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…
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, has expressed grave concern over the rising exodus of healthcare professionals from Africa, describing it as a serious threat to the continent’s health…
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has called for continued collaboration with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to drive inclusive economic growth, enhance trade competitiveness, and improve the overall business climate. NECA President, Mr. Ifeanyi…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has approved the recruitment of 34 resident doctors to undergo a seven-year residency training aimed at improving healthcare delivery within the FCT. This development…
