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Striking Nurses Say 90% of Demands Require No Funding, Urge FG to Act

Striking Nurses Say 90% of Demands Require No Funding, Urge FG to Act

The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has stated that over 90% of its demands in the ongoing nurses’ strike in Nigeria carry no financial implications. The association urged the Federal Government to…

Future of Work Must Be Human, Says CIPM

Future of Work Must Be Human, Says CIPM

The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) has urged organisations to prioritise employee well-being, mental health, and resilience to ensure sustainable workforce development. This call was made during the July 30 edition of…

Zulum Embraces FG’s Digital Reforms to Modernise Borno Civil Service

Zulum Embraces FG’s Digital Reforms to Modernise Borno Civil Service

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has pledged to adopt the Federal Government’s digital innovations to enhance the state’s civil service. Zulum made this known during a courtesy visit by the Head of the Civil…

PSC Bans Waivers, Warns Against Corrupt Recruitment Practices

PSC Bans Waivers, Warns Against Corrupt Recruitment Practices

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced it will no longer request recruitment waivers or replacement slots, citing the potential for corruption. PSC Chairman, retired DIG Hashimu Argungu, made the disclosure during a courtesy visit…

Bayelsa Vows to Employ Qualified Teachers, Pay Outstanding Salaries

Bayelsa Vows to Employ Qualified Teachers, Pay Outstanding Salaries

The Bayelsa State Government has reassured applicants involved in the suspended teachers’ recruitment exercise that they will be shortlisted and employed soon. Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo gave the assurance on Wednesday while meeting aggrieved prospective…

FG Urges Nurses to Shelve Planned Strike, Vows to Address Welfare Concerns

FG Urges Nurses to Shelve Planned Strike, Vows to Address Welfare Concerns

The Federal Government has urged the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) to suspend its planned seven-day warning strike over welfare and staffing issues. Minister of Labour and Employment, Mr. Muhammad Dingyadi, made…

Maritime Union Warns Employers: Prioritise Seafarer Welfare or Face Sanctions

Maritime Union Warns Employers: Prioritise Seafarer Welfare or Face Sanctions

The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has issued a stern warning to maritime employers, stating that negligence toward the welfare and safety of seafarers will no longer be tolerated. The President-General of MWUN, Mr.…

Oyo Nurses Join Nationwide Strike Over Welfare, Salary Delays

Oyo Nurses Join Nationwide Strike Over Welfare, Salary Delays

Nurses and midwives in Oyo State will join a nationwide seven-day warning strike from Wednesday, 30 July 2025, to 5 August, following directives from the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM). The Oyo…

Labour Expert Warns Against Moving Minimum Wage to Concurrent List

Labour Expert Warns Against Moving Minimum Wage to Concurrent List

A labour expert, Mr. Jamiu Akolade, has analysed the implications of moving minimum wage legislation in Nigeria from the exclusive to the concurrent legislative list, warning of possible risks despite potential benefits. Speaking in Lagos,…

Female Lawyers Demand Gender Reform in Legal Profession to Boost Women’s Leadership

Female Lawyers Demand Gender Reform in Legal Profession to Boost Women’s Leadership

Female lawyers and key stakeholders have called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s legal profession to promote gender inclusivity and increase women’s representation in leadership roles. They argue that such transformation is vital for national development.…