6 h. ago BPP, SON partner to enforce Nigeria first policy in govt procurement

The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) are collaborating to ensure that government procurement complies with the Nigeria First Policy in a bid to encourage patronage of made-in-Nigeria products. While signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the application of Nigerian Industrial Standards (NIS), Dr Adebowale A. Adedokun […]

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6 h. ago Yuletide: Police enforce ban on fireworks sale, usage in Kwara

Kwara State Police enforce a strict fireworks ban for Christmas and New Year, citing security risks. Violators will be arrested and prosecuted. Read More: https://punchng.com/yuletide-police-enforce-ban-on-fireworks-sale-usage-in-kwara/

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6 h. ago Court rejects sacked Osun APC chairmen’s plea to access council funds

An Oyo High Court dismisses an application by sacked Osun APC chairmen seeking to access frozen council funds, ruling they lack the legal standing to do so Read More: https://punchng.com/court-rejects-sacked-osun-apc-chairmens-plea-to-access-council-funds/

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7 h. ago FG to advance inclusive family planning for women, girls with disabilities

"We will strengthen collaboration with partners, we will build capacity among health workers...

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7 h. ago Reps pledge to strengthen occupational health, safety regulations

Nigeria’s National Assembly is set to overhaul outdated workplace safety regulations, replacing the Factories Act of 2004 to protect all workers. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-pledge-to-strengthen-occupational-health-safety-regulations/

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8 h. ago FRSC targets safer transport ecosystem, stakeholder collaboration

launches national safety magazine The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has intensified efforts to build a safer, more efficient transport read more FRSC targets safer transport ecosystem, stakeholder collaboration

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8 h. ago Speaker Tajudeen raises concerns over Nigeria’s defective occupational safety laws

Abbas noted that many workers continue to suffer injuries, illnesses and deaths that could have been avoided with stronger regulations and proper enforcement.

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9 h. ago Hike in Airfares: House Of Reps. Seeks 50% Slash In Airport Charges, Auxiliary Taxes

The Federal Government through the Ministry of Aviation has been asked to intervene in the exorbitant cost of domestic air tickets by effecting a fifty percent reduction in airport charges and auxiliary taxes. The House of Representatives which passed the resolution at Thursday’s plenary is hoping that this will translate to a significant reduction in […] The post Hike in Airfares: House Of Reps. Seeks 50% Slash In Airport Charges, Auxiliary Taxes appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago FG assigns official emails to over 92,000 civil servants ahead of full digitalisation

The Federal Government has revealed that more than 92,000 of its workers nationwide, have been assigned official government email addresses to enhance secure ...

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11 h. ago Soludo seeks 2025 budget adjustment approval from Anambra assembly

Anambra Governor Soludo requests legislative approval for a virement in the Anambra 2025 budget, citing emerging priorities and economic challenges. Read More: https://punchng.com/soludo-seeks-2025-budget-adjustment-approval-from-anambra-assembly/

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14 h. ago Canada unveils express entry for doctors, academics, healthcare workers

Canada has launched a new express entry category towards permanent residency that is designed to attract overseas doctors, top-tier researchers read more Canada unveils express entry for doctors, academics, healthcare workers

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16 h. ago Lekki Toll Gate ‘massacre’ report fake news, Lai Mohammed insists

Former minister Lai Mohammed doubles down, calling the Lekki Toll Gate massacre report fake news and citing a lack of missing person claims five years on. Read More: https://punchng.com/lekki-toll-gate-massacre-report-fake-news-lai-mohammed-insists/

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17 h. ago SON launches initiative to elevate rice production standards in Niger

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Niger Foods, and AGRA have jointly launched a comprehensive training programme aimed at enhancing food safety and boosting rice productivity among farmers in Niger State.

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19 h. ago Things Remembered Strike: Nigerian Varsities Shut For 27 Months

Between 2013 and 2022, Nigerian universities were closed due to a series of strikes embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over poor working conditions, infrastructure deficits in the Universities, and a lack of autonomy, among other issues. During the 10 years, the universities were shut for 27 months, which had serious […]

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20 h. ago FCT Residents Seek Wike’s Intervention Over Alleged Illegal Tax By Area Council

Residents of Katampe Extension in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have accused the Bwari Area Council of imposing an illegal tax and using the police and thugs to harass residents in an attempt to enforce illegality. The residents, therefore, urged the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Judicial Service Commission […]

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21 h. ago ECOWAS must enforce zero tolerance for coups, says Sierra Leone’s foreign minister 

Sierra Leone’s foreign minister calls on ECOWAS to adopt a zero-threat stance against unconstitutional changes of government in West Africa. Read More: https://punchng.com/ecowas-must-enforce-zero-tolerance-for-coups-says-sierra-leones-foreign-minister/

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22 h. ago Why economies fail when contract enforcement fails: The era of justice denial for the common man

The judiciary in Nigeria is no longer the hope of the everyday person Efficient contract enforcement is critical to the read more Why economies fail when contract enforcement fails: The era of justice denial for the common man

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24 h. ago LASWA, NIWA launch ember months safety campaign on Lagos waterways

THE Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) have introduced a proactive safety campaign to keep waterways safe during December’s surge in travel. Emphasising the importance of strict adherence in a joint statement, the LASWA/NIWA urged boat operators and passengers to work together to prevent avoidable accidents on Lagos Inland […]

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27 h. ago How lack of effective enforcement, apathy weaken legislation on workers’ safety

In a world where workers continue to face diverse occupational threats, conversations continue to revolve around safety and health at work especially in a changing climate. ADEOLA OJO reports that while Nigeria has diverse laws aimed at entrenching safety, laws promulgated for safety of workers are still ineffective due to varieties of factor The United […]

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30 h. ago BPP, SON sign MoU to enforce Nigerian standards in govt procurement

The BPP and SON signed an MoU to enforce Nigerian standards in procurement, strengthening the Nigeria First policy and ensuring quality in government proje Read More: https://punchng.com/bpp-son-sign-mou-to-enforce-nigerian-standards-in-govt-procurement/

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