Fuel Price Hike: Labour Seeks Tax Relief
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) yesterday demanded a cost-of-living allowance, a wage award for workers and tax relief to cushion the effects of the recent increase in the price of fuel occasioned by the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
GAWIM Encourages Mentorship Transformation In Healthcare
The organisers of the Global Africa Women in Medicine Summit, GAWIM, have called for the need for mentorship and leadership development among female doctors to drive transformation in Africa’s healthcare sector.
Five Rescued, Three Dead As Bus Plunges Into River In Ibadan
About five persons have been rescued alive by the Oyo State Fire Services Agency after a passenger bus plunged into the Ariyo River along Amuloko Road in Ibadan.
Lagos Residents Protest Poor Power Supply
Aggrieved Lagos residents have staged a protest against what they describe as the “epileptic” electricity supply across the state.
FirstPower Explains Reason For Poor Power Supply In Anambra
The Management of FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited, FPEDL, has explained the reason for the poor power supply in Anambra State, saying that it is because of a drop in national power generation, and that it is not peculiar to Anambra State.
Police Arrest Wanted Kidnap Gang Leader In Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command says it has arrested a wanted kidnapper identified as Abdullahi Lawal, terrorising Ikare-Akoko in Akoko North East Local Government Area of Ondo state.
Tanker Catches Fire In Lagos
Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has confirmed a tanker fire that occurred at the T-Junction inward Temu Epe, this Monday.
Borno: Hundreds Still Missing After Boko Haram Attack
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have abducted more than 300 residents during a deadly attack on Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State midnight on Wednesday, forcing thousands of survivors to flee to neigbouring Pulka community, where many have been forced to sleep on roads and in school buildings for fear of further attacks.
PhD Won’t Replace Medical Fellowship – FG
The Federal Government has dismissed confusion surrounding the Federal Executive Council’s approval to amend the Act governing the Nigerian Postgraduate Medical College, that a Doctor of Philosophy, PhD, degree will not replace or be considered equivalent to medical fellowship in Nigeria.
FG Links Birth Registration To School Enrolment
The Federal Ministry of Education says it has organized a strategic partnership with the National Population Commission, NPC, to integrate birth registration and demographic data into Nigeria’s school enrolment and education planning systems.