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Labour Unrest Looms in Germany as Wage Negotiations Continue

Labour Unrest Looms in Germany as Wage Negotiations Continue

Following weeks of nationwide strikes, the third round of collective bargaining talks for German public sector workers is set to begin on Friday. Employers and trade unions will meet in Potsdam, near Berlin, for a…

FG to Offer Free Digital Skills Training for Job Seekers

FG to Offer Free Digital Skills Training for Job Seekers

The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a six-month free skills training programme to bridge the country’s critical skills gap and address two million job vacancies across various industries. The Minister of Education, Dr.…

Boost for Creative Industries as UK and Nigeria Launch Strategic Partnership Initiative

Boost for Creative Industries as UK and Nigeria Launch Strategic Partnership Initiative

The United Kingdom and Nigeria have officially launched the Creative Industries Technical Working Group, an initiative designed to foster innovation and collaboration under the UK-Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP). The launch event, held…

Federal Government to Introduce Online Marketplace for Skilled Artisans

Federal Government to Introduce Online Marketplace for Skilled Artisans

The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has announced that the Federal Government will develop an online platform to connect skilled workers and artisans with potential clients. Dangiwa disclosed this in a statement…

Government Calls on NISCN to Prioritise Workplace Safety Awareness

Government Calls on NISCN to Prioritise Workplace Safety Awareness

The Federal Government has called on the newly elected executive of the National Industrial Safety Council of Nigeria (NISCN) to prioritise raising awareness on the effective management of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH). The Director…

FRSC’s Oyedeji Bows Out After 35 Years, Applauds Kogi Government’s Support

FRSC’s Oyedeji Bows Out After 35 Years, Applauds Kogi Government’s Support

The Kogi State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Samuel Oyedeji, has retired after 35 years of distinguished service. Speaking at his valedictory ceremony in Lokoja, Oyedeji expressed gratitude to the…

AGILE Initiative Enhances Digital, Life Skills for Kano Girls

AGILE Initiative Enhances Digital, Life Skills for Kano Girls

The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) has trained 2,234 facilitators and 60 mentors in life skills and digital literacy across Kano State. Deputy Project Coordinator of AGILE, Mr Ahmed Jibril, disclosed this…

NEPC Equips Women Entrepreneurs with Digital Tools for Global Trade

NEPC Equips Women Entrepreneurs with Digital Tools for Global Trade

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has trained over 8,000 women entrepreneurs in digitalisation, packaging, and branding since 2019 to help them expand their businesses beyond Nigeria. Mrs. Nonye Ayeni, Director-General and Chief Executive Officer…

Edo Government Vows Greater Inclusion for Visually Impaired Citizens

Edo Government Vows Greater Inclusion for Visually Impaired Citizens

The Edo State Government has pledged to improve access to education and employment opportunities for visually impaired persons in the state. Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa made this commitment on Tuesday in Benin City during a…

Youth and Labour Ministries Unite to Create Jobs and Boost Skills Development

Youth and Labour Ministries Unite to Create Jobs and Boost Skills Development

The Ministry of Youth Development and the Ministry of Labour and Employment have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at addressing unemployment in Nigeria. The agreement, formalised in Abuja on Tuesday, underscores the commitment…