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43% of Osun Youths Jobless as NYCN Rolls Out Free Skills Training

43% of Osun Youths Jobless as NYCN Rolls Out Free Skills Training

The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has launched a free skills acquisition programme in Osun State amid rising youth unemployment, with new data revealing that 43% of young people in the state lack access…

Court Rejects N29.6m Retirement Benefit Claim Against Fidelity Bank

Court Rejects N29.6m Retirement Benefit Claim Against Fidelity Bank

The National Industrial Court in Lagos has dismissed a N29.6 million retirement benefit claim filed by a former employee, Mr Obi, against Fidelity Bank Plc. The court ruled that the claim was without merit, as…

Court Orders Ecobank to Pay N10m Damages for Unlawful Dismissal

Court Orders Ecobank to Pay N10m Damages for Unlawful Dismissal

The National Industrial Court in Benin has ruled that the dismissal of a former Ecobank staff member, Mr. John, was unlawful and violated his right to fair hearing, awarding him over N10 million in compensation.…

NDE to Train 21,000 Nigerians in Second Phase of Job Creation Programme

NDE to Train 21,000 Nigerians in Second Phase of Job Creation Programme

The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has announced plans to train over 21,000 Nigerians in the second phase of the Renewed Hope Job Creation Programme, which will be fully digitised to improve transparency, delivery, and…

Federal Nurses Reject Salary Review, Demand Fair Allowances and Inclusion

Federal Nurses Reject Salary Review, Demand Fair Allowances and Inclusion

The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM-FHI), representing federal health institutions, has rejected a recent salary circular issued by the National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission (NSIWC), describing it as unjust, discriminatory, and…

Kano Disburses N6bn to 3,313 Retirees in Fourth Pension Payment Tranche

Kano Disburses N6bn to 3,313 Retirees in Fourth Pension Payment Tranche

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has flagged off the payment of N6 billion in gratuities and death benefits to 3,313 retirees, marking the fourth phase of the state’s pension settlement scheme. The event took…

FG Partners UAE to Train 7 Million Nigerians in Digital Skills and Innovation

FG Partners UAE to Train 7 Million Nigerians in Digital Skills and Innovation

The Federal Government has partnered with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to provide digital skills training for over seven million Nigerian youth under the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA) initiative. This strategic collaboration was announced following…

Kogi Doctors Decry Poor Pay, Stalled Promotions Amid Health Sector Crisis

Kogi Doctors Decry Poor Pay, Stalled Promotions Amid Health Sector Crisis

Doctors in Kogi State have raised concerns over poor remuneration and lack of career progression, warning that the state’s health system may deteriorate further unless urgent steps are taken to improve doctor welfare in Nigeria.…

Nigerian Seafarers Raise Alarm Over Harassment and Poor Welfare Conditions

Nigerian Seafarers Raise Alarm Over Harassment and Poor Welfare Conditions

Nigerian seafarers have issued a strong call for maritime reform, citing widespread harassment, neglect, and poor welfare conditions aboard ships operating within and beyond Nigeria’s waters. The call was made during the 2025 Day of…

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