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The Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) on Friday launched the third phase of their Vocational Skills Programme at the Raw Materials and Research Development Centre Auditorium in Maitama, Abuja. Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbeunderscored the Board’s commitment to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic restoration agenda, particularly in human capital development and youth empowerment. He acknowledged ITF’s efforts in vocational, technical, and entrepreneurship skills development, which are crucial for Nigeria’s economic growth. The Executive Secretary was represented by the Director of Capacity Building, Dr. Ama Ikuru. He emphasized that the vocational training for 100 Nigerian youths aligns with the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development…

The Nigerian Leader, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has conferred the National Honours Awards of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger GCON, on the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and the Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. The President made this known on Tuesday, October 1st, during his live nationwide broadcast to commemorate Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary celebration. President Tinubu also announced the conferment of the honour of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) on the Deputy Senate President, Suleiman Barau and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas. He also made known that…

Protests against the prevailing economic hardship in the country have kicked off in Lagos and the federal capital territory (FCT). On Tuesday morning, protesters converged on the Ikeja under bridge area of Lagos for the ‘National Day of Survival’ protest. Omoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 election, led the protest in the nation’s commercial capital. The protest is organised by some civil society organisations (CSOs) under the aegis of the #EndBadGovernance movement. The organisers said the march aims to address grievances stemming from the hike in fuel price, rising food costs, and the impact of…

President Bola Tinubu has ordered that integrity tests be carried out on all dams in the country to ‘avert future disasters’. The president’s order comes after the Alau dam in Maiduguri ruptured on September 10, resulting in the worst flooding the state has experienced in 30 years. Tinubu, during his 64th Independence anniversary, said his administration has been responding to natural disasters, particularly the aforementioned flood. He said: “Our government has been responding to the recent natural disasters, particularly the flooding in parts of the country. Our government has also ordered integrity tests of all our dams in the country…

The federal government is set to organise a national youth conference to “address diverse challenges” confronting young Nigerians. President Bola Tinubu said the conference, which will last for 30 days, will unite Nigerian youths nationwide. Speaking in his Independence Day address on Tuesday, Tinubu said the conference will “provoke meaningful dialogue and empower our young people to participate actively in nation-building”. “By ensuring that their voices are heard in shaping the policies that impact their lives, we are creating a pathway for a brighter tomorrow,” the president said. “The 30-day Confab will unite young people nationwide to collaboratively develop solutions…

President Bola Tinubu has asked Nigerians to exercise patience and have faith in his economic reforms. The president said he is aware of the struggles many Nigerians face and the cost of living crisis in the country. Nigerians have been grappling with high inflation on the back of the naira devaluation, rising petrol prices, and prevailing insecurity that has led to a decline in agricultural output. Tinubu, in his Independence Day speech on Tuesday, said he is determined to find “sustainable solutions” to improve the fortunes of Nigerians. “Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of…

As a progress report on the fight against insecurity in the country, President Bola Tinu has said his administration eliminated more than 300 Boko Haram and bandit commanders within just one year in office. He made the declaration while delivering his 64th Independence Day speech on Tuesday. According to the president, his administration is winning the war against terrorism in the country. He said, “On the security front, I am happy to announce to you, my compatriots, that our administration is winning the war on terror and banditry. “Our target is to eliminate all the threats of Boko Haram, banditry,…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of the country’s 64th independence anniversary. In a message to Nigerians on Monday, the NLC President Joe Ajaero urged the downtrodden Nigerians who bear the marks or burden broken promises, exploitation and corruption by the government to not give up hope on their country. His statement reads, “Being the text of the goodwill message by the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Joe Ajaero on the occasion of Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary. “On the occasion of Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary celebration, we congratulate all Nigerians, especially workers for…

Nigeria’s Comptroller General of Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap, has emerged as the Chairperson of the ECOWAS Heads of Immigration. Nandap’s appointment was announced during the recent ECOWAS Heads of Immigration Forum held in Banjul, Gambia. The forum, which brought together representatives from 13 member states—excluding Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—focused on addressing migration and mobility challenges within the region. The central theme of the forum was “Acceleration of the Implementation of the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC) and the Abolishment of the 90-Day Stay Limit/Residence Permits for Community Citizens.” The ENBIC is designed to replace the existing ECOWAS Travel Certificate…

The Federal Government has inaugurated a committee to probe allegations of gross misconduct against the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) by crossdresser Idris Okuneye better known as Bobrisky.  The Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo inaugurated the independent investigative panel on Monday. “We want to really reform the correctional service. Your core responsibility is to investigate specific allegations of corruption, torture, and mistreatment of inmates by correctional officers, especially the immediate one on Bobrisky which I expect to be out in 2 weeks,” he said according to a statement from the ministry. “We will rely on your legal guidance to be sure…