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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…

NSITF Pushes for Tougher Workplace Safety Laws

NSITF Pushes for Tougher Workplace Safety Laws

The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has announced plans to collaborate with the National Assembly to strengthen laws governing occupational health and safety enforcement across workplaces in the country. Speaking at a media briefing…

FG to Enforce Immigration Rules as Crackdown on Expatriate Quotas Begins August 1

FG to Enforce Immigration Rules as Crackdown on Expatriate Quotas Begins August 1

The Nigerian government has announced that it will begin a crackdown on irregular migrants in the country from August 1. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this during a meeting with the Nigerian Employers’…

Lawmakers to Investigate Public Sector Recruitment Disparities

Lawmakers to Investigate Public Sector Recruitment Disparities

The Senate has directed its Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs to examine the extent to which ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) adhere to the federal character principle, as outlined in Sections 14(3) and…

Enugu Workers to Benefit as Governor Mbah Approves Promotions, Grade Level Conversions

Enugu Workers to Benefit as Governor Mbah Approves Promotions, Grade Level Conversions

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has approved the promotion and conversion of 2,061 civil servants who participated in the 2024 promotion and conversion exercise. The Chairman of the Enugu State Civil Service Commission (ESCSC),…