The Federal Government is set to repeal the 1963 Fire Service Act and replace it with new legislation that will transform the Federal Fire Service into the Federal Fire and Rescue Service.
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NUJ demands prosecution of journalists’ attackers
The Nigeria Union of Journalists has called on the Federal Government, security agencies and other relevant institutions to investigate and prosecute perpetrators of attacks, harassment and unlawful detention of journalists in the country.
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Morning recap: FG’s N70,000 allowance, Fubara-Wike alliance, Katsina cleric’s killing, other stories
The Federal Government has approved a monthly transport allowance of N70,000 for public servants for six months, beginning in November, following talks with organised labour. The agreement also covers outstanding allowances and other workers’ welfare issues, although negotiations over the effective date for implementing the national minimum wage remain unresolved.
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FG warns colleges against substandard degree programmes
The Federal Government has warned Colleges of Education against offering substandard degree programmes under the Dual Mandate policy, insisting that institutions must have qualified lecturers, adequate facilities and functional quality assurance systems before commencing or expanding their programmes.
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Sacking Of Workers Versus Modulated Salary Payments: Why Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola Remains The Best
Sacking Of Workers Versus Modulated Salary Payments: Why Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola Remains The Best
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EXPLAINER: How unemployed NELFUND beneficiaries can notify FG of status
Unemployed beneficiaries of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund student loan are required to formally notify the Fund of their employment status if they remain without a job two years after completing the National Youth Service Corps programme.
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Nasarawa adopts FG’s health plan to address climate change
Nasarawa adopts FG’s health plan to address climate change
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Atiku’s aide faults power minister over ‘freezers freezing’ comment
Atiku’s aide faults power minister over ‘freezers freezing’ comment
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Medical tests key to Nigeria’s health security, says FG
The Federal Government has described medical diagnostics as a strategic national asset, saying Nigeria must strengthen local production, quality assurance and market development to reduce dependence on imported diagnostic products.
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FG moves to boost innovation hubs for jobs, entrepreneurship
The Federal Government wants innovation hubs across Nigeria to become stronger engines of entrepreneurship and job creation, as it seeks to expand the benefits of the digital economy beyond the country’s major technology centres. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, said Nigeria needed greater investment in technology hubs, innovation spaces...