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
By Lucy Ogalue The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Audu, says Nigeria’s metallurgical sector is key to achieving industrial self-reliance, economic diversification and sustainable growth. Audu said this while delivering keynote address at the 40th Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Metallurgical Society (NMS) on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), FCT Command, has partnered with Ocean Wealth Homes Limited to develop a housing estate aimed at improving accommodation and welfare for its officers. The Controller General of NCoS, Sylvester Nwakuche, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja during the groundbreaking ceremony of theContinue Reading
By Mufutau Ojo The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Ali Muhammad Ali, has urged the media in Global South countries to sustain the current tempo of challenging West-inspired reportage. He spoke at a virtual roundtable with the theme ” Anti-colonialism in Modern Journalism: The RoleContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has called on Abuja printers, book sellers, copyright-related business owners and stakeholders to uphold the provisions of the Copyright Act, rules and regulations guiding their operations. Head of Operations of the commission, Mr Femi Ajala, made the call while addressing newsmen afterContinue Reading
By David Adeoye The Managing Director (MD) of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mallam Ali M. Ali, on Thursday enjoined the Oyo State Government to take full advantage of the agency’s services. Ali said this in Ibadan while paying a courtesy visit to the state Commissioner for Lands, HousingContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has pledged that the Armed Forces will intensify efforts to make Nigeria safer and more secure. Oluyede made the pledge while speaking with State House correspondents after the decoration of the new service chiefs by PresidentContinue Reading
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
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Queen Lilian Adebayo, wife of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential hopeful, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has declared her full support for his 2027 presidential ambition. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja, she said her husband had demonstrated rareContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Thursday charged the newly appointed service chiefs to be innovative, and courageous in tackling terrorism and emerging security threats across the country. The President gave the charge while decorating the new service chiefs at the State House, Abuja, urging them toContinue Reading
