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President of the Gosima Group, Gideon Osi, has expressed concern over the Federal Capital Territory’s (FCT) continued dependence on foreign contractors for key development projects, warning that the practice undermines the growth of indigenous capacity. Speaking to journalists after the company’s 2025 Management Training Programme in Abuja, Osi urged the...

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that it will begin naming and shaming airlines that fail to comply with aviation regulations, particularly in flight cancellations and delays. The action, according to the NCAA, complies with a directive from the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo. The Director of...

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike if the Federal Government fails to withdraw its proposed five per cent tax on petroleum products. Mr Festus Osifo, TUC President General, said this in a statement he jointly signed with Mr Nuhu Toro, General Secretary of...

Director-General, Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, has commended some state governors for increasing the minimum wage for their workers. Oyerinde made this disclosure while featuring on a popular morning programme on a national television. The commendation came on the heels of recent announcement of minimum wage increase by the...

The Jama’atu Izalatul Bid’ah Wa’kamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), Kankia Local Government, Katsina State, has announced the closure of its 40-year-old Friday Mosque located at Layi Quarters as a result of flooding. The announcement was made by Sheikh Khalil Kasim, who said that the Friday congregation prayer would now be conducted at...

The excitement surrounding the closing ceremony of the 9th National Youth Games (NYG) in Asaba has highlighted the determination and resilience of the athletes representing Delta State.  As it stands, Team Delta is in third place on the medals table but fiercely competing to reclaim their title.  With only four...

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Edo State Government yesterday disagreed on the spending style of Governor Monday Okpebholo. Spokesman for Edo PDP, Chris Nehikhare, in a statement had accused Governor Okpebholo of planning to spend N4.2billion to buy official vehicles for commissioners. Nehikhare said Governor Okpebholo would have the most bloated...

Southwest Development Commission (SWDC) has said it is set for full take-off, following the inaugural board meeting in Ibadan, Oyo State. The meeting, held on Monday and Tuesday, brought together all newly inaugurated members of the commission’s board, including the Chairman, Senator Olubunmi Adetunmbi; the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO), Dr...