29 h. ago Dangote Refinery commends Tinubu, security chiefs, ministers for averting PENGASSAN disruption

Reaffirms Commitment to Nigeria’s Progress, Workers’ Welfare   Dangote Petroleum Refinery has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his timely intervention in averting what it described as “the disruptive actions of PENGASSAN” against the company. The company, in a statement, said the President’s leadership, through his ministers and senior government officials, ensured […] The post Dangote Refinery commends Tinubu, security chiefs, ministers for averting PENGASSAN disruption appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Governor Makinde Visits LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Pledges Better Welfare For Workers

  Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has promised improved welfare for workers of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, following a visit to the facility on Tuesday. In a statement shared on his verified Facebook page Tuesday evening, the governor said he met with health workers to listen to their grievances […]

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1 week ago Electricity workers begin nationwide strike over unpaid wages, poor welfare

The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has ordered its members to down tools across the country, accusing the Transmission read more Electricity workers begin nationwide strike over unpaid wages, poor welfare

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1 week ago Let 80th UNGA be remembered for actions, Nigeria’s Women Affairs Minister urges global community

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja On the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, in a compelling address, positioned Nigeria at the forefront of global efforts to achieve gender equality. Speaking at the High-Level Meeting commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference […] The post Let 80th UNGA be remembered for actions, Nigeria’s Women Affairs Minister urges global community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “It’s Injustice For Oil Producing Bayelsa To Have Just Eight LGs While Other States Have 44” – Governor Diri

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has called for a national dialogue to strengthen the framework guiding local government council administration across Nigeria. Speaking at a one-day forum in Yenagoa with the theme “Promoting Local Government Workers’ Welfare: The Bayelsa Model”, the governor stressed the need for reforms that would enhance grassroots governance and fairness in […] The post “It’s Injustice For Oil Producing Bayelsa To Have Just Eight LGs While Other States Have 44” – Governor Diri appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Diri receives NULGE’s Best Governor Award as Bayelsa clears N12bn gratuity backlog

The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has honoured Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, as the Best Governor on Local Government Reforms in Nigeria. The NULGE President, Comrade Aliyu Kankara, presented the award to the governor in Yenagoa during a conference on “Promoting Local Government Workers’ Welfare: The Bayelsa Model.” Comrade Kankara […] The post Diri receives NULGE’s Best Governor Award as Bayelsa clears N12bn gratuity backlog appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago GBV: Ogun govt, UNFPA organise special training for law enforcement agents

Tribune Online GBV: Ogun govt, UNFPA organise special training for law enforcement agents The Ogun State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund, has organised a capacity-building workshop for law enforcement agents on effective handling of Gender-Based Violence cases. According to a statement on Wednesday, the two-day training, themed: ‘Capacity Building for Security Personnel on GBV and Forensic Investigation’ held […] GBV: Ogun govt, UNFPA organise special training for law enforcement agents Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Tinubu urged to ignore calls for women affairs minister’s sack

From Okwe Obi, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has been urged to ignore the sacking of the Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim. Earlier, some aggrieved civil servants had staged a protest, accusing Suleiman-Ibrahim of neglecting their welfare. But, Director of Public Enlightenment, Centre for Accountability and Public Engagement, Emmanuel Lawal, in a statement yesterday, claimed […] The post Tinubu urged to ignore calls for women affairs minister’s sack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Centre Condemns Alleged ‘Sinister Plot’ Against Women’s Affairs Minister

The Centre for Accountability and Public Engagement (CAPE) has declared its support for the minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, following protests recently staged by civil servants at the ministry. In a solidarity letter presented yesterday during a civil society rally in Abuja and read by Luke Jacob on behalf of Emmanuel Lawal, director […]

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3 w. ago Protest: Tinubu urged to ignore calls for Women Affairs minister sack

From Okwe Obi, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has been urged to ignore the sacking of the Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim. Earlier, some aggrieved civil servants had staged a protest, accusing Suleiman-Ibrahim of neglecting their welfare. But, the Director of Public Enlightenment, Centre for Accountability and Public Engagement, Emmanuel Lawal, in a statement yesterday, […] The post Protest: Tinubu urged to ignore calls for Women Affairs minister sack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NAPTIP Rescue 11 Children From Suspected Traffickers In Taraba

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued 11 children from suspected traffickers in Taraba State. The children, who were intercepted with the support of the state’s Ministry of Women Affairs and Child Development in Wukari local government and one other in Jalingo, the state capital, were reported to have […]

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3 w. ago NAPTIP Rescues 11 Children From Suspected Traffickers In Taraba

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued 11 children from suspected traffickers in Taraba State. The children, who were intercepted with the support of the state’s Ministry of Women Affairs and Child Development in Wukari local government and one other in Jalingo, the state capital, were reported to have […]

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3 w. ago Women Affairs Minister douses tension, pledges better welfare for workers

Tribune Online Women Affairs Minister douses tension, pledges better welfare for workers Speaking at a town hall meeting with staff in Abuja, the Minister warmly embraced the workers’ apologies, stressing that Women Affairs Minister douses tension, pledges better welfare for workers Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Oyebanji’s excellent relationship with workers worries opposition

Tribune Online Oyebanji’s excellent relationship with workers worries opposition One of the areas opposition elements make attempts to unseat an incumbent administration is workers’ welfare. It is usually the prayers of the opposition for a governor to be in the bad books of the workers especially owing them arrears of salaries and implementation of anti-worker policies. The opposition in Ekiti State whether within the […] Oyebanji’s excellent relationship with workers worries opposition Tribune Online

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3 w. ago 31% Nigerian Women Suffer Sexual, Physical Violence — Minister

The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim on Wednesday disclosed that about 31 percent of Nigerian women between the ages of 15 and 49 years experienced physical violence. This is just as the Minister also hinted that over 28 percent of women across Nigeria have suffered a case of sexual violence […]

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3 w. ago Women Affairs Minister Locked Out By Workers Over Alleged Poor Working Conditions 

Staff of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs on Wednesday, September 10, locked out the Minister, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, in Abuja over what they described as prolonged neglect and poor welfare conditions. The protesting workers, in their numbers, blocked the entrance gates of the Ministry located in the Central Area, chanting solidarity songs and calling for […]

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3 w. ago Workers lock out Women Affairs Minister over alleged negligence

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Workers at the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, on Wednesday, September 10, locked out the Minister, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, over prolonged neglect of the workers amidst other grievances. The workers, in large numbers, blocked the entrance gates of the Ministry located at Central Area, Abuja, chanting solidarity songs and demanding the sack […] The post Workers lock out Women Affairs Minister over alleged negligence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Women Affairs, Customs partner to empower families nationwide

Tribune Online Women Affairs, Customs partner to empower families nationwide Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has expressed profound appreciation to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for partnering with Women Affairs, Customs partner to empower families nationwide Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Women Affairs Ministry, Customs reach out to women, families, others with bags of rice, fabrics

The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim has expressed profound appreciation to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for partnering with read more Women Affairs Ministry, Customs reach out to women, families, others with bags of rice, fabrics

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3 w. ago Benue, Ogun Benefit As Women Affairs Minister Flags Off Customs

The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has expressed profound appreciation to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for partnering with the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs in providing essential relief materials to Nigerian women, families, and vulnerable groups across the 774 Local Government Areas of the country. Through the partnership, fabrics, rice, and other […]

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