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Ondo Seeks Health Workers, Pledges Welfare and Modern Facilities

Ondo Seeks Health Workers, Pledges Welfare and Modern Facilities

The Ondo State Government has called on qualified doctors and nurses to apply for roles in its health facilities, assuring prospective recruits of robust welfare packages and safe working conditions. Professor Simidele Odimayo, Special Adviser…

Who’s Breaking the Rules? Senate Targets Biased Recruitment in MDAs

Who’s Breaking the Rules? Senate Targets Biased Recruitment in MDAs

The Senate on Wednesday pledged to expose Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) that violate the federal character principle in their recruitment practices. Senator Allwell Onyesoh (PDP, Rivers) made the declaration at an investigative hearing on…

Health Workers Demand Seven-Month Arrears, Threaten Nationwide Strike

Health Workers Demand Seven-Month Arrears, Threaten Nationwide Strike

The Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP) has issued a stern ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding immediate payment of seven months’ salary arrears or risk a nationwide strike. The resolution followed a meeting…

ALGON to Striking Workers: We’ve Started Paying ₦70,000 Minimum Wage – Return to Work

ALGON to Striking Workers: We’ve Started Paying ₦70,000 Minimum Wage – Return to Work

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has appealed to striking workers to resume duties, stating that all six area councils have commenced payment of the new…

FEC’s Group Life Scheme for Federal Workers Earns Industry Praise

FEC’s Group Life Scheme for Federal Workers Earns Industry Praise

The College of Insurance and Financial Management (CIFM) has commended the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for approving the Group Life Assurance Scheme for federal civil servants, paramilitary personnel, and other uniformed officers. The FEC granted…

New Perm Sec Assumes Office, Pledges Reform Drive at Information Ministry

New Perm Sec Assumes Office, Pledges Reform Drive at Information Ministry

The newly appointed Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, Mr. Ogbodo Chinasa Nnam, has assumed office, urging staff to intensify efforts towards implementing key public service reforms. Nnam made the…

FEC Approves Life Insurance for Federal Workers, Paramilitary Agencies

FEC Approves Life Insurance for Federal Workers, Paramilitary Agencies

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a Group Life Assurance Scheme for federal civil servants, paramilitary personnel, and uniformed officers. Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, disclosed this on…

Global Nursing Workforce Grows, But Inequality Persists – WHO

Global Nursing Workforce Grows, But Inequality Persists – WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a rise in the global nursing workforce, which grew from 27.9 million in 2018 to 29.8 million in 2023. However, the organisation raised concerns over persistent disparities in…

FG to Embed Gender Equality in Labour System Reforms

FG to Embed Gender Equality in Labour System Reforms

The Federal Government has affirmed that gender mainstreaming will be a core principle guiding its ongoing labour administration reforms. Minister of Labour and Employment, Mr. Muhammad Dingyadi, made this known on Monday while delivering the…

Nigerian Army Begins 2025 Promotion Exams for 86 Captains in Benin

Nigerian Army Begins 2025 Promotion Exams for 86 Captains in Benin

Eighty-six captains of the Nigerian Army on Monday began the 2025 Written Promotion Examination in Benin, Edo State. The week-long examination, which runs from May 12 to 16, is being hosted by the Nigerian Army…