…view, holding the concert was not a crime at all,” one of the lawyers told the BBC. “The trial court imposed one of the harshest punishments for these charges, although fines and less severe penalties were also available.” “The Court of Appeal, despite having the option of holding a hearing, did not hold a hearing and…

…Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, have entered the 32nd day of their industrial action over welfare-related issues. The Association of Resident Doctors, LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, said its demands included the implementation of the Professional Allowance Table, payment of outstanding Medical Residency T…

…employment becomes lawful. Under Section 59, children under 15 are restricted from industrial work except in specified educational or training circumstances, while children under 16 face additional restrictions, including work underground, machine work and certain other activities. The law also prohibits employment tha…

…and its impact on the operations of ground handling companies. The proposed industrial action was later suspended after some of the affected airlines submitted payment plans and began taking steps towards clearing their outstanding obligations. XEJET was, however, said to have failed to meet the terms of its arrangemen…

…Nigeria’s expanding refining capacity must drive manufacturing, job creation and industrial growth. Speaking at the summit, he said refining capacity alone was insufficient. “Having refineries is only part of the equation. The crude must get to the refineries. The refined products must reach the market efficiently,” he…

…This changes the conversation. For generations, Africa’s relationship with the industrialised world has often been discussed through the language of aid. Mahama wants that language replaced by partnership, historical accountability and economic justice. “Africa does not seek charity,” he declared. “Africa seeks equal p…

…further faulted the institute for failing to provide critical documents, including its trial balance, general ledger, remittance inflows and outflows statement, correspondence with the supervising Ministry of Power, and its 2023 financial proposal. The report said the absence of the documents limited audit verification…

…individuals who had been tested rigorously."They did not just pass; they survived a true trial by fire; they satisfied the unyielding criteria of resilience, accountability, and diligence against all odds," he said.Two keynote speakers also addressed the graduates. Legal practitioner Abdurrahman Abiola Ahmad urged the…

…in venture funds, bonds, hospitals, language schools, skills development and industrial projects. He also demanded a more investment-friendly homeland, with security, clear land titles and a single efficient entry point for investors. To prevent the Charter from becoming another abandoned document, Moghalu proposed tha…

…counsel, Nasir Umar, the court entered not-guilty pleas on their behalf and commenced trial. The prosecution tendered intelligence reports, statements from investigating officers, letters on investigation activities, as well as responses from the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the SEC. One of the charges agains…

…want to go on strike, there are procedures set,” he said. According to him, formal industrial action would require statutory notice. “You must give 14 days’ notice first. We didn’t do that,” he added. He said labour would await the outcome of the investigations before deciding its next course of action. “We are waiting…

…served if convicted of the offences for which they were accused, as well as others whose trials had been delayed through no fault of theirs. Justice Chibuzor-Amadi said the exercise was carried out under relevant provisions of the law to help reduce congestion in custodial facilities. Chibuzor-Amadi stated, “I’m here t…

…Zone and Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone as flagship projects driving Nigeria’s industrialization, noting that the two zones now host over 300 companies and have created tens of thousands of jobs. “The Lekki Deep Sea Port is expected to generate hundreds of billions of dollars in economic benefits and create more than 1…

…resolve outstanding welfare and professional issues affecting its members or risk industrial action. The ultimatum was part of the resolutions reached at the association’s 46th Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on Sunday in Calabar, Cross River State. 5. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has intercepted…

…multi-national companies? Where is Nigeria’s truly serious, realistic and long-term industrial policy? Where is the capacity of the state and government to faithfully implement it? What is the state of our corporate governance, labour and inheritance laws? The list is not exhaustive, off course. But these are the insti…

…mobilisation and rising market valuations to how funds raised translate into jobs, industrial output, infrastructure and household wealth, as the market value of listed companies approaches N160 trillion. The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) said this would be a major focus […] The post Stockbrokers shift focu…

…strategic regional asset for East Africa. According to him, the refinery will drive industrialisation, create jobs, strengthen engineering and technical capacity, enhance energy security and promote regional economic integration. “This is not a Kenyan refinery; it is going to be a regional refinery. We are positioning…

…State University of Science and Technology, LASUSTECH, Ikorodu.And 12 days into the industrial action, ASUU-LASU said the Lagos State Government had neither initiated dialogue nor given the union any positive feedback on its demands.The Coordinator of ASUU-LASU, Dr Oluwaseun Babalola, told Vanguard, weekend, that the s…

A routine eye scan may one day help doctors identify people at risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AFib) years before the heart condition is diagnosed, a new study suggests. Researchers found that subtle changes in the retina — the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye — may be associated with AFib and could…

…has already acquired that coordinate for a proposed public road, airport, or industrial zone, your house will be marked for demolition no matter how much you paid the seller. 2. The Non-Negotiable Step: Coordinate Charting Before you negotiate price or sign any agreement, hire your own registered, independent surveyor.…

…two buses to the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Ikoyi, to help transport awaiting-trial inmates to courtThe donation was part of activities marking the 70th birthday of Chisco Group founder Chief Chidi AnyaegbuChisco Group also committed to automotive skills training for eligible inmates at the Ikoyi facilityPAY ATT…

…rain and sun. They are very proactive,” he said. The protesters warned that further industrial action could follow if their demands, including the retention of the general manager and regularisation of temporary staff, were not addressed.

…and non-teaching staff were the ones owed, students were bearing the brunt of the industrial action. “We are not here to make war. But our students are suffering. We have been home for too long. “There are denied opportunities. I have a brother who lost a $67,000 scholarship because schools are not in session,” he said…

…would proceed. The development came as the TUC announced the suspension of the industrial action earlier directed against its affiliates, following the government’s assurances and the constitution of a seven-member committee to further examine areas of concern raised by the unions. Alausa said the committee would revie…

…team suggesting that she had been suffering from postpartum psychosis. ​During the trial, it was argued that she had suffered from hallucinations and delusions following the birth of her third child. The case ended in a mistrial after jurors could not agree on a verdict. Roni Carlson, the jury foreperson, told NBC10 Bo…