38 h. ago Idris highlights Tinubu’s reforms at BusinessDay Public Service Lecture & Excellence Awards 2025

Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, has highlighted ongoing reforms under President Bola Tinubu’s administration as he received read more Idris highlights Tinubu’s reforms at BusinessDay Public Service Lecture & Excellence Awards 2025

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55 h. ago Federal Government Orders MDAs To Enforce 5% Job Quota For PWDs

The Federal Government has directed Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to comply strictly with the mandatory 5 per cent employment quota for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) and ensure that all public buildings, transport systems and service channels are accessible to them. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, gave the directive at […]

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62 h. ago Find strength to carry on, Ibori tells Segun Awolowo’s widow

Read James Ibori’s heartfelt Segun Awolowo tribute, where he praises the late public servant’s legacy and urges his widow to find strength. Read More: https://punchng.com/find-strength-to-carry-on-ibori-tells-segun-awolowos-widow/

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3 d. ago Commission urges dismissal, trial of public servants with falsified birth records

The Imo State Civil Service Commission calls for the dismissal and trial of public servants found with falsified birth records to ensure proper retirement. Read More: https://punchng.com/commission-urges-dismissal-trial-of-public-servants-with-falsified-birth-records/

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5 d. ago A Call For Reason, Justice, And National Interest: Why The Confirmation Of Amb. Ayodele Oke Is Imperative

In his usual strategic capacity for recruiting competent talents, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has put forward a list of three non career ambassadorial nominees distinguished by their substantial expertise and proven records of public service. Among these exemplary selections, the nomination of Ambassador Ayodele Oke succinctly reflects that philosophy which prioritizes his strategic acumen and […]

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6 d. ago Tanker Accident, Building Fire Leave 3 Dead, Several Injured In Kano

The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed two fire-related incidents on Friday, leaving three people dead and causing property damage in separate parts of the state. In a press statement signed by the Service’s Public Relations Officer, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, the first incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. on Zaria Road near Kura Market Junction […]

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6 d. ago Lagos Lawyers Honour Shippers Council Boss At Badagry Law Week

The executive secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Pius Akutah, was honoured by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Badagry Branch, during the public presentation of the 2nd edition of the Heritage Bar Journal, where he urged Nigerians in public service to pursue excellence regardless of recognition. Speaking at the 10th Annual Law Week […]

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6 d. ago How Nigerian farmers can leverage tech to improve soil health, boost food security — Victor Ugwuegbu, soil scientist, doctoral researcher

Victor Izuchukwu Ugwuegbu is a Nigerian United States-based soil scientist, award-winning doctoral researcher, and Erasmus Mundus scholar. With a speciality in soil spectroscopy and physics-informed machine learning, he is a graduate assistant at the University of Kentucky in the US. In this interview by KINGSLEY ALUMONA, he speaks about his life and studies in the […]

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7 d. ago Labour Minister launches 1Gov ECMS, says digitalisation will drive efficiency, accountability

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi, on Thursday launched the 1Government Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS), declaring the Ministry’s transition to the 1Gov Cloud as a decisive leap toward a fully digital, automation-driven and data-centric public service. Unveiling the platform in Abuja, Dingiyari said the adoption of the 1Gov ECMS introduces a […]

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8 d. ago How early years in Okeho impacted my public service — Olaopa 

According to Olaopa, Ökehò holds so many memories for him. He said that it constituted a significant part of his upbringing and sociocultural heritage. 

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1 week ago Strengthening Accountability: Yobe Gov’t Trains Newly Deployed Procurement Personnel In MDAs

In an effort to strengthen effective public service delivery, the Yobe State Government has organized a three-day training workshop for the newly deployed procurement officers and assistant executive officers serving in various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), as well as Local Government Councils. A statement issued by the Press Secretary to the SSG, Shuaibu Abdullahi […]

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1 week ago Insecurity: Celebrities wade in, ask Tinubu to end bloodletting

Amid a fresh wave of killings, mass abductions and violent assaults sweeping across Kebbi, Niger and several other states, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his service chiefs are facing an unprecedented storm of public outrage. Nigeria’s biggest entertainers, activists and public figures have launched scathing attacks on the administration, accusing it of abandoning its core […]

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2 w. ago FG bans honorary doctorate award to serving public officials

“These degrees are meant to recognise outstanding service or achievements, but unfortunately...

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2 w. ago Tribute To A Veteran Nigerian Journalist – Passing on to glory of a legend and co

A legendary icon passes on at the age of 81. Recognising His Leadership, Public Service, and Lasting Contribution to Nigerian read more Tribute To A Veteran Nigerian Journalist – Passing on to glory of a legend and co-founder of Newswatch Magazine: The late Chief Dan Agbese

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2 w. ago Zik Prize: Remi Tinubu, Women Journalists, Abolore Celebrate Kwara First Lady

The Nigeria ‘s First Lady, Mr Oluremi Tinubu has congratulated the wife of the Kwara State governor, Prof  Olufolake Abdulrazaq for receiving the 2024/2025 prestigious Zik prize for humanitarian service. Mrs Tinubu  described the award as a true testament to the versatility of Prof.  Olufolake’s efforts in public service and compassion towards uplifting women, children, […]

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2 w. ago NUC gets report on politicisation, abuse of honorary doctorate

A new NUC report on honorary doctorate abuse is set to be released, addressing the trend of awarding degrees to serving public officials in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/nuc-gets-report-on-politicisation-abuse-of-honorary-doctorate/

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2 w. ago Reps flag off investigation into handling of national assets

"the work before this committee is important because these facilities represent public wealth that must serve the country

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2 w. ago House Of Tutu Founder, Ramatu Shehu, Bags Honourary Doctorate Degree At Peace Achievers Award

A renowned entrepreneur, perfumer and founder of Aromatic Gallery and House of Tutu, Ramatu Shehu, has been honoured with Doctorate Degree from the American Management University, California, USA and Entrepreneurial Excellence Award and Community Development at the just-concluded 15th Peace Achievers International Awards 2025. The Honorary Degree on Leadership and Business Administration conferred on her […]

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2 w. ago Akwa Ibom Lawmaker Canvasses Extension Of Maternity, Paternity Leave

The member representing Ibiono Ibom State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Hon. Moses Essien, has made a case for the upward review of maternity and paternity leave in view of the burden that weaning newborns place on parents. The lawmaker, therefore, called for an amendment to the state’s Public Service Rules […]

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3 w. ago Akwa Ibom Lawmaker Seeks Extension Of Maternity, Paternity Leave

The member representing Ibiono Ibom State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Hon. Moses Essien, has called for the upward review of maternity and paternity leave in view of the responsibility of weaning newborns on parents. Essien therefore called for an amendment to the state’s Public Service Rules (PSR) to extend maternity […]

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