Weeks after staging a protest, staff at the National Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos, are still being forced to carry out official duties under trees, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The workers, under the…
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has urged African countries to prioritise youth empowerment through quality education, digital skills, and entrepreneurship to address the root causes of migration. In a statement…
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has concluded the nationwide resettlement of 5,532 beneficiaries trained in various skills under its Renewed Hope Employment Initiative. The Director-General of the NDE, Dr Silas Agara, disclosed this on…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved $100 million to establish the Nigerian Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank, aimed at empowering young entrepreneurs and promoting inclusive growth. AfDB President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, disclosed this on Friday…
The Terra Academy for the Arts (TAFTA) on Friday celebrated the graduation of 8,000 individuals trained in various creative disciplines, including scriptwriting, animation, and light and sound design. The ceremony, held in Lagos, marked the…
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has unveiled comprehensive reforms aimed at overhauling Nigeria’s expatriate administration, enhancing national security, and fostering a transparent and business-friendly environment. Speaking at a one-day sensitisation programme in Lagos,…
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has directed all federal tertiary institutions that have received recruitment waivers to publicly advertise their job vacancies. This directive was disclosed in a statement issued in Abuja on…
The National Industrial Court sitting in Ibadan has awarded ₦5 million in damages against Shongal Technologies Limited and its Operations Manager, Mr. Nasarvali Dudekeh, for harassing and unlawfully terminating an employee. Mr. Omene Robinson, a…
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has approved the release of N3.8 billion to the State Pension Bureau for the immediate payment of gratuities, death benefits, and accrued pension rights under the contributory pension scheme.…
The Director General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, has disclosed that the Nigerian pension industry has committed N5.51 trillion to asset classes that support long-term financing in the real sector. The…
