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Job: Nigeria, Britain partner to combat unemployment

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The Nigerian government has expressed its willingness to partner with the British Government in tackling unemployment and creating job opportunities for young persons in the country. The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Dr Festus Keyamo, with the Political Counsellor, British High Commission, Mr Dominic Williams. PHOTO: NAN The Minister of State for  Labour  and Employment, Dr Festus Keyamo, stated this when the Political Counsellor, British High Commission, Mr Dominic Williams, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja. “We are ready to collaborate with our partners all over the world to open up avenues for job creation. We are open to all kinds of suggestions and levels of co-operation,” he said. He disclosed that the Government has opened up other sectors as part of efforts to diversify the economy from oil, which would, in turn, create room for employment. According to him, part of the efforts of Government to diversify the economy and boost job creation...
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Minimum Wage: Buhari Inaugurates Advisory Committee, Appoints Rewane As Chair

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday inaugurated an advisory technical committee on the proposed N30,000 new minimum wage. The responsibility of the committee is to advise the Federal government on new source funds and ways to implement the proposed new minimum wage in a sustainable manner. Other terms of reference of the committee include proposing a work plan and modalities for implementation. The committee which is to be headed by a popular economist, Bismark Rewane with other experienced economists and administrators making up the list. The committee is expected to submit its report within one month. President Buhari while setting up the committee said he is committed to a review of the national minimum wage. The appointment of the advisory committee comes a day after the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) held a  nationwide protest  over the N30,000 minimum wage. Members of the union held the protest in various states  across the country . Also in...