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Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has announced two transformative initiatives to enhance the state’s workforce and governance: the introduction of a 13-month salary for state employees and an automatic employment program for first-class graduates of Edo origin. 13-Month Salary Initiative The Governor’s approval of a 13-month salary, commonly referred to as a “Christmas bonus,” […]
The Katsina State Government has announced its approval of a new national minimum wage of ₦70,000, set to take effect from December 2024. This decision follows extensive negotiations between government officials and labor unions, marking a significant milestone in labor relations within the state. The agreement was reached through collaborative discussions involving representatives from the […]
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has officially reopened its orientation camp in Zamfara State, 16 months after it was closed due to security concerns. The reopening ceremony, held on Friday at the temporary camp in Gusau, also marked the swearing-in of Batch C Stream 1 corps members deployed to the state. The permanent orientation […]
Eleven delegates from the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zamfara State Council, narrowly escaped a serious motor accident on Friday while returning from the union’s presidential and executive elections held in Owerri, Imo State. The accident occurred along the Abuja-Kaduna road. According to Malam Ibrahim Ahmed Gada, the Secretary of the Zamfara NUJ, the incident […]
A member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was reportedly beaten and stripped by teachers for allegedly failing to greet them properly. The incident occurred at Government Day Junior Secondary School, Kulende, Ilorin, Kwara State. According to eyewitness accounts, the corps member, who had visited the school to collect her clearance letter, was confronted […]
By Imam Murtadha Gusau In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All perfect praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds. May His peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his family and companions. Dear brothers and sisters! Islam prohibits extremism and strongly condemns it. The […]
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Ministry of Education to initiate a pilot program in select schools across the country to evaluate the feasibility and benefits of using local languages as a medium of instruction. This resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Kalejaiye Adeboye Paul (APC, Lagos), emphasizing the […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima has revealed that Nigeria attracted $1.27 billion in foreign capital from BRICS countries by June 2024, a significant increase from the $438.72 million recorded in the same period of 2023. The BRICS bloc—comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, alongside newer members such as Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United […]
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has urged state governors yet to implement the new national minimum wage and its consequential adjustments to act swiftly or face industrial action. TUC President, Festus Osifo, issued this warning during a press briefing after the union’s National Executive Council meeting on Tuesday in Abuja. Mr. Osifo highlighted concerns regarding […]
In a strategic initiative to enhance Nigeria’s civil service, the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has announced plans to lead a delegation of 37 Heads of Service, including representatives from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on a retreat to Singapore. Walson-Jack revealed that the retreat […]