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By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA — Accolades have continued to trail the emergence of Abdullahi Ogwu Sunday, Fellow, Chartered Institute of Human Resources Management (FCIHRM), following his conferment as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Human Resources Management, Nigeria. The recognition was conferred on Sunday at the Institute’s 2026 Annual Conference and Induction Ceremony, held at the Nigeria Merit Award House, Maitama, Abuja, where human resources professionals, practitioners and stakeholders converged to deliberate on contemporary workplace dynamics and the future of human resources management in Nigeria. Speaking after the conferment, Sunday said he was elated to have attained this significant height in his professional career, describing the fellowship as a major milestone that has further reaffirmed his commitment to upholding the ethics, values and professional standards of the human resources profession. He expressed appreciation to the Institute for the recogni...

By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA — Encomium has continued to trail the conferment of a Fellowship Award on Mrs. Titilola Adeyemi, Deputy Director, Federal Character Commission, Department of Human Resources, by the Chartered Institute of Human Resources Management, Nigeria. The prestigious recognition was conferred on Adeyemi at the Institute’s 2026 Annual Conference and Induction Ceremony, held at the Nigeria Merit Award House, Maitama, Abuja, where human resources professionals and stakeholders converged to examine contemporary workplace dynamics and deliberate on the future trajectory of human resources management in Nigeria. Speaking after receiving the fellowship, Adeyemi expressed appreciation to the Institute for the recognition, describing the honour as both a privilege and a responsibility to deploy her enhanced knowledge and professional competence towards effective staff management and institutional development. “With this new feather, I can take care of the staff ...

By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA — Benedict Omaku, Fellow, Chartered Institute of Human Resources Management (FCIHRM), has called for stronger labour laws and greater government attention to workers’ welfare, stressing the need for effective policies that protect employees and promote productivity. Omaku made the call after receiving his Fellowship Award at the 2026 Annual Conference and Induction Ceremony of the Chartered Institute of Human Resources Management, Nigeria, held at the Nigeria Merit Award House, Maitama, Abuja. The annual gathering brought together HR professionals, practitioners and stakeholders to discuss contemporary workplace issues and the future of human resources management in Nigeria. Speaking on the recognition, Omaku said he was elated to attain the milestone after a decade of practising human resources management, describing the fellowship as another significant feather added to his cap and a testament to his years of dedication to the profession. He pl...

By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA — A certified Human Resources Manager and Financial and Audit Consultant, Dr. Adikoro Maseph, has called on the Federal Government to prioritise human capital development and substantially improve workers’ welfare, stressing that the wellbeing of employees remains paramount to productivity, institutional efficiency and national development. Maseph made the call at the 2026 Annual Conference and Induction Ceremony of the Chartered Institute of Human Resources Management, held at the Nigeria Merit Award House, Maitama, Abuja, where human resources professionals and stakeholders converged to examine contemporary issues and deliberate on the future trajectory of the profession. He charged the newly inducted members and professional colleagues to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct, integrity, accountability and professionalism, stressing that adherence to established ethical principles remains fundamental to maintaining public confidence ...

By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA, Aug. 6, 2026 — The Executive Chairman of the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Grace Adagba, on Thursday led the unveiling of the Project BRACE-UP (Building Rights to Access and Compulsory Education for Un-enrolled Pupils) Implementation Plan (2026–2028) and flagged off the distribution of School-in-a-Box kits and sporting equipment to public schools across Benue State in collaboration with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). The initiative forms part of the Benue State Government's sustained efforts to strengthen access to quality basic education, improve learning outcomes, and reduce the number of out-of-school children through strategic interventions and partnerships. Speaking at the event, Dr. Grace Adagba said that, with the support of UNICEF, SUBEB distributed 400 School-in-a-Box Kits containing essential teaching and learning materials that will benefi...

By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA — Barrister Patrice Eberechukwu Akwara has assured members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that the party will not suffer any last-minute legal disability despite the Federal High Court's dismissal on Tuesday of the party's application challenging provisions of the Electoral Act relating to party qualification and candidates' disqualification. According to Akwara, the Federal High Court merely reaffirmed the substantive issues that had already been settled by the Court of Appeal in its earlier judgment. He maintained that the decision neither altered the existing legal position nor created any fresh legal obstacle for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) or its candidates, insisting that there was "no risk and no problem" for the party. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Akwara dismissed concerns that the judgment could jeopardise the party's participation in future elections, stressing that the rul...

By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA — Barrister Elizabeth Nwodu, a Legal Assistant at the Federal High Court, Abuja, has urged young lawyers to embrace professional excellence, remain adaptable, and keep pace with the changing dynamics of the legal profession to build successful and sustainable careers. Speaking with Newsway Africa on the sidelines of the 9th edition of Lawyers Hangout 2026 , held at the illustrious Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) House in Abuja, Nwodu charged young legal practitioners to stay in tune with the legal system, emerging trends, and developments shaping the profession. She said lawyers must be willing to diversify their knowledge and skills to remain competitive in an increasingly technology-driven legal environment. She encouraged young lawyers to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and other innovations that can improve legal research, case preparation, document drafting, and service delivery, stressing that technology should be seen as a tool for enh...