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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.

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Diversified Investments Vital for Secure Retirement, Experts Say

Diversified Investments Vital for Secure Retirement, Experts Say

Nigerians have been advised to embrace diversified investment strategies to ensure a financially secure and comfortable retirement. Ms. Adetola Adegbayi, Chief Executive Officer of Mutual Specialists and an expert in insurance and financial planning, gave

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Lagos Targets 1,000 Indigenes for Army Recruitment Drive

Lagos Targets 1,000 Indigenes for Army Recruitment Drive

The Lagos State Government has announced its target of securing at least 1,000 applications from indigenes for recruitment into the Nigerian Army’s ongoing 89 Regular Recruits Intake for Trades and Non-Tradesmen and Women. Secretary to

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Abia, Niger Workers Push for Pay Equity and Better Conditions

Abia, Niger Workers Push for Pay Equity and Better Conditions

Labour unions in Abia and Niger states have intensified calls for improved wages for health, agriculture, and social welfare workers, spotlighting longstanding disparities and job-related hazards. In Abia State, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and

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FRSC Inaugurates New Staff Housing Units, Promotes Home Ownership

FRSC Inaugurates New Staff Housing Units, Promotes Home Ownership

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reiterated its commitment to staff welfare as a key driver of effective service delivery. Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed made this known on Tuesday during the inauguration of new