Abuja: Oxfam has called for progressive labour reforms, including a higher national minimum wage and policies that promote decent work, to help curb growing inequality in Nigeria. John Makina, Oxfam Country Director in Nigeria, made the call in Abuja, at ‘A Pivotal National Dialogue on Addressing the Urgent Challenge of Inequality in Nigeria.’ The event […]
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Edo, Bayelsa, Delta Drive Power Sector Reforms, Strengthen LG Autonomy
Abuja: The states are taking bold steps to implement Nigeria’s decentralised electricity policy and entrench local government autonomy, signalling a shift in how subnational governments manage critical infrastructure and grassroots governance. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the three states have domesticated key provisions of the Federal Government’s unbundling of the power sector. The action […]
Weak IP Laws Enforcement, Piracy Stifling Nigeria’s Software Sector – Expert
Lagos: Mr Adeoye Oludamilola, the Managing Director of Zequence Digital, a digital agency, says weak enforcement of Intellectual Property (IP) laws and piracy are stifling Nigeria’s software industry, and discouraging innovation and investment. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Adeoye explained that software piracy and the unauthorised use of proprietary technology are widespread in the […]
NOGASA Resumes Fuel Supply to IHS After Debt Dispute
Abuja: The National President, Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA), Mr. Bennett Okorie, has directed members to resume petroleum supply to telecom tower managers, IHS. Okorie disclosed this during a news conference in Abuja on Saturday. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the union had earlier instructed members to halt supply to […]
L-PRES Holds Technical Mission to Enhance Livestock Production in Northern Nigeria
Bauchi: The National Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) project has conducted its quarterly technical mission aimed at boosting livestock production in Bauchi, Gombe, and Plateau States. The mission was designed to identify challenges and provide technical solutions to improve livestock value chains in these regions. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the National Project […]