NUJ calls for immediate release of Onuorah
The FCT Council of Nigeria Union of Journalist (NUJ) on Thursday in Abuja called for the immediate release of Mr Madu Onuorah, Editor-in-Chief of the Globalupfront Online Newspaper. In a…
TETFund, COEASU opposes conversion of public colleges to varsities
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and the Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) have opposed the growing trend of converting public colleges of education to universities. They stated…
NUC appeals to ASUU for calm as FG Reconstitute varsities governing councils:
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) for calm as the Federal Government is working toward reconstituting governing councils in the universities.…
Wage negotiation: Labour pull out unfortunate, should return — NECA
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has urged organised labour to return to the negotiation table on the planned minimum wage review. NECA’s appeal came following the decision of the…
TUC Calls on FG to Rescind Decision on Cyber Security Levy
……. To mobilize members for nationwide protest 8th May, 2024 The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has urged the Federal Government to rescind its decision to impose cyber security…
FRSC seeks synergy with transport stakeholders to reduce road crashes
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has advocated for more collaboration with stakeholders in the transport sector to minimise rate of accidents on Nigerian roads. According to reports, the FRSC…
ASUU faction dissociates self from UniAbuja strike
A faction of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Abuja branch, has dissociated itself from the strike action declared by the Union. The faction known as “Anti-Strike…
NIPR, NUJ partner to tackle professional quackery
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) have expressed readiness to collaborate, protect their professions and fight against quacks in the industries. The two…
Christian Aid advocates more investment in disaster preparedness, management
By Angela Atabo Christian Aid (UK), Nigeria, an organisation working for a just equitable and peaceful society for poverty eradication, has stressed the need for more investments in disaster preparedness…
ESTI, AUDA-NEPAD Commemorate Launch of African Year of Education Transformation
Dr Lilian Obenwa, Influence Africa; and the Minister Joseph Bakasoro South Sudan (center) with delegates at the Knowledge Market Place The African Union Commission and the African Union Development Agency…
ASUU awards scholarships to 7 indigent UniAbuja students
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Abuja chapter has awarded scholarships to seven indigent and brilliant students of the institution. Presenting the 2024 edition of the Indigent…
Veritas University ‘s innovation receives best international award—VC
The Vice Chancellor, Veritas University, Prof. Hyacinth Ichoku has commended the Department of Software Engineering of the institution for emerging the best in the African Telecommunication Union (ATU) innovation challenge.…
Fubara approves automatic promotion, N35,000 wage award to Rivers LG workers
The Rivers Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has lauded Gov. Siminalayi Fubara for approving the immediate promotion of Local Government workers with full financial benefits.…
Labour gives FG 14 days to redress harsh impact of economic measures
The two unions gave the ultimatum in a statement on Thursday. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) said they were concerned about the “non-implementation of…
FG commits to stabilise forex, ease living cost – Information Minister
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the President Bola Tinubu-led administration is committed to implement reforms to curb inflation, ease cost of living and stabilise…