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Persons without jobs hit 402m in 2024 globally

NewsDeskNgMay 30, 2024May 30, 20240

The number of people without jobs stands at 402 million globally in 2024. The International Labour Organisation, ILO, disclosed this in the May edition of its World Employment and Social Outlook report. The report explained that the global ‘Jobs Gap’ measures the number of persons without a job but want...

Economic Group Hails Speaker Abbas for Championing Shipping and Port Regulatory Agency Bill

NewsDeskNgMay 30, 2024May 30, 20240

A coalition of business leaders, stakeholders, and advocates for economic growth and development in Nigeria has commended the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas, for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to the Nigeria Shipping and Port Economic Regulatory Agency Bill. The Economic Freedom Advocacy (EFC), in...

Kano Govt develops new transport policy to tackle congestion, other challenges

NewsDeskNgMay 29, 2024May 29, 20240

Kano State Government is developing a State Transport Policy to address the transportation challenges facing the state. The proposed policy is expected to lead to the establishment of modern transportation systems in the Ancient City. The State Commissioner for Transportation, Engr Muhammad Ibrahim Diggol, disclosed this while addressing newsmen at...

Old National Anthem: Bring back regional, parliamentary systems – Bishop tells NASS

NewsDeskNgMay 29, 2024May 29, 20240

The Lead Bishop of Worldwide Anglican Church, WAC, in Nigeria, Rt. Rev. Seun Adeoye has urged the National Assembly to make laws that will return Nigeria to regional and parliamentary systems of government. The cleric explained that if the National Assembly found it worthy to replace an anthem jettisoned 46...

Hajj: Lagos pilgrim dies as last batch departs Madinah for Makkah

NewsDeskNgMay 29, 2024May 29, 20240

Lagos State has lost one of its pilgrims for this year’s Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mr Oloshogbo Isiaka Idris, after his return from Tawaf (circumambulation) of the Holy Kaaba in Makkah. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Assistant Director of Public Affairs, Lagos State...

Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore Fulani Socio-Cultural Association Renews Pledge to Peace and Unity in Nigeria

NewsDeskNgMay 29, 2024May 29, 20240

…Hails Statesmen, Security Agencies for Successful Mediation Engr. Saleh Alhassan, National Secretary of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore Fulani Socio-Cultural Association, has reaffirmed the association’s dedication to promoting peace, unity, and development in Nigeria. Following the federal government’s decision to drop terrorism charges against the association’s chairman, Engr. Alhassan emphasized...

Minimum wage: FG begs as labour rejects N60,000

NewsDeskNgMay 29, 2024May 29, 20240

The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Mrs Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has appealed to organized labour to be considerate and patriotic in their demands in the ongoing negotiation for a new national minimum wage. Onyejeocha made the appeal in a statement signed by Mr Olajide Oshundun, the ministry’s Director of...

Respect Court Order, Vacate Palace in Peace – Forum of Chiefs Tells Former Emir Sanusi

NewsDeskNgMay 29, 2024May 29, 20240

The Forum of Chiefs in Nigeria has advised Sanusi Lamido Sanusi to respect the Federal High Court order and vacate the Kano Emir’s Palace immediately. The Forum said the court’s decision, delivered on Tuesday, is final and binding, adding that it is essential to prioritise peace and stability in Kano...

Tinubu’s administration has failed security wise

NewsDeskNgMay 29, 2024May 29, 20240

As President Bola Tinubu marks one year in office, a social commentator and Convener, Transparency Action Group, TAG, Ayo Ologun has said his administration failed in the area of security. Ologun, who said the president’s infrastructure policy was commendable, called for the compensation of victims affected by the policy. He...

Alleged Fake Legal Practitioner, Olakunle Oladimeji Facing Criminal Trial For Impersonation

NewsDeskNgMay 28, 2024May 28, 20240

An alleged fake legal practitioner, Mr. Olakunle Oladimeji Olawale, is currently facing criminal trial for alleged impersonation in Abuja. Olawale who allegedly claimed to be a lawyer deceiving and defrauding unsuspecting members of the public allegedly used ‘Barrister’ as prefix to his name during an event in Abuja, which called...