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May Day: NOA boss tasks workers on greater commitment, productivity

Ihesiulo Grace 2 May 2020 0

11. The Director-General, National Orientation Agency (NOA), Dr Garba Abari, on Friday urged Nigerian workers to ensure increased commitment to duty. Abari, in a goodwill message to Nigerian workers to mark the 2020 Workers Day, said the need for such commitment has further been underlined by

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Bayelsa , IYN partners on ICT for job creation

Ihesiulo Grace 12 April 2018 0

Bayelsa state government has pledged its preparedness to partner more with the Young Innovators of Nigeria to train and empower Bayelsans on Information Communication Technology (ICT) across the state as part of efforts towards diversifying the economy, building capacity and creating jobs. The State Commissioner for labour and productivity, Hon. Collins Cocodia, disclosed

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Lagos leading way to reducing waste, increasing productivity ―Ambode

Ihesiulo Grace 6 April 2018 0

LAGOS State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, of Lagos state on Thursday said the state has led the way in reducing waste while increasing productivity, pointing out that the gain was partly the result of the extensive investments in knowledge and skills by his administration. Governor Ambode disclosed this while speaking at the training session for top […]

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FirstOnline: FirstBank Internet banking, upgraded with features to promote efficiency

Ihesiulo Grace 17 January 2018 0

In order to maintain its leading edge in banking technology, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has upgraded its Internet Banking Solution, FirstOnline, with improved features to promote and safeguard the electronic banking experience of customers vis-à-vis payment efficiency, versatility and productivity in their business transaction. The user- friendly and secure Internet

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FAAN boss bags NSE fellowship

Ihesiulo Grace 24 October 2017 0

The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Engr. Saleh Dunoma has been conferred with the Prestigious Fellowship Award of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE). At the presentation ceremony held in Abuja, the society noted that the fellowship was in recognition of his innumerable contributions to the engineering profession over the […]

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How Low-Paying Jobs and Weak Safety Nets Reduce Innovation and Productivity

Ihesiulo Grace 11 August 2017 0

Given the structure of our social safety net, automation tends to increase poverty and inequality rather than unemployment. People are worried about robots taking jobs. Driverless cars are around the corner. Restaurants and shops increasingly carry the option to order by touchscreen. Google’s clever algorithms provide instant translations that are remarkably good. But the

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Nigeria records 45% increase in Productivity in six Years‎

Ihesiulo Grace 12 June 2017 0

Recorded productivity by the combined labour force in the country has shown a 45 per cent increase over a six-year period to N684.43 in 2016 from N471.94 in 2011, the National Bureau of Statistics has said. Labour productivity is derived as the ratio of total output (annual GDP, current prices) to labour input (total hours […]

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ULC disappointedby NLC, TUC over castigation

Ihesiulo Grace 28 February 2017 0

The United Labour Congress (ULC) says it is disappointed in the actions of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) following the joint letter issued by the duo to the Ministry of Labour and Productivity, seeking to stop the registration of the newly formed association led by Comrade Joe Ajaero, a […]