The Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP) has called on the Federal Government to implement the high-level body technical committee’s report on the adjustment of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure to avert a resumption of the recently suspended industrial action by Joint Health Sector Unions. This was contained in a communique issued at the end of the union’s eighth …

The Federal Government through Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has said that it is determined to bridge the digital skills gap between industries and schools. This is as the Executive Secretary, TETFund, Mr. Sonny Echono said the government has drafted a policy to ensure that students in higher institutions acquire digital skills before graduation. At the 2023 Train the Trainer …

The Federal Government and a non-governmental organisation, All-rights Foundation Africa, on Monday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to drive accessibility reforms in the public service and promote inclusivity and equal opportunities for Persons with Disabilities. The federal government in 2018 signed into law the Discrimination Against Persons With Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, with the establishment of the National Commission for Persons …

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike if the Federal Government fails to meet its demands on or before 19th July 2023. Last Wednesday, NARD issued a fresh two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to commence the implementation of all pending agreements it reached with the association when it embarked on a …

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has applauded the unification of Nigeria’s foreign exchange rate, saying that it would stimulate the growth of the securities market and attract foreign investments into the country. The Institute said that it is expected that the action would generally lead to short-term pains that will yield long-term gains. A statement by the …

The Senate, on Thursday, asked the Federal Government to review the concession of the Aminu Kano International Airport, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, and other international airports across the country. The Senate made this known at the plenary after passing a motion by a lawmaker from Kano South, Senator Sumaila Kawu. On 17th May, the Federal Executive Council, under immediate past …

There is no decision yet by the Federal Government to sell the shares of the NNPC Limited to the public through an Initial Public Offering (IPO), according to The PUNCH. An online medium reported on Wednesday that the NNPCL missed the deadline for the launch of its IPO, stating that this was contained in the national oil company’s latest quarterly …

The Senate on Wednesday urged the Federal Ministry of Water Resources to revisit the proposed construction of Dasin Hausa Dam and any other dam to take in the flood waters from Lagdo Dam in Cameroon. The Senate resolution was a sequel to the adoption of a motion on ‘Urgent Need to Intervene in the Flooding Issues in Sagamu, Ijebu areas …

The Federal Government on Wednesday mourned the death of the first Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Chief Mobolaji Ajose-Adeogun. Ajose-Adeogun, who was appointed FCT Minister under the regime of General Murtala Muhammed, died last Saturday at 96 years. According to a statement by the Director of Information, Mr. Willie Bassey, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George …

Federal Government has restated its resolve to reverse shortages in medical personnel. It assured Nigerians it had begun efforts to ensure health workers that have left the system are replaced. The government noted those in the system need to be motivated to ensure they continue to provide quality healthcare services. It hinted it will reduce dependence on the importation of …