The Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government-Owned Companies, SSASCGOC, an affiliate of the Trade Union Congress, TUC, of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has commenced an indefinite strike over unresolved issues related to staff welfare. The strike, which began on Monday, 7th October 2024, was triggered by several demands, including the review of the 2024 promotion examination results, the appointment of directors for Public Affairs/Special Duties, the NAFDAC...

The Federal Government has raised concerns over the reluctance of many Nigerians residing in Lebanon to return home, despite the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. A statement by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Eche Abu-Obe, revealed that although there are over 2,000 Nigerians in Lebanon, only about 500 have registered for evacuation. “Even though most of them have not indicated a willingness to return home in spite of the persuasion...