as 6 a.m., stranded outside. Similarly, at the privately managed Terminal Two,…

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DMO Secures Over N4 Trillion for Domestic Borrowing

The Debt Management Office (DMO) has successfully raised N4.5 trillion for domestic borrowing out of the N6 trillion earmarked to support the 2024 budget. Patience Oniha, Director-General of the DMO, announced this achievement during a strategic meeting with Primary Dealers Market Makers (PDMMs) in Lagos, aimed at enhancing the nation’s economic growth. Oniha emphasized the…

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Labour Unions Give NERC Deadline to Roll Back Electricity Tariff Increase

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have jointly issued a stern ultimatum to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), demanding an immediate reversal of the recent electricity tariff hike to N65/kwh. In an official statement released by NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, and TUC President, Comrade Festus Osifo, the ultimatum requires…

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Corporate Affairs Commission Mandates Registration for PoS Agents

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has issued a directive requiring all Point of Sales (PoS) agents affiliated with major financial technology firms in Nigeria to formalize their businesses through registration. Failure to comply may lead to arrest by law enforcement for engaging in unauthorized transaction activities. During the official launch of the CAC’s registration initiative…

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