The Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage, on Monday, submitted report to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation following the conclusion of its assignment. This was disclosed in statement signed by the Director of Information and Public Relations in office of the SGF, Segun Imohiosen. He said the that a formal presentation of…
President Bola Tinubu has replaced Solomon Arase as the Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC). Ajuri Ngelale, presidential spokesman, who announced this in a statement on Monday, said DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd) is the new chairman of the commission. “President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd) as the Chairman…
Following the directive by the House of Representatives to the Federal Ministry of Health to address the issue of hospitals and healthcare facilities demanding police reports before treating accident or gunshot victims, President Bola Tinubu’s administration has announced plans to take legal action against hospitals that refuse emergency treatment to patients. At the “Unlock Grants…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences (ICPC) has convicted an officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr. Quadri Ismail Adeyinka for alleged passport fraud. This was confirmed in a statement on Sunday by the ICPC’s spokesperson, Demola Bakare. Adeyinka was arrested by the ICPC and brought before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie in a…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised that foods that have not been refrigerated properly as a result of power outages should be thrown out. The health organisation gave this warning on Saturday in a series of messages posted on X.com in commemoration of the 2024 World Food Safety Day themed, ‘Food safety: prepare for…
The Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a significant increase in agricultural exports for the first quarter of 2024. The NBS’s report on ‘Foreign Trade in Goods Statistics’ shows that agricultural products worth ₦572 billion were exported to Asia, with exports to Europe totaling ₦366 billion. Sesamum benne seeds topped the list of exported…
The newly appointed female president of the Pediatrics Association of Nigeria (PAN), Ekanem Ekure has sheded light on the challenges confronting child health in Nigeria. According to World Bank data, Nigeria has an estimate of 40 million children who are living in extreme poverty, six out every 10 children experience some form og violence, 10…
Following claims in certain quarters about the stability of some Nigerian banks in the wake of Heritage Bank Plc’s license revocation, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has again reassured members of the banking public of the safety of their deposits and the banking system’s resilience. Contrary to some claims, the Bank’s Acting Director of…
The EU has unveiled plans to increase visa fees starting Tuesday, according to Schengen visa statistics released on Saturday. By implication, African nationals seeking visas to enter the European Union countries will shoulder additional expenses. The report stated that starting from Tuesday; African nationals would pay €90 instead of €80 for a Schengen visa application…
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has introduced the Mandatory Skills Qualification (MSQ) as a graduation requirement for all newly reviewed National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) curricula. The Board said it introduced MSQ in line with global trends, noting that skill acquisition is now central to the training of young Nigerians…
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