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FMITI Minister, Stakeholders Hail SON As Nigeria Wins Global Approval For Food Export Drive

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  By allcitynews.ng  Nigeria has strengthened its position in global food standards development after securing international approval for a new standard on root and tuber flours, a breakthrough expected to enhance food safety, boost agricultural exports and unlock new opportunities in the global gluten-free food market. The milestone was achieved at the 49th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC49), where the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), representing the Federal Republic of Nigeria, secured approval of a New Work Proposal for the development of a Group Standard for Root (Sweet Potato) and Tuber (Yam) Flours. The approval has attracted widespread commendation from the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI), food safety experts and regional stakeholders, who described it as another demonstration of Nigeria's growing influence in international standard-setting. Congratulating the Director-General and Chief Executive of SON, Dr...
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Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund has assures Gambia of technical support, stronger partnership

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  By allcitynews.ng  The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has promised to provide technical support while continuing to share knowledge with the Industrial Injuries Compensation Fund (IICF), Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) of the Gambia in advancing social protection and workers' welfare in the West African sub-region. Managing Director/CE of NSITF, Barr. Oluwaseun Faleye, gave the assurance at the closing ceremony of the one-week study tour by the Board of the Industrial Injuries Compensation Fund (IICF), Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) of the Gambia to the Fund. He said the “NSITF will continue to support the Industrial Injuries Compensation Fund under the SSHFC by sharing technical knowledge, exchanging experiences and providing guidance wherever we can. “We see this as a partnership between brothers, working together towards the common goal of strengthening social protection and advancing the welfare of workers acr...
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Road Safety Advocacy: Dangote Wins Corporate Excellence Award Stakeholders Applaud Company's Role in Promoting Safer Road Use

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  Assistant Divisional Director, Dangote Cement Transport, Mr. Abdullahi Aliyu (middle) receiving the award from the Kogi State Commissioner for Transport, Hon. Atuluku Victor Levi (left) and Dr. Suberu Yusuf John, Special Adviser to the Kogi State Governor on Road Safety Matters (right)     By allcitynews.ng  Stakeholders have applauded Dangote Group's commitment to promotion of road safety and responsible transportation just as the conglomerate received the coveted Road Safety Corporate Excellence Award for its outstanding contributions to safer transportation and accident prevention initiatives. The Pan-African conglomerate received the commendation of road transport industry operators for its sustained support for initiatives aimed at reducing traffic accidents and safeguarding lives. Kogi State Government which presented the award said it was to celebrate the Group's outstanding contributions to promoting safer roads, supporting accident prevention initiatives a...
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UBA announces retirement of the Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, appointment of successor, Emmanuel N. Nnorom

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  By allcitynews.ng  Without leaving any vacuum, the board of  directors have accepted the retirement of United Bank for Africa Plc, Group Chairman, Tony O. Elumelu, CFR. Just as the management announced Mr. Emmanuel N. Nnorom, a Non-Executive Director of the Bank, as the successor of Tony Elumelu. According UBA, the Group Chairman of UBA, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, will retire from the Board of Directors of UBA on 21 August 2026, upon the completion of the 12-year tenure limit prescribed for Non-Executive Directors of Banks by the Central Bank of Nigeria. At its meeting held on 6 July 2026, the Board accepted Mr. Elumelu’s retirement and elected Mr. Emmanuel N. Nnorom, a Non-Executive Director of the Bank, as his successor, with effect from 21 August 2026. The Board places on record its profound appreciation to Mr. Elumelu for his visionary leadership and exceptional contribution to the strategic vision and institutional strength of the UBA Group. Mr. Elumelu’s tenure has...
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MTN Pulse Nigeria, in partnership with Project Management Institute to fast track skills development in Nigerian Universities

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    Posted by allcitynews.ng  Degrees alone are no longer enough - MTN Pulse Nigeria and Project Management Institute (PMI) take future-ready skills to Nigerian campuses. As artificial intelligence, automation, and digital transformation reshape industries worldwide, employers are increasingly looking beyond academic qualifications to practical skills such as problem-solving, adaptability, collaboration, and leadership. For today's university students, success will depend not only on what they know but on their ability to apply that knowledge in a rapidly evolving world of work.   It is this understanding that underpins MTN Nigeria's Live it 100 on Campus roadshow, which is visiting seven universities across five of Nigeria's six geopolitical zones to connect students to emerging career opportunities and equip them with the skills and insights needed to succeed.  The roadshow began at Delta State University in June and will continue at Ekiti State Universit...
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FG, Don’t Derail The Concept, Origin of Unity Schools, Old Boys Association, Build Your Own Schools, ASCSN Warns

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  By allcitynews.ng  The leadership of Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has warned the Federal Government against any move to concession or privatise the nation’s 120 Federal Government Colleges, popularly known as Unity Colleges. Just it charged Federal Government to shun anything that could derail the purpose for establishment of the schools, and also called on Old Boys Associations of those schools to establish their own schools rather than planned convertion of those schools. Speaking at a press conference held on Wednesday at King’s College, Lagos, the National Vice President of the union, Comrade Olubunmi Fajobi, said the proposed concession would make the schools inaccessible to children from low-income families and put the jobs of thousands of workers at risk. Fajobi said the union remained firmly opposed to handing over the schools to private investors or old students’ associations, insisting that Unity Colleges are national assets established t...
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