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Gunmen Kill Three, Abduct Worshippers During Night Vigil in Kwara
Tragedy struck a prayer ground in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State after armed men invaded a night vigil, killing three worshippers and abducting several others. The attack reportedly occurred on Saturday night at Ori-Oke Ajaiye, situated on the outskirts of Ikiran Village in Ekiti LGA, throwing the community into panic and grief. Confirming...
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NSITF is committed to protecting vulnerable workers, Faleye
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has restated its commitment to preventing and protecting all vulnerable groups, especially people Living With disabilities through occupational safety and health. Barr. Oluwaseun Faleye, the Managing Director of NSITF, stated this while speaking at a panel session at the just-concluded International Civil Service Conference on the topic: “Inclusive...
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Teenage pregnancy fuelling obstetric fistula in Nigeria – Gem Hub
Nigeria’s high rate of teenage pregnancy is worsening cases of obstetric fistula, health advocates warned on Friday, saying poor maternal healthcare and delays in emergency treatment continue to leave many young women with preventable childbirth injuries. The warning came from Nigerian non-governmental organisation Gem Hub Initiative as the world marked the International Day to End...
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Late sickle cell diagnosis killing Nigerian children – Prof Nnodu
By Prosper Okoye Delayed diagnosis of sickle cell disease is contributing to preventable deaths among Nigerian children, researcher Obiageli E. Nnodu said on Thursday.Nnodu, principal investigator and director of the Centre of Excellence for Sickle Cell Disease Research and Training, spoke at the 2026 World Sickle Cell Day commemoration in Abuja.She said many Nigerian parents...
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ICSC 2026: INFRASTRUCTURE REMAINS CRITICAL TO ECONOMIC GROWTH SAYS PERMSEC ADELADAN
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Works, Mr. Rafiu Olarinre Adeladan, has reaffirmed that infrastructure development remains the foundation of economic growth and sustainable national development, stressing that no nation can attain meaningful progress without substantial investment in critical infrastructure.Speaking at the International Civil Service Conference 2026 held on Thursday in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary...
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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Championing Civil Service Reform with Launch of ‘INSPIRE’ for Women
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has officially launched the “Inclusive Network for Supporting Progressive Leadership, Innovation, Reform and Equity for Women” (INSPIRE) initiative. Unveiled at the International Civil Service Conference 2026 in Abuja, which was held under the theme “Reforms, Resilience and Results,” the program is designed to drive inclusion, leadership development, and professional...
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At the ICSC 2026, FCSC Chairman, Olaopa Calls For Merit-Driven Civil Service Reform
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Professor Tunji Olaopa, has called for far-reaching reforms in Nigeria’s civil service system to strengthen meritocracy, professionalism, institutional efficiency, and workforce productivity in line with emerging global realities.Professor Olaopa made the call while speaking at the International Civil Service Conference 2026 held at Eagle Square, Abuja, during...
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Customs CG Pushes AI Adoption to Boost Revenue, Trade Operations
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has urged government institutions and key stakeholders to embrace disruptive technologies and artificial intelligence to strengthen governance, improve trade administration and enhance revenue generation across Nigeria. Adeniyi made the call while delivering the keynote address at the 4th Biennial International Conference organised by the Faculty...
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Nigeria’s Blue Economy in Focus as VCN Inducts 32 Veterinary Doctors at JOSTUM
The Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN) has inducted 32 graduands of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi into the veterinary profession during the 17th Oath-Taking and Induction Ceremony for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) graduands, held on Friday at the Richard Kimbir Senate Building of the University.The Registrar of the Veterinary Council of Nigeria, Dr. Fadipe...