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44 Anambra Firms Earn SON Certification for Meeting Quality Standards

44 Anambra Firms Earn SON Certification for Meeting Quality Standards

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has awarded Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) certificates to 44 companies in Anambra State, recognising their commitment to quality and regulatory compliance. The certification ceremony, held on Thursday at…

Enugu, Korea Lift College to Train Nigerian Youths in Elevator Engineering

Enugu, Korea Lift College to Train Nigerian Youths in Elevator Engineering

The Enugu State Government has partnered with Korea Lift College to provide young Nigerians with advanced training in elevator engineering technology. The partnership was announced on Thursday during the “2025 National Unveiling of the Korea…

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…

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.…

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…

Civil Servants Urged to Improve Efficiency for National Development

Civil Servants Urged to Improve Efficiency for National Development

Federal civil servants in Oyo State have been urged to enhance productivity to foster an efficient public sector and boost economic growth. Speaking at a seminar held in Ibadan on Thursday, experts highlighted that increased…

Rivers Administrator Orders Immediate Salary Payment for Workers and Pensioners

Rivers Administrator Orders Immediate Salary Payment for Workers and Pensioners

The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has authorised the payment of salaries for state civil servants, pensioners, and all suspended political appointees. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Professor Ibibia Worika,…

New Pension Remittance System: Employers Given June 1 Deadline to Comply

New Pension Remittance System: Employers Given June 1 Deadline to Comply

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has set 1st June as the deadline for employers to fully transition to a newly introduced pension remittance system. The announcement was made on Thursday in Abuja during the unveiling…