FG reassures on workers’ protection, fair labour practices

By Joan Nwagwu The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to protecting Nigerian workers and promoting fair labour practices across all sectors of the economy. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Muhammad Dingyadi, gave the assurance at the 2nd Annual Labour Conference of the Labour Correspondents’ Association of NigeriaContinue Reading

Stakeholders push for accountability in public utilities management

By Martha Agas and Kennedy Sheyin Stakeholders have called for greater accountability in the management of public water infrastructure, power and waste management in Nigeria. The stakeholders, drawn from trade unions and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), made the call at the National Public Utilities Summit held on Wednesday in Abuja.Continue Reading

NMA to begin monthly psychiatric checks for inmates

By Aderogba George The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says it will commence monthly psychiatric evaluation for all prison inmates across the country from November 2025. The Vice President I of the association, Dr Benjamin Olowojebutu, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during a visit to the Controller-General of the NigerianContinue Reading

By Diana Omueza Girls for Climate Action Initiative, an environmental Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has trained women farmers in Gbessa community, Abuja, on smart agriculture and waste recycling to promote food security and sustainable farming. Mrs Grace Eche-Okeke, the Executive Director of the organisation said this during the training on WednesdayContinue Reading

Türkiye emerging as globally respected, terror-free, regional power — President

By Mark Longyen Turkish President, Recep Erdogan, says the country’s current leadership is working to ensure that Türkiye becomes a regional power that is globally respected, terror-free, peaceful, great, strong and economically prosperous. Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, stated this in a speech he read on behalf of ErdoganContinue Reading

FG releases N2.3bn to varsity unions to clear arrears

By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has released N2.3 billion to unions in federal universities to clear the backlog of arrears. It has also reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to revitalising the tertiary education sector through decisive fiscal interventions, policy reforms, and sustained dialogue with the Academic Staff Union of UniversitiesContinue Reading