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The fashion industry, hospitality and tourism contributed over N3.2 trillion to the national economy, a report by the Federal Government’s Post COVID-19 Initiative Committee on the Creative Industry has revealed. The minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed on Thursday, gave an insight into the report recently submitted to …

The management of Air Peace Airlines has agreed to recall a sizable number of the 70 pilots sacked recently due to the impact of COVID-19 on the aviation industry. This decision was reached after an intervention meeting called by the minister of aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, between the airline management …

Then let them laugh and rejoice in our man’s ill-luck. Alive perhaps they felt no need of him, but now that he is dead, they will grieve their lack in the demands of war. For foolish men do not appreciate the noble prize they have, until it is discarded from …

The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas, NUPENG, Workers has suspended its strike in Lagos State. This was contained in a “joint communique issued by the Lagos State Government and NUPENG” on Monday. The communique was jointly signed by the Lagos Commissioner of Energy and Mineral Resources, Olalere Odusote, …

Due to the rising wave of insecurity in the country, President Muhammadu Buhari has commenced another round of meeting with members of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) and Security Council in the State House, Abuja. The meeting is coming 24 hours after the president met with North-east governors, service chiefs, …

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Heritage Bank Plc, Ifie Sekibo has said his passion for youth mentorship is hinged on his belief that it is the pathway to the economic development of the country and the African continent. Sekibo, reputed for returning moribund companies to the path …

In line with the job creation agenda of the Federal Government, the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osibanjo has reaffirmed government’s commitment towards creation of five million jobs. Osibanjo who disclosed this over the weekend during the Virtual Presidential Policy Dialogue Session organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry …

The Bauchi state government has cleared the air on the recent appointment of an aide to the governor on women affairs which became a subject of controversy in some quarters over the emphasis on the title, “unmarried”, noting that the appointment has a specific responsibility of handling matters related to …

The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Non Academic Staff Union (NASU) and Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has embarked on an industrial action with effect from school resumption. The National President of SSANU, comrade Samson Ugwoke, who spoke on behalf of JAC, disclosed this while addressing newsmen …

The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE), on Wednesday, threatened to shut down the aviation sector following the sack of dozens of its members. It issued a two-week ultimatum to airlines, who have sacked or plan to sack their pilots and engineers, to rescind the decision, warning that …