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Ogun State Targets End to Superficial Industrial Safety Practices
Ogun State is cracking down on industries that fail to implement genuine safety protocols, announcing the transition of its local Safety Office into a fully empowered Commission to enforce better standards.
Abia State Mandates Geotechnical Testing for All New Construction Projects
Abia State has introduced a mandatory requirement for soil and geotechnical testing before new building permits are issued, following multiple recent building collapses.
Atiku Urges Federal Government to Reject Import-Dependent Policies in Favor of Industrialization
Atiku Abubakar calls for an urgent shift toward domestic production and industrialization, criticizing current government policies for relying on imports and fueling economic decline.
Experts and Civil Society Organizations Criticize Four Decades of SAP Privatization in Nigeria
Economists and civil society leaders gathered in Abuja to condemn the long-term impacts of the Structural Adjustment Programme, arguing that reliance on privatization has hindered Nigeria’s development.
Nigeria Industrial Policy 2025: Prioritizing MSMEs for National Growth
The Nigeria Industrial Policy 2025 identifies MSMEs as the core of industrial development, promising financial support, procurement advantages, and infrastructure to drive local manufacturing.
New Government Proposals Require Salary Disclosure in Job Postings
New government initiatives aim to mandate salary transparency in job postings across England, Wales, and Scotland to curb discrimination and help candidates make informed career choices.
Plateau State considers penalties for parents as 23.2% of children remain out of school
Plateau State officials are warning of potential sanctions for parents as they struggle with a 23.2 percent out-of-school rate among children due to insecurity and economic factors.
Peter Obi applauds fee suspension, labels basic education a public right
Peter Obi praises the federal government's decision to drop new examination fees, insisting that basic education should be treated as a right rather than a revenue stream.
Agriculture Ministry partners with NIMC to authenticate farmers for support programs
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is adopting the NIMC's identity platform to verify farmers and ensure that government aid reaches the correct recipients through a new, transparent database.
Government disability benefit review evaluates non-cash support alternatives
A government review into disability benefits is exploring whether to supplement or replace some cash payments with direct access to health services and specialized support.