ABUJA, Nigeria – New Zealand has opened fresh job opportunities for Nigerians with the launch of new seasonal work visas lasting up to three years, aimed at tackling critical labour shortages across its economy. Effective December 6, 2025, the scheme introduces two visa categories: Global Workforce Seasonal Visa (GWSV): For skilled workers in seasonal roles,…
ABUJA, Nigeria – Former Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises, Dr Joe Abah, has faulted the planned salary review for political office holders, describing it as ill-timed and insensitive amid Nigeria’s economic challenges. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday, Dr Abah said while salary adjustments could be justified, the sequencing was wrong….
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr. Bayo Ojulari, has warned that international syndicates are driving crude oil theft across Africa, exploiting weaknesses in state and regional security systems. Speaking on Monday in Abuja at the opening of the Africa Chief of Defence Staff Conference,…
ABUJA, Nigeria – Brazilian agribusiness giant JBS has pledged a £1.9 billion investment to transform Nigeria’s agricultural sector, a move expected to bolster food security and create thousands of jobs. The landmark deal was signed during President Bola Tinubu’s participation at the 2024 G20 Leaders’ Summit in Brazil. Officials say it represents one of the…
ABUJA, Nigeria – Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release N32.7 billion and $445,000 recovered from officials of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs to the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA). In a statement on Sunday under the Alliance on Surviving Covid-19 and Beyond (ASCAB),…
KANO, Nigeria – The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) has uncovered and shut down 22 illegal colleges of education operating across Nigeria, in a sweeping crackdown on unaccredited institutions. The development was contained in the commission’s performance report obtained on Monday by African Health Report (AHR). It also confirmed that personnel audits and…
KANO, Nigeria – The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a fresh weather advisory forecasting widespread thunderstorms and rainfall across the country between Monday and Wednesday, with heightened flood risks in parts of the north, central, and southern regions. According to the agency, Jigawa, Zamfara, Kano, Kaduna, Bauchi, Yobe, and Katsina will experience thunderstorms with…
ABUJA, Nigeria – Lafarge Africa Plc has launched EcoCrete, Nigeria’s first low-carbon ready-mix concrete, in a major step towards sustainable construction and reduced carbon emissions. The cement giant announced that its Abuja Ready-Mix plant has been fully converted to 100 percent EcoCrete production, marking the start of a nationwide rollout. Speaking at the unveiling, Group…
LAGOS, Nigeria – Ten months ago, President Bola Tinubu pledged a National Youth Conference to give young Nigerians a stronger voice in shaping policy. For the country’s restless youth population—more than 60% of whom are under 25—the announcement sparked rare hope. Today, that hope is fading. The much-anticipated youth conference is yet to materialise, deepening…
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) for proposing an upward review of salaries for political office holders, warning that the move risks inflaming inequality and fuelling public anger. In a strongly worded statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero…
