…healthcare facilities continued to grapple with shortages of personnel. The proposed legislation provides for the college to offer professional certificates, diplomas, degrees and post-basic qualifications in nursing, midwifery and related specialities. It also empowers the institution to admit students, conduct examin…

…answering queries and automating routine duties to integrate public services, interpret legislation and enable AI agents to conduct transactions on behalf of residents. The target offers Africa’s most populous nation, Nigeria, a potential blueprint as it pursues its own artificial intelligence strategy, expands digital…

…13, the union’s president, Joe Ajaero, argued that the timetable under the original 2019 legislation remained relevant despite the 2024 amendment. The union has called for the nomination of representatives and the inauguration of a National Minimum Wage Tripartite Committee comprising the government, organised labour a…

…regarding an alleged fuel tax and a blanket 25 per cent levy under Nigeria's new tax legislation.Agbese, who also serves as the Labour Party leader in Benue state, addressed journalists on Thursday, October 22, describing Kingibe's claims as factually baseless and driven by a desire to exploit public anxiety ahead of t…

…businesses and improve accountability. He stressed, however, that the quality of the legislation alone would not guarantee success without fair implementation.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources Nwabueze said the Office of the Tax Ombud, established under the Joint Revenue Board…

…extend beyond personal relationships to international trade, economic policies and legislation. Using Nigeria’s cocoa industry as an example, he questioned why a country that produces the agricultural commodity in commercial quantities must export it to developed economies for processing and subsequently buy chocolate…

…also seeking private-sector investment. Government support through sound policy and legislation, he said, would be essential, as public funding alone could not meet the required scale.

…for autonomous shipping, noting that the country had yet to amend its maritime legislation to accommodate the transition to ports capable of receiving and supporting autonomous vessels. He stated: “Legislative amendments can take years, communication systems can take years to procure and integrate, while inter-agency p…

…from statements they simply found offensive. The judge made clear that criminal legislation does not exist to shield public officials from criticism.According to The Punch, the panel also addressed the scope of prosecutorial authority, warning that while Attorneys-General at both federal and state levels hold broad pow…

…to the people. “The Nigerian National Assembly embraces this responsibility through legislation, representation, appropriation and oversight. Our chambers hear the voices of those who may never enter them. Parliament is a bridge over which the hopes of ordinary people travel into the decisions of government.” Akpabio s…

…punishment according to public anger, political pressure or personal sentiment. Where legislation prescribes a particular punishment for an offence and the prosecution has established the case beyond reasonable doubt, the court’s responsibility is to apply the law. In this case, Isaac received seven years’ imprisonment…

…state had approved a 13th-month salary for public servants, including teachers, while legislation was being pursued to make the payment a statutory entitlement. “But supporting teachers is not only about salaries. It is also about training, better working conditions and providing them with the tools they need to teach…

…out under the Nigeria Tax Act, Nigeria Tax Administration Act and other extant tax legislation. According to the notice, the company owners and operators had failed to meet their statutory tax obligations despite previous notifications. “Take notice that the owners/operators of this company/business premises have faile…

Donald Trump called on Congress to pass legislation imposing mandatory minimum sentences on 'Yahoo Boys' and other people who steal from government benefit programmesThe proposal would eliminate probation as a sentencing option and double prison terms for repeat offendersState and local politicians who knowingly ignore…

…Professor of Psychiatry and Psychopharmacology at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, said: “Legislation provides the skeleton, policy provides the direction, and financing provides the muscle. Closing the mental health systems gap requires all three to move together.” The psychiatrist said the Mental Health Act, signed in…

…personal phone number while criticising the Arkansas senator over his opposition to legislation that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent in the United States.Trump made the comments on Truth Social as he urged Arkansas residents to pressure Cotton to support the Sunshine Protection Act, which has passed the House…

…Trump made the call in a video posted on Truth Social on Saturday, saying the proposed legislation would eliminate probation as an option for people convicted of stealing from federal benefit programmes. “Today, I’m calling on Congress to pass legislation to address fraud in Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security prog…

…conference held in Abuja, where it described NIIRA 2025 as having moved decisively from legislation into practice through recapitalisation, stronger policyholder protection, and renewed enforcement of compulsory insurance products.Civil society group backs due process as insurance firms challenge recapitalisation proce…

…Parliament on or before November 1. “Where Parliament is not sitting on November 1, the legislation provides for the report to be tabled within the next 30 days on which the House is sitting.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google “November 1, 2026 falls on a Sunday, meaning Parliament will not be sitting…

…California has officially banned child marriage after Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation setting 18 as the minimum age for marriage in the state. The new law, AB 1267, was signed by Newsom on Wednesday, September 30, and will take effect on January 1, 2027. It removes previous provisions that allowed minors to ma…

…House of Assembly, Hon. Arthur Okolosi, to work closely with his colleagues in advancing legislation and initiatives that would promote the development and wellbeing of the people of Udu State Constituency and Delta State. He stated this on Tuesday during Okolosi’s inauguration, following his victory in the Udu State C…

…soon to head home to campaign, Congress is all but certain not to pass comprehensive AI legislation before the vote. AFP

…public morality standards.Iran's parliament has also approved the general framework of legislation proposing tougher penalties for certain unauthorised interactions with foreign media, organisations and institutions. The measures form part of longstanding restrictions imposed by Iranian authorities on activities they c…

…years.The acts are contained in the German Gesetze, which is Germany's official body of legislation governing rules that apply to foreign nationals within its borders.Germany lists 5 reasons foreigners could be banned from entering the country. Images for illustration purposes only. Photo Images/TOBIAS SCHWARZ/INA FASS…

…rent charges imposed by landlords and property owners across the state. The proposed legislation is aimed at addressing rising accommodation costs, which have placed increasing financial pressure on low-income earners, workers, students and young families. The bill seeks to establish a fair framework for residential re…