The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has unveiled a five-year strategic plan aimed at boosting job creation, strengthening vocational training and modernising its 87 skills training centres across Nigeria. The 2027–2031 plan seeks to improve employment services, strengthen labour-market information systems and align vocational training more closely with industry needs, as the agency moves to address gaps in skills development and employment opportunities. Unveiling the plan in Abuja on Thursday, Silas Agara, NDE Director-General said the initiative would reposition the agency to respond more effectively to changing labour-market demands through skills acquisition, entrepreneurship, enterprise development and strategic partnerships. “The NDE…
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African airlines recorded a 4.7 per cent year-on-year increase in air cargo demand in September 2026, even as cargo capacity fell by 1.2 per cent, highlighting a widening gap between demand and available capacity. The figures were contained in the latest report by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which showed that global air cargo demand rose by 7.7 per cent during the month, supported by stronger trade and manufacturing activity and shipments linked to artificial intelligence. However, rising jet fuel prices continued to increase operating costs, threatening airlines’ ability to translate stronger cargo volumes into improved profitability. While African…
…Wins CIPM Awards Cadbury Nigeria Plc has announced a revenue of N126.69 billion for the nine months ended 30 September 2026, following the approval of the Company’s unaudited financial statements by its Board of Directors. This represents an increase of 6 per cent over the N 119.25 billion revenue that the Company posted in the same period in 2025. The Company’s gross profit grew by 32 per cent from N27.75 billion to N36.50 billion in the period under review. Cadbury Nigeria also reported a profit of N 10.14 billion, which translates to a 5 per cent increase compared to the…
Nestlé Nigeria has announced the appointment of Toritseju (Toju) Egbebi as Corporate Communications and Sustainability Manager, effective 1 November 2026, following the retirement of Victoria Uwadoka after ten years with the company. Toritseju Egbebi, currently Corporate Affairs Manager, brings 18 years of experience in public relations and corporate communications across the technology, financial services and consumer goods sectors. Since joining Nestlé Nigeria, she has played a key role in strengthening the company’s corporate reputation, public affairs and stakeholder engagement. Through the Nestlé for Good platform, she has helped deepen visibility and understanding of Nestlé’s investments in healthier nutrition, thriving communities…
My Dearest Bolanle, On October 20th, you left me. After 40 years of knowing you and 36 years as my wife, you returned to your Creator from cardiac arrest. You would have been 62 on November 1st, 2026. On the 6th of October, I turned 65, and I was on cloud nine. On the 10th of October, our daughter, Omoyemi, signed the dotted line. I was on top of the mountain with a lot of excitement. On the 20th of October, you left us. We were dazed and devastated! If I were to describe you in three words, it would…
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has rejected the Federal Government’s proposed N70,000 monthly transport allowance for public servants, insisting that an immediate salary increase would provide more lasting relief from rising living costs. The union also demanded full implementation of outstanding agreements with the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), warning that temporary allowances would do little to ease workers’ hardship if payment remained inconsistent. The Federal Government announced the six-month transport allowance on Tuesday, with implementation scheduled to begin in November 2026, following a conciliation meeting with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). In a statement…
Akinwunmi Adesina, former African Development Bank (AfDB) President, has offered to support Nigeria’s development in any capacity, saying he is ready to contribute his experience and expertise to the country following the end of his tenure at the continental development finance institution. Adesina made the offer after meeting President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Speaking to State House correspondents, he said the meeting provided an opportunity to brief the president on his 10-year leadership of the AfDB and the bank’s financial support for Nigeria during that period. “I’m back at home, here…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has strengthened cybersecurity requirements for government institutions, making Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) part of its cybersecurity assessment framework for Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The agency is also urging government institutions using the .gov.ng domain to adopt DNSSEC to protect their websites against certain cyberattacks and strengthen trust in Nigeria’s digital infrastructure. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, NITDA’s Director-General, disclosed the policy at a cybersecurity awareness webinar organised by the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) through its .ng Academy on Monday. The event, held as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, was themed Securing…
MTN Nigeria has attributed the rapid depletion of subscribers’ internet data bundles to high-resolution video streaming, automatic downloads, background applications and cloud backups, rejecting allegations that telecom operators deliberately deduct customers’ data. The company said many smartphone users unknowingly consume large amounts of data through applications and device settings that continue running even when they are not actively browsing. Speaking at a forum titled Data on Trial in Abuja on Monday, on the sidelines of the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit (NES#32), Mike Ndukwe, MTN Nigeria’s General Manager of Network Performance, said data consumption largely depended on users’ online activities and…
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has warned that illegal levies, perceived tax injustice and poor transparency in public spending are undermining Nigerians’ confidence in the country’s tax system, despite broad acceptance of the government’s right to collect taxes. Findings from the NESG Tax Perception Survey 2026 showed that 74.4 per cent of households accepted the government’s right to collect taxes. However, trust in tax authorities averaged just 2.01 out of four points, highlighting a gap between acceptance of taxation and confidence in its administration. The survey covered 18,000 households and 9,097 businesses across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal…