Statistical data from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention have shown that more of those getting infected with Mpox in Nigeria are males. According to the figures posted on the NCDC website on Monday, September 16, 67 per cent of Mpox cases recorded since January 2024 were in males. The agency made it … Read more
Important notice for anyone that applied for the fire service recruitment, that The Federal Government has released the list of shortlisted candidates for the next phase of the Federal Fire Service recruitment exercise. This was disclosed on Tuesday in a statement by the Civil Defense, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB). According to the … Read more
In a drastic move to enforce the federal government’s directive on the National Identification Number (NIN)-Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) linkage, telecom operators have begin the disconnection of approximately 66 million phone lines across the country. The action is coming after a multiple series of extensions and warnings to Nigerians to comply with the policy designed … Read more
Abba Bichi refutes speculations that he’s currently on the run after being accused of masterminding a $2m theft. Abba Bichi, son of former Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Yusuf Bichi, has debunked claims making the rounds that he’s taken to his heels after stealing $2 million from his father. The social … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria has received 50 tonnes of humanitarian aid from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to assist internally displaced persons affected by recent floods across the country. The relief items arrived at the Cargo wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Sunday at around 2:40 p.m. it was gathered … Read more
The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards (RTWPBs) of Region 4-A (Calabarzon) and Region 7 (Central Visayas) have issued wage orders granting increases in the daily minimum wage rates for workers in private establishments, directly benefiting 1.2 million minimum wage earners. In a statement published Monday, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said the … Read more
South Africa’s Deputy President Paul Mashatile is reported fine after having struggled with the heat while giving a speech on Saturday afternoon, which lead to his collapse. The premier of Limpopo province told state broadcaster SABC. Mashatile collapsed while addressing a gathering commemorating the inauguration of a local traditional leader in Tzaneen, Limpopo province, 412 … Read more
IPPIS Payroll Validation, FG Workers’ Personal Data on OAGF Website Have Been Hijacked The ‘IPPIS Payroll Validation‘ section on the official website of the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) headed by Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein has been hijacked by an unknown hacker. Similarly, workers’ personal data stored on the official website of the … Read more
Congratulations Nigerian Nurses & Midwives In November 2023, the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) introduced more stringent rules in the verification process for Nigerian nurses and midwives, which led to the prolonged closure of the verification portal for over six months. This significant delay sparked nationwide protests, intense negotiations, lobbying, and legal proceedings … Read more
Minimum Wage: FG inaugurates 16-member committee on consequential adjustment The Federal Government on Thursday in Abuja, inaugurated a 16-member committee on consequential adjustments in salaries, to deliberate on issues coming from provisions of the National Minimum Wage Act, 2024. While Inaugurating the committee, Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, Head of Service of the Federation, said the decision … Read more