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APWEN NNPC Chair Vows to Bridge Gender Gap in Engineering

APWEN NNPC Chair Vows to Bridge Gender Gap in Engineering

The newly inaugurated Chairman of the Association of Professional Women Engineers in Nigeria (APWEN), NNPC Ltd. Chapter, Mrs. Adefunke Adekunle, has vowed to expand opportunities for young women in the engineering sector. Speaking in Abuja…

Olawande Calls for NYSC Reform to Address Graduate Unemployment

Olawande Calls for NYSC Reform to Address Graduate Unemployment

The Minister of Youth Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawande, has urged the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to focus on equipping graduates with the skills needed for employment, rather than solely emphasising national service. Speaking on…

New Partnership Aims to Connect Nigerian IT Professionals with Global Employers

New Partnership Aims to Connect Nigerian IT Professionals with Global Employers

In a bid to tackle job placement challenges for Nigeria’s growing tech workforce, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has entered into a strategic partnership with Afrovision Technologies Ltd. (Doballi), a Dubai-based AI-powered job-matching…

500 Artisans in Oyo Benefit from FG, French Government Training Initiative

500 Artisans in Oyo Benefit from FG, French Government Training Initiative

The Federal Government, in collaboration with the French government, has trained no fewer than 500 artisans in Oyo State as part of efforts to enhance youth employment and promote self-reliance. Mrs Opeyemi Olawore, Public Relations…

NECA Rallies Employers and Job Seekers for 2025 Job Fair

NECA Rallies Employers and Job Seekers for 2025 Job Fair

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has urged employers, job seekers, and stakeholders to participate in the 2025 Job Fair, which aims to empower Nigeria’s workforce and drive economic growth. Speaking on Wednesday in Lagos,…

NECA Applauds FG’s Move to Strengthen NHIA Leadership

NECA Applauds FG’s Move to Strengthen NHIA Leadership

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has praised the Federal Government for appointing a chairman for the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), describing it as a step towards strengthening the institution and achieving its objectives.…

Coronation Group Trains 1,000 Lagos Students in Money Management

Coronation Group Trains 1,000 Lagos Students in Money Management

Coronation Group Ltd. has provided financial literacy training to more than 1,000 students in Lagos as part of the 13th edition of Global Money Week. The initiative, conducted across multiple schools, aimed to equip students…

InDrive Drivers Strike Over Safety Concerns and Fare Policies

InDrive Drivers Strike Over Safety Concerns and Fare Policies

InDrive drivers have launched a strike in protest against rising security threats and what they describe as exploitative fare policies. The Public Relations Officer of the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), Lagos…

Commonwealth Business Women Africa Canvass Gender Equality in Development

Commonwealth Business Women Africa Canvass Gender Equality in Development

The Commonwealth Business Women Africa (CBW Africa) has called on African governments to prioritise the economic empowerment of women as a critical step towards sustainable development and growth. In a communiqué issued at the conclusion…

Sokoto University Staff Laud Government for Salary Hike and Benefits Payment

Sokoto University Staff Laud Government for Salary Hike and Benefits Payment

Three staff unions of Sokoto State University (SSU) have commended Governor Ahmad Aliyu for implementing salary increments in line with the agreement with the Federal Government. The unions—Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Senior Staff…