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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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Again, Buhari Rejects Electoral Act Amendment Bill

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President Muhammadu Buhari speaks during a meeting at the State House in Abuja on November 2, 2018. President Muhammadu Buhari has again declined assent to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The President explained the reasons for his decision in letters sent to the leadership of both chambers of the National Assembly. A copy of the letter which was dated December 6, 2018, and personally signed by the President, was obtained by  Channels Television  on Friday. According to President Buhari, signing the bill into law at a time when the nation is close to the general elections may give way for confusion and disruption of the polls. He, however, asked the National Assembly to specify in the bill that the amendments to the Act would come into effect and be applicable to elections commencing after the 2019 polls. The President insisted that declining assent to the bill was “in the best interest of the country and our democracy”. Read the President’s letter addressed ...