5 h. ago Nigeria’s Education Sector Is In Trouble, Says JAMB Panel Chair Epelle

The chairman of the Special Committee on Examination Infractions set up by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Dr Jake Epelle, has said the Nigeria’s education sector was in trouble. Epelle, who is also the head of TAF Foundation, said this when he appeared on Channels Television’s current affairs programme, ‘Politics Today’ on Monday […]

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12 h. ago Sokoto govt sets up special recruitment committee to tackle unemployment, insecurity

Tribune Online Sokoto govt sets up special recruitment committee to tackle unemployment, insecurity The Sokoto State Government has inaugurated a high-powered recruitment committee to oversee... Sokoto govt sets up special recruitment committee to tackle unemployment, insecurity Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Tinubu’s renewed hope initiative will reduce unemployment — Aiyedatiwa

Tribune Online Tinubu’s renewed hope initiative will reduce unemployment — Aiyedatiwa Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for introducing the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI 2), describing it as a strategic intervention to tackle the nation’s unemployment challenge. Tinubu’s renewed hope initiative will reduce unemployment — Aiyedatiwa Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Over 69m, 210 bags of rice shared as Sokoto Govt consoles banditry victims

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto   The Sokoto State Government has disbursed over 69 million and distributed 210 bags of rice to families affected by recent bandit attacks in Kware and Gwadabawa Local Government Areas.   Governor Ahmed Aliyu, who led a condolence visit to the communities, described the killings as “unfortunate and inhumane,” assuring victims’ […] The post Over 69m, 210 bags of rice shared as Sokoto Govt consoles banditry victims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Sokoto govt approves 26 cooling systems to boost polio vaccine storage

Tribune Online Sokoto govt approves 26 cooling systems to boost polio vaccine storage Sokoto State Government has approved the purchase of 26 new cooling systems to strengthen the storage and distribution of polio vaccines across the state. Sokoto govt approves 26 cooling systems to boost polio vaccine storage Tribune Online

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6 d. ago FG rallies stakeholders to tackle youth unemployment, poverty

Tribune Online FG rallies stakeholders to tackle youth unemployment, poverty The Federal Government has charged key stakeholders to join forces with it in confronting the pressing challenges of poverty, unemployment, and insecurity facing Nigerian youth through the Youth Economic Intervention and Deregulation Programme (YEIDEP). Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, gave the charge at the YEIDEP Implementation Stakeholders Retreat. He underscored the urgent need […] FG rallies stakeholders to tackle youth unemployment, poverty Tribune Online

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6 d. ago After LEADERSHIP Report, Reps Sets Up Panel To Probe 785 NASC Recruitments

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has approved the constitution of an ad-hoc committee to investigate the 2024/2025 recruitment exercise into the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC). The decision followed the exclusive report by LEADERSHIP, which revealed that lawmakers were miffed by NASC’s recruitment of 785 staff without their inputs or getting […]

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8 d. ago Sokoto govt introduces monthly allowances for imams, deputies, mu’azzins

Tribune Online Sokoto govt introduces monthly allowances for imams, deputies, mu’azzins The Sokoto State Government has introduced monthly allowances for Imams, their deputies, and Mu’azzins across the state... Sokoto govt introduces monthly allowances for imams, deputies, mu’azzins Tribune Online

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1 week ago Sokoto govt approves renovation of nine hospitals, road project, livestock centre

Tribune Online Sokoto govt approves renovation of nine hospitals, road project, livestock centre The approvals were announced on Wednesday after the Council’s meeting Sokoto govt approves renovation of nine hospitals, road project, livestock centre Tribune Online

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1 week ago Tackling unemployment, boosting FX inflows with manpower export

By Steve Agbota                                    styvenchy@yahoo.com  “Nigeria has no business with poverty if only it could harness its enormous maritime potential”. This is a general consensus among maritime and economic experts who insist that the sector could trigger an era […] The post Tackling unemployment, boosting FX inflows with manpower export appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Sokoto Gov’t Faults NBS Poverty Rating, Launches Fresh Survey

The Sokoto State Government has faulted the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report ranking it with the highest poverty rate in the country, describing the bureau’s methodology as insufficient. Commissioner for Budget and Economic Development in the state, Dr. Abubakar Muhammad Zayyanu stated this while addressing journalists at a one-day workshop organised in collaboration with […]

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2 w. ago Sokoto govt partners UNICEF, others to expand social register for vulnerable households

Tribune Online Sokoto govt partners UNICEF, others to expand social register for vulnerable households The Sokoto State Government, in collaboration with UNICEF, the European Union (EU), and the International Labour Organisation (ILO), has Sokoto govt partners UNICEF, others to expand social register for vulnerable households Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Lagos Assembly: University of Medicine and Health Sciences Bill scales second reading

Tribune Online Lagos Assembly: University of Medicine and Health Sciences Bill scales second reading Hon. Saheed Obafemi noted that the Bill would not only tackle unemployment by providing jobs in the health and education sectors but also boost the State’s economy. Lagos Assembly: University of Medicine and Health Sciences Bill scales second reading Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Bauchi Assembly To Hold Public Hearing On Creation Of Devt Areas

Bauchi State House of Assembly plans to conduct a public hearing on the restoration and creation of additional local government areas in the state. The House majority leader, Hon. Sale Hodi Jibir, disclosed this to journalists in Bauchi yesterday on the outcome of the inaugural meeting of the special committee set up for the exercise. […]

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3 w. ago Waste to wealth: Firms unite to create jobs, grow economy through plastic recycling

By Merit Ibe                                               ibe.merit@yahoo.com  In an effort to save the environment, tackle rising unemployment, strengthen biodiversity and ultimately boost the circular economy, Alef Recycling, a bottle‑to‑bottle rPET recycler based in Ogun State […] The post Waste to wealth: Firms unite to create jobs, grow economy through plastic recycling appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Sokoto govt begins rehabilitation of abandoned classrooms at Gummi Memorial College

Tribune Online Sokoto govt begins rehabilitation of abandoned classrooms at Gummi Memorial College The Sokoto State Government has begun the rehabilitation of two long-abandoned blocks containing 18 classrooms at the historic Sheikh Abubakar Gummi Memorial College, marking the first major facelift for the structures in over 46 years. Sokoto govt begins rehabilitation of abandoned classrooms at Gummi Memorial College Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Nigerian doctors in diaspora write NASS, Tinubu over rising wave of sudden deaths

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa Nigerian doctors in diaspora have called on the leadership of the National Assembly and President Bola Tinubu to urgently set aside special contingency funds for citizens with chronic conditions and practising medical personnel to tackle rising ailments and the “slump and die” epidemic across the country. The doctors, drawn from the […] The post Nigerian doctors in diaspora write NASS, Tinubu over rising wave of sudden deaths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Nigerian doctors in diaspora write NASS, Tinubu over rising wave of deaths

seek emergency intervention, funding From Folaranmi, Yenagoa   Nigerian Doctors in diaspora have called on the leadership of the National Assembly and President Bola Tinubu to urgently set aside special contingency funds for citizens with chronic conditions and practising medical personnel to tackle rising ailments and the “Slump and Die” epidemic across the country. The […] The post Nigerian doctors in diaspora write NASS, Tinubu over rising wave of deaths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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