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CIISM Builds Skilled Leaders Across Sectors — Adelanke Peter

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By Genesis Ogiri The Chartered Institute of Information Strategy and Management (CIISM) has reiterated its commitment to building highly skilled professionals capable of providing effective leadership across diverse sectors of the economy. This was made known by the Registrar of CIISM, Ambassador Dr. Adelanke Peter, during the institute’s first annual induction ceremony held at the Army Resource Centre, Asokoro, Abuja, which brought together strategic leaders, innovators, policymakers, and newly inducted members. The event marked a significant milestone for the institute as it formally welcomed new inductees who underwent intensive training in strategic leadership, risk management, stress management, strategic management capacity building, and information management. Dr. Adelanke Peter, while speaking with journalists at the ceremony, emphasised that CIISM exists to bridge critical leadership and capacity gaps in both public and private institutions through...
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₦70,000 Minimum Wage Not Fully Implemented Across States — Even ₦150,000 May Not Be Enough Amid Hardship — Comrade Oseni Suleiman

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By Genesis Ogiri The National President of the Amalgamated Union of Motor Mechanics and Technicians of Nigeria, Comrade Dr. Oseni Suleiman, has raised concerns over the implementation and adequacy of Nigeria’s current minimum wage, insisting that the ₦70,000 wage has not been fully implemented across many states and its review is already overdue. Speaking with journalists during the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration at Eagle Square, Abuja, he said there remains a wide gap between the wage agreement and its actual implementation at state level. “The ₦70,000 minimum wage has not gone round across the states. The review is long overdue,” he said. Comrade Suleiman further argued that even an upward adjustment to ₦150,000 may still not adequately address the rising cost of living and widespread economic hardship facing workers. “Even if government pays ₦150,000 as minimum wage, it will still not be enough considering the level of hardship in the country,” he stated. He also st...
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Women Workers’ Welfare Must Improve — TUC FCT Women Commission Chairperson, Sandra Nena Ogbonna, Urges FG

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By Genesis Ogiri Abuja, Nigeria — The Chairperson of the Women Commission, Trade Union Congress (TUC), FCT Chapter, Comrade Sandra Nena Ogbonna, has called on the Federal Government to prioritize the welfare of female workers, urging a comprehensive upward review of their remuneration and working conditions. Speaking during activities marking Workers’ Day 2026, Ogbonna decried the persistent underpayment and discrimination faced by women in the workforce, stressing the need for urgent reforms. “As the representative of the Women Commission, I call on the government to stop the underpayment of female workers. Discrimination must be addressed decisively. Women workers have continued to be underpaid despite their enormous contributions,” she stated. Ogbonna emphasized that women play a critical role not only in driving Nigeria’s economic development but also in sustaining families, communities, and society at large. According to her, neglecting their welfare ha...
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Amb. Kingsley Onuche Represents Nigeria at Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development, Pushes Agenda for Inclusive Growth in Addis Ababa

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By Genesis ogiri  Ambassador Kingsley Onuche, President of the Peace Ambassador Advocacy Network, has represented Nigeria at the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, reaffirming the country’s commitment to advancing Africa’s sustainable development agenda. The high-level forum, which brings together policymakers, development partners, and institutional stakeholders across the continent, serves as a strategic platform for reviewing Africa’s progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and strengthening regional collaboration. Ambassador Onuche’s participation reflects Nigeria’s sustained engagement in shaping continental policy frameworks aimed at fostering inclusive growth, economic resilience, and social development. During the proceedings, he interacted with global and regional leaders, development institutions, and research stakeholders, including the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, to e...
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Women’s Inclusion Key to Nigeria’s Trade Growth — Nkiruka Okoronkwo Declares at Abuja Conference 2026

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By Genesis Ogiri | Abuja Ambassador Nkiruka Okoronkwo, a leading voice in trade promotion, export development, and women’s entrepreneurial training, has called for stronger institutional support to enhance women’s participation in Nigeria’s evolving economic landscape. At the ongoing Global Africa Women’s Sustainability Conference 2026, held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja, Ambassador Nkiruka Okoronkwo, while speaking with newsmen, called for stronger institutional frameworks to enhance women’s participation in Nigeria’s expanding trade and investment ecosystem. Ambassador Okoronkwo, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Dauno Integrated Limited (DIL) and President of the New Image Community Development Organization Nigeria, emphasized that women remain central to unlocking the full potential of Nigeria’s economic transformation, particularly in trade, export development, and entrepreneurship. She noted that Nigeria’s trade and investm...
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Hon. Agbede Olanike Backs Tinubu’s Re-election, Says He Deserves Second Tenure

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By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA — Honourable Agbede Olanike, Councillor representing Ijebu 2 Ward 5, Akeredolu Ward in Ondo State, has declared strong support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stating that he deserves a second tenure based on his performance in office. She made this known while speaking with journalists at the 2026 National Solidarity Convention of the Progressive Serving Councillors’ Forum of Nigeria, held at Green Minds Hotel, Utako, Abuja. The convention brought together councillors and political stakeholders from across the country under the theme “Towards Achieving an Incontestable and Non-Reversible Victory in the 2027 Election for APC Through Aggressive Grassroots Mobilization.” Hon. Olanike noted that the current administration has recorded notable progress in key sectors including education, infrastructure, healthcare, and social development. She described these achievements as evidence of purposeful governance and effective policy...
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Sunday Adewale Olanrewaju Bags PhD in Mathematics Education, Credits God and Mentor

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By Genesis ogiri  Sunday Adewale Olanrewaju has been awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mathematics Education by the University of Abuja, marking a major milestone in a consistently distinguished academic journey. Describing the achievement as a product of divine grace, Dr. Olanrewaju expressed profound gratitude to God Almighty, whom he acknowledged as the one shaping him as a work-in-progress and granting him the strength to successfully complete the demanding PhD process. His academic journey began on a strong footing with a First Class degree in Mathematics Education, a performance that earned him immediate retention as a Graduate Assistant in the Department of Mathematics Education. This early recognition paved the way for his seamless progression to a Master of Education (M.Ed) and ultimately doctoral studies within the same field. Over the years, he has built a reputation for consistency, discipline, and intellectual depth—qualities that culminated in the su...
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