Enugu: The Africa Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) Nigeria, in collaboration with the Healing Hearts Widow’s Support Foundation (HHWSF), has taken a firm stand against discrimination and harmful traditional practices targeting widows in Enugu. The initiative, part of their 2025 Widows’ Outreach, aims to empower widows by restoring their dignity and rekindling hope. According to News […]
Month: August 2025
UniAbuja ASUU Joins Nationwide Protest Over Withheld Salaries, Unmet Agreement
Abuja: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Abuja chapter, has joined the nationwide protest demanding payment of withheld salaries, arrears of wage awards, and implementation of a renegotiated agreement. Dr. Sylvanus Ugoh, Chairman of UniAbuja ASUU, told journalists on Tuesday in Abuja that the government had failed to address critical issues affecting […]
Uzodimma Approves N104,000 Minimum Wage for Imo Workers
Owerri: Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo has approved a new minimum wage of N104,000 for civil servants in the state. Uzodimma made this known during a meeting with various labour union leaders on Tuesday night at the Government House in Owerri. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the governor increased the minimum wage from N76,000 […]
ASUU Rejects Federal Government’s Loan Scheme for University Staff
Abuja: University of Jos Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has rejected the Federal Government’s loan scheme for university lecturers and other workers in tertiary institutions. Prof. Jurbe Molwus, the chairman of the union in the university, made this announcement during a press conference on Tuesday in Jos. According to News Agency […]
Roche and NHIA Collaborate to Slash Cancer Drug Costs by 80% at UMTH
Maiduguri: Roche, an International pharmaceutical company, in collaboration with the National Healthcare Insurance Authority (NHIA), has unveiled subsidised cancer medication drugs at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH). Mr. Babarinde Olayode, Policy Lead at Roche International, made the announcement at the official launch of a price cut for cancer drugs by 80 per cent […]