ILO new guidelines promote decent work in food industry
The International Labour Organisation, ILO, said its new guidelines launched recently will promote decent work within the agri-food industry. According to the ILO, the guidelines will bolster endeavours to enhance the well-being and economic prospects of over 1.3 billion workers, while also promoting sustainable enterprise growth in the sector. In a statement, the organisation stated…
New petrol price means deteriorating purchasing power for Nigerians
Fuel queues have resurfaced across the states in Nigeria as the marketer hoard the product, awaiting the final position of the government on new prices of petrol. Pump price of petroleum motor spirit has skyrocketed across the cities to above N500 per liter following the new government’s Monday announcement of the end to fuel subsidy….
Sanusi Bature, ideal spokesperson for Kano governor — journalists
Kano State Online Journalists have described the appointment of Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa as Chief Press Secretary by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf as ideal spokesperson and desirable choice of a liaison officer between the governor’s office and the press. A statement on Tuesday by the Chairman of the group, Yakubu Salisu, said Bature’s track record…
Van der Sar resigns from Ajax after 11 years
Former Dutch international Edwin van der Sar has resigned from his position as chief executive at Ajax Amsterdam Football Club. The 52-year-old former Manchester United, Fulham and Nether lands goalkeeper, who started his playing career at Ajax, has been on the Eredivisie club’s board of directors since 2012. He was initially director of marketing, then became…
NMDPRA assures of smooth transition from fuel subsidy regime
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says it is working with the NNPC Ltd. and other stakeholders to guarantee a smooth transition following the removal of fuel subsidy. President Bola Tinubu, in his inaugural speech on Monday, said the fuel subsidy regime had ended with the commencement of his administration. The authority…
Baffa, Bature, Rogo make list of first appointees by Kano governor
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf had appointed Shehu Wada Sagagi as Chief of Staff while Abdullahi Baffa Bichi serves as Secretary to the State Government. A statement on Monday added that Dr. Farouq Kurawa has also been appointed Principal Private Secretary as Abdullahi Ibrahim Rogo appointed Chief Protocol and Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, serves…
Raymond Dokpesi, AIT founder, dies at 71
The Chairman of Daar Communications, Raymond Dokpesi has died aged 71 in Abuja hospital. A statement by his son, Raymond Dokpesi (jnr), said he died after he suffered a stroke. “It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of High Chief Raymond Aleogho Anthony Dokpesi (Ezomo of Weppa-Wanno Kingdom) who…
Buhari appoints Sha’aban Sharada as ES of Almajiri Commission
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of outgoing Member of the House of Representatives for Kano Municipal, Sha’aban Sharada as Executive Secretary of the newly established National Commission for Almajiri. Garba Shehu, the President’s spokesman confirmed this on Sunday night in Abuja. According to Shehu, Sharada’s appointment followed the president’s assent to the National…