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Strengthen Labour Institutions to Drive Development, MINILS DG Tells FG

Strengthen Labour Institutions to Drive Development, MINILS DG Tells FG

The Director-General of the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Mr. Issa Aremu, has urged the Federal Government to strengthen labour market institutions as a key strategy in delivering on President Bola Tinubu’s

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Enugu Teaching Hospital CMD Vows to Prioritise Staff Welfare

Enugu Teaching Hospital CMD Vows to Prioritise Staff Welfare

The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Professor Bertrand Ngwu, has pledged to improve the welfare of staff at the hospital. He made this commitment on Friday in Enugu during

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Wabba Urges Unions to Build Financial Independence to Defend Workers’ Rights

Wabba Urges Unions to Build Financial Independence to Defend Workers’ Rights

The former President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mr. Ayuba Wabba, has emphasised the urgent need for Nigerian labour unions to become financially independent in order to more effectively defend workers’ rights. Wabba made

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Health Workers Demand Seven-Month Arrears, Threaten Nationwide Strike

Health Workers Demand Seven-Month Arrears, Threaten Nationwide Strike

The Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP) has issued a stern ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding immediate payment of seven months’ salary arrears or risk a nationwide strike. The resolution followed a meeting

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ALGON to Striking Workers: We’ve Started Paying ₦70,000 Minimum Wage – Return to Work

ALGON to Striking Workers: We’ve Started Paying ₦70,000 Minimum Wage – Return to Work

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has appealed to striking workers to resume duties, stating that all six area councils have commenced payment of the new

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FEC’s Group Life Scheme for Federal Workers Earns Industry Praise

FEC’s Group Life Scheme for Federal Workers Earns Industry Praise

The College of Insurance and Financial Management (CIFM) has commended the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for approving the Group Life Assurance Scheme for federal civil servants, paramilitary personnel, and other uniformed officers. The FEC granted

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Global Nursing Workforce Grows, But Inequality Persists – WHO

Global Nursing Workforce Grows, But Inequality Persists – WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a rise in the global nursing workforce, which grew from 27.9 million in 2018 to 29.8 million in 2023. However, the organisation raised concerns over persistent disparities in

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Nigerian Army Begins 2025 Promotion Exams for 86 Captains in Benin

Nigerian Army Begins 2025 Promotion Exams for 86 Captains in Benin

Eighty-six captains of the Nigerian Army on Monday began the 2025 Written Promotion Examination in Benin, Edo State. The week-long examination, which runs from May 12 to 16, is being hosted by the Nigerian Army

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Kwara’s Shea Butter Factory to Create 10,000 Jobs, Says Commissioner

Kwara’s Shea Butter Factory to Create 10,000 Jobs, Says Commissioner

The Kwara State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Afees Alabi, has announced that the Kaiama Shea Butter Factory is projected to generate 10,000 direct and indirect jobs upon completion. Dr. Alabi made this

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OAUTHC Promotes Over 1,000 Staff as CMD Pledges Improved Welfare

OAUTHC Promotes Over 1,000 Staff as CMD Pledges Improved Welfare

The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC), Prof. John Okeniyi, says the hospital is placing a renewed focus on staff welfare and merit-based promotions to drive optimal performance.