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Africa Must Tackle Job Crisis to Secure Future, ECA’s Pedro Warns at Leadership Forum

Africa Must Tackle Job Crisis to Secure Future, ECA’s Pedro Warns at Leadership Forum

Mr. Antonio Pedro, Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), has called for renewed commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and stronger leadership in inclusive development across Africa. Speaking…

Gabaya Vows to Implement N70,000 Minimum Wage Once Funds Are Available

Gabaya Vows to Implement N70,000 Minimum Wage Once Funds Are Available

The Chairman of Bwari Area Council, Mr. John Gabaya, has assured staff that his administration is committed to implementing the new N70,000 minimum wage once funds become available. Gabaya gave the assurance on Thursday during…

Kwara TESCOM Shortlists 1,800 Teachers, Begins Drug Tests

Kwara TESCOM Shortlists 1,800 Teachers, Begins Drug Tests

The Kwara State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has shortlisted 1,800 candidates for teaching appointments following a rigorous three-month selection process involving computer-based tests and interviews. A statement issued by TESCOM’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Sam…

Enugu Council Chairman Unveils ₦25bn Trust Fund for Community Growth

Enugu Council Chairman Unveils ₦25bn Trust Fund for Community Growth

The Chairman of Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area, Dr. Eric Odo, has announced plans to inaugurate a ₦25 billion Development and Humanitarian Trust Fund aimed at boosting development in the area. Odo made this announcement on…

Leadership Shift at NNPC as Ojulari Succeeds Kyari, Announces Key Appointments

Leadership Shift at NNPC as Ojulari Succeeds Kyari, Announces Key Appointments

Mr. Bayo Ojulari has officially taken over as the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), succeeding Mr. Mele Kyari. The leadership transition was formalised at a brief…

Ebonyi Teachers Await February, March Salaries as State Blames Allocation Delays

Ebonyi Teachers Await February, March Salaries as State Blames Allocation Delays

The Ebonyi State Government has expressed regret over the delay in paying teachers’ salaries for February and March, attributing the issue to a shortfall in federal allocations. Professor Paul Nwobashi, Commissioner for Education (Primary and…

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…