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No Certified Health Officer Will Remain Jobless, FG Promises

No Certified Health Officer Will Remain Jobless, FG Promises

The Federal Government has pledged that no certified Community Health Officer (CHO) will remain unemployed, as it intensifies efforts to bridge healthcare gaps across Nigeria, particularly in rural areas. This assurance was given by the

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IAR&T Workers Protest Over Unpaid December 2024 Salary

IAR&T Workers Protest Over Unpaid December 2024 Salary

Workers at the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T) in Ibadan staged a protest on Monday, demanding the payment of their December 2024 salary. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that the employees

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Media Key to Strengthening Workers’ Rights, Says NSITF Boss

Media Key to Strengthening Workers’ Rights, Says NSITF Boss

The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has called for stronger collaboration with the media to enhance awareness and advocacy around workers’ social safety in the country. Managing Director, Mr. Olawaseun Faleye, made the appeal

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Tinubu Taps Agribusiness Expert to Head Bank of Agriculture

Tinubu Taps Agribusiness Expert to Head Bank of Agriculture

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Ayo Sotinrin as the new Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture, with immediate effect. Announcing the appointment in a statement on Friday, Presidential spokesman Bayo

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APWEN NNPC Chair Vows to Bridge Gender Gap in Engineering

APWEN NNPC Chair Vows to Bridge Gender Gap in Engineering

The newly inaugurated Chairman of the Association of Professional Women Engineers in Nigeria (APWEN), NNPC Ltd. Chapter, Mrs. Adefunke Adekunle, has vowed to expand opportunities for young women in the engineering sector. Speaking in Abuja

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InDrive Drivers Strike Over Safety Concerns and Fare Policies

InDrive Drivers Strike Over Safety Concerns and Fare Policies

InDrive drivers have launched a strike in protest against rising security threats and what they describe as exploitative fare policies. The Public Relations Officer of the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), Lagos

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Commonwealth Business Women Africa Canvass Gender Equality in Development

Commonwealth Business Women Africa Canvass Gender Equality in Development

The Commonwealth Business Women Africa (CBW Africa) has called on African governments to prioritise the economic empowerment of women as a critical step towards sustainable development and growth. In a communiqué issued at the conclusion

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NICA Urges Stricter Oversight in Credit Risk Management

NICA Urges Stricter Oversight in Credit Risk Management

The National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) has cautioned Board Credit Committees of credit-granting organisations in Nigeria against complacency in managing financial risks. In a statement issued in Lagos on Friday, NICA’s Registrar and Chief

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UNIPORT Promotes 46 Senior Academics in Latest Promotions

UNIPORT Promotes 46 Senior Academics in Latest Promotions

The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has promoted 30 senior academics to the rank of professor and 16 others to associate professor. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Owunari Georgewill, announced the promotions in Port Harcourt on Tuesday,

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Kaduna Career Fair Returns as Jobberman, Mastercard, Partner Against Youth Unemployment

Kaduna Career Fair Returns as Jobberman, Mastercard, Partner Against Youth Unemployment

Jobberman Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling youth unemployment, particularly in northern Nigeria, where joblessness remains a pressing challenge. As part of its ongoing efforts, the company is set to return to Kaduna with