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The German Agency for International Corporation has trained 26 members of the National Youth Service Corp in Edo on employable skills. The training aimed at equipping the corps members with the necessary skills to secure gainful employment after their service year as well as expose the participants to the needs of the labour market was held on Tuesday in Benin and also took place simultaneously in Abuja and Lagos. The one-day event, with the theme, “From Clicks to Progress,” featured sessions on digitalisation, entrepreneurship, and employment promotion measures. Participants were also schooled on high-priority employability skills, Curriculum Vitae writing, and…

Some stakeholders in the health sector say the approved National Policy on Health Workforce Migration by President Bola Tinubu will reduce the continued exodus of Nigerian health workers abroad popularly known as the japa syndrome. The doctors described the new policy as a positive step towards rebuilding Nigeria’s healthcare system and improving its health indices if effectively implemented. Tinubu, on Monday, approved the National Policy on Health Workforce Migration to address the continued exodus of Nigerian health workers abroad. The policy, announced by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, on his X handle on Tuesday,…

Nestlé Nigeria’s iconic breakfast cereal, Golden Morn, proudly announces the launch of its new sustainable packaging, underscoring the brand’s dedication to providing nutritious food while championing environmental responsibility. This significant update reflects Golden Morn’s over three-decade legacy of nourishing Nigerian families and its forward-thinking approach to sustainability. Aligned with Nestlé’s global recycling vision, the new packaging is a testament to the company’s pledge to ensure that more than 95% of its plastic packaging is recyclable by 2025. Crafted with sustainability at its core, the packaging utilizes materials that are easier to recycle, thereby reducing environmental impact and fostering a circular…

Furthermore, six suspects were apprehended for their alleged involvement in the destruction, arson, and looting of the Kano Printing Press. The Kano State Police Command has transferred 76 suspects, including a foreign national, to the Force Headquarters in Abuja for discreet investigation on charges of sedition. The suspects were reportedly arrested for flying Russian flags during the recent nationwide hunger protests. The protests had turned violent in several parts of the North. Addressing the press on Monday, the Kano State Commissioner of Police, Salman Garba, provided updates on the ongoing investigations and arrests concerning the unrest. “In line with the…

The Minister of Finance and the coordinating of the Economy, Wale Edun, has initiated a high-level stakeholder meeting to implement President Bola Tinubu’s directive for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited to sell crude oil to local refineries in Naira. The meeting involving the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, Mele Kyari, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Dr Zacch Adedeji, and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, Mrs Lydia Jafiya, was held on Monday at the Finance Ministry headquarters in Abuja. According to a post…

The West Africa Examination Council has said 73.79 per cent of total candidates obtained credit and above in a minimum of any five subjects with or without English Language and or Mathematics. Speaking on Monday while announcing the release of the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination results, the Head of Nigeria Office of WAEC, Dr Amos Dangut, said WAEC withheld the results of 215,267 candidates, which is 11.92 per cent of 1,805,216, the total number of candidates that sat the examination. The 2024 examination spanned a period of seven weeks and six days, from April 30 to June…

Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman says his team is fully prepared for the UEFA Super Cup clash against Real Madrid, as La Dea aim to build on their recent European success and challenge the Spanish giants for another prestigious trophy. Atalanta, who secured their first-ever European title with a resounding 3-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Europa League final, will face the reigning UEFA Champions League holders in Warsaw on Wednesday night. The match promises to be an enthralling encounter, with Lookman eager to test himself against Carlo Ancelotti’s star-studded squad, which includes new signings Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham,…

Victor Osimhen risked being fined by Napoli after the Nigeria international was filmed having an altercation with a fan in a nightclub, The reports. Osimhen has been the subject of transfer speculation, with the Lagos-born striker linked with a move to Chelsea. The 25-year-old was absent for Napoli’s Coppa Italia first-round fixture against Modena at the Stadio Maradona on Saturday night due to his unresolved future, with Napoli director Giovanni Manna confirming he had requested to leave the club. His hefty €130m release clause has scared off many suitors, with Chelsea the only European club still keen on signing him…

…Encourages Private Organizations to Embrace Corporate Social Responsibility through Community Sanitation The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has called on private organizations and residents to adopt streets and communities as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to enhance environmental cleanliness across Lagos State. Dr. Gbadegesin who spoke on both Lagos Television’s “The Conversation” and Channels TV’s “Sunrise” programs emphasised the importance of community involvement in maintaining sanitation, urging businesses and individuals to play a more active role in the cleanliness of their immediate environments. “Adopting a street or community is an excellent…

THE Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,580 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,585 per dollar last weekend. Similarly, the Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,570.99 per dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market, NAFEM. Data from FMDQ showed that the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM fell to N1,570.99 per dollar from N1,574.2 per dollar last Friday, indicating N3.21 appreciation for the naira. The volume of dollars traded in the market declined by 23.7 percent to $246.44 million from $323.11 million traded last weekend. Consequently, the margin between the parallel market and NAFEM rate widened to N10.8 per dollar from…