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December 1, 2016 No Responses

NJIC to maintain current wages

The National Joint Industrial Council (NJIC) has agreed to discontinue further negotiations for the increment of wages of dock workers given the prevailing economic conditions facing the maritime industry in general and Nigeria in particular. This decision was reached at...

December 1, 2016 No Responses

Minister explains role of creative industry in economic growth, recovery

The Federal Government has included the Creative Industry in its Economic Recovery and Growth Plan in order to underscore the political will to harness the immense potential of the sector for economic empowerment. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alh...

November 30, 2016 No Responses

NECA faults ‘cool-off’ provisions in FRC’s Code of Corporate Governance

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) on Tuesday criticised provisions in the recently suspended Code of Corporate Governance of the Financial Reporting Council (FRCN). According to NECA, there is no justification for the mandatory ‘co...

November 30, 2016 No Responses

Labour seeks industrial harmony, outstanding salaries for Ministry of Defence staff

Industrial harmony in the workplace will be enhanced if the management and workers put the interest of the organisation first. Making the declaration in a lecture he delivered at the 2016 Annual Seminar of the Ministry of Defence unit of...

November 30, 2016 No Responses

ASEA re-elects Onyema, NSE CEO as President

The African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) held its 20th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday 27, November where the election of officers took place. At the meeting, Mr. Oscar N. Onyema, OON Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Stock...

November 30, 2016 No Responses

Lagos proposes N813b budget for 2017

The Lagos State Government has presented N813 billion budget proposal for the year 2017, an increase of N150 billion, when compared to the previous budget. Presenting the budget to the State House of Assembly on Tuesday, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode assured...

November 30, 2016 No Responses

Ford Ranger wins pick-up of the year title in Nigeria

The Ford Ranger has been selected as the 2016 Pick-up of the Year by the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA), reinforcing its status as a segment-defining model in the highly competitive light commercial vehicle sector. The award, which was accepted...

November 30, 2016 No Responses

House Committee pledges support for NIMASA

The House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration has resolved to support the rebuilding efforts of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in its quest to reposition, reform and restructure for the...