Organised labour, comprising the Nigerian Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress, has demanded N615,000 as the new minimum wage for workers in the country, Sunday PUNCH has learnt. An impeccable source, who is an executive of organised labour, who did not want to be named because he was not authorised …
Read More »Japa: UK Unemployment Situation Worsens
UK unemployment rises amid ban on foreign health workers from bringing dependants Unemployment in recession-hit Britain has nudged higher as growth in wages falls further, according to official data Tuesday that supports analyst expectations of an upcoming cut to the United Kingdom (UK) interest rates. The unemployment rate rose to …
Read More »Assault: UCH doctors begin three-day strike
The Association of Resident Doctors, (ARD) at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan has commenced a three-day strike over alleged assault on one of their members by relatives of a patient in the hospital. A statement by UCH ARD President, Dr. John Oladapo said the doctors are demanding public apology …
Read More »UK to sign agreement deal enabling British lawyers practise in Nigeria
The United Kingdom will today sign a new deal with Nigeria to boost trade, investments and unlock new opportunities in various sectors. This was disclosed in a statement by the UK’s department of Business and Trade on Tuesday. According to the statement, Kemi Badenoch, UK’s business and trade secretary, and …
Read More »Nigerian Nurses To Work For 2 Years Before They Can Practice Abroad – NMC
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria has revealed that Nigerian nurses and midwives must have a minimum of 2 years post-qualification work experience from the date of issuance of permanent practicing licence before their certificates can be verified by foreign nursing boards/councils. This revelation was made on a circular …
Read More »FG reviews guidelines for recruitment into Immigration, Civil Defense, other services
The Federal Government has declared the revision of recruitment guidelines for the Civil Defence, Fire, Correctional, and Immigration Services. The government says going forward, 35 percent of the recruitment slots for these services will be allocated to women. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior made this announcement at the …
Read More »Betta Edu: Perm Sec, Enitan takes over humanitarian ministry
The permanent secretary of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan, took over the leadership of the ministry days after the minister, Betta Edu was suspended. Betta Edu: Perm Sec, Enitan takes over humanitarian ministry after minister’s suspensionBetta Edu: Perm Sec, Enitan takes over humanitarian ministry …
Read More »NSCDC officer famous for ‘oga at the top’ phrase promoted to deputy CG
An official of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps , Shem Obafiaye, who became popular because of the ‘Oga At The Top’ phrase in 2013, has attained the rank of Deputy Commandant General. A decade after the Channels Television interview where Obafiaye playfully struggled to disclose the NSCDC website, …
Read More »Next Year Budget: ₦532.5 Billion Not Enough To End Poverty In Nigeria – Betta Edu
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Beta Edu has cried out that except the allocation to her ministry in the 2024 budget is appropriately raised, she would be completely unable to meet her mandate of tackling poverty in the country. Edu spoke during the defence of the …
Read More »Lagos gets new Commissioner of Police
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has deployed Adegoke Fayoade as the new Commissioner of Police in Lagos State. This was according to a Tuesday tweet by Force spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi.“IGP deploys CP Adegoke Fayoade to Lagos Command. Lagos has a new commissioner of Police. Congrats to my boss, Adegoke …
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