COVID-19: Vaccination of NYSC members begin in Enugu
The COVID-19 vaccination organized for current National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in Enugu State began on Tuesday in the state. Management of the […]
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Unilorin begins 2019/2020 Rain Semester Examination Tuesday
The University of Ilorin (Unilorin) says the 2019/2020 Rain Semester Examinations will begin Tuesday and end on May 28. Mr Kassim Babamale, the institution’s Deputy […]
COVID-19: NCDC records 18 new infections
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 18 new coronavirus infections, with zero COVID-19 related death in four states and the Federal Capital Territory […]
Nigeria, Microsoft partner to digitally upskill 5mln Nigerians in 3 years, says Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria is to partner tech giant, Microsoft Corporation, to accelerate the Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP) on a deepened digital economy. […]
COVID-19: NCDC discharges additional 252 people, total recoveries now 155,361
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has discharged additional 252 people after testing negative to the COVID-19 virus following treatment in the country. The […]
Human rights key to industrial harmony -NHRC
Mr Tony Ojukwu, Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Sunday said that human rights was key to industrial harmony. This is contained in […]
COVID-19: Nigeria places fresh ban on travellers from Brazil, India Turkey
By Chimezie Godfrey The President Steering Committee on COVID-19 has announced that, “Any person who has visited Brazil, India or Turkey within Fourteen (14) days preceding […]
Bayelsa: Labour hails Diri’s worker-friendly policies
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have lauded the worker-friendly disposition of Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa. The workers’ unions, in […]
Minimum wage: Transfer to concurrent list won’t work – FG
The Federal Government has assured workers that the transfer of the National Minimum Wage from the Executive to Concurrent list would not work. The Minister […]
We can’t pay leave grant, gratuities, Bagudu tells NLC
Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi, on Saturday thanked the organised labour in the state for their patience, understanding and maintaining very good relationship with the […]
Workers Day: NLC urges Abia Govt. to clear salary, pension arrears
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Abia chapter, has charged the state government to clear the outstanding salaries of workers in the parastatals and agencies. The embattled […]
SGF commends workers’ contributions to national development
The Federal Government has commended workers across the nation for their tremendous contributions to national development, in spite of the current economic challenges faced by […]
Workers Day: FCT minister hails frontline, essential workers
The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, has lauded the front-line and essential workers, who worked tirelessly, to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. Bello said this in […]
NLC warns against politicising nation’s security challenges
The Ebonyi chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned against any attempt by leaders to politicise the country’s increasing security challenges. The state […]
Fidelity Bank targets Tier 1 by 2025 – Onyeali-Ikpe
The Managing Director of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, said that the top priority during her tenure would be to ensure the bank’s emergence […]
Russia’s COVID-19 cases exceed 4.8m
Russia has confirmed 8,731 new COVID-19 infections over the past 24 hours, taking the nationwide tally to 4,805,288, the official monitoring and response center said […]
Minister of Housing decries excessive rent demanded by property owners
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Raji Fashola, has decried the rate of excessive rent extortion and acquiring properties by land owners. The Minister, […]
COVID-19: UNFPA donates PPEs to Kano State
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on Thursday donated Personal Protective Equipments (PPEs) and assorted dignity kits worth over N25 million to Kano State to […]
Nigeria’s active COVID-19 cases surpass 9,000
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC), says the number of active COVID-19 cases in Nigeria increased to 9,972, with 81 additional cases confirmed on […]
Athletes to undergo daily COVID-19 tests during Tokyo Games
Athletes and all those in close contact with them will be tested every day during the Tokyo Olympic Games, organisers announced in Tokyo on Wednesday. […]
A’Ibom govt begins payment of pension, gratuity of retired teachers
Mr Effiong Essien, Head of Civil Service in Akwa Ibom, said the state government had started payment of many years of pension and gratuity of […]
LCCI wants Govt. to take action for improved FDI
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has advised government to do more in addressing the nation’s security problems. This, it said, was necessary […]
Lagos to develop infectious disease research centre
Lagos State Government is working on developing an infectious disease research centre to enable local researchers develop vaccines in response to epidemics. The state Gov. […]
NSITF stages campaign to curb COVID-19 spread in Bauchi
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) held a road show on Wednesday in Bauchi as part of awareness campaign to curtail the spread of […]
India’s COVID-19 death toll tops 200,000 as health systems falter
India’s COVID-19 death toll on Wednesday crossed the grim milestone of 200,000, as globally record-breaking daily infection numbers had overwhelmed the health systems. In the last […]