University of Abuja branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has embarked on an indefinite strike action, to draw attention to issues bothering the union.

The union announced this decision on Thursday 02 May 2024 at the end of its congress which was held at the Permanent Site of the institution.

Chairman of the University’s ASUU branch, Dr. Sylvanus Ugoh, says the union has resolved to embark on a total and indefinite strike with immediate effect, in order to draw government’s attention to issues in the university.

BACKSTORY

The union had in March 2024 rejected the advertisement placed in national dailies for the position of vice-chancellor by the management of the school.

Dr. Sylvanus Ugoh said at the time that the union would resist it “within the ambit of the law” and also warned “intending applicants to steer clear until due process is adhered to.”

Prof. Abdulrasheed Na’Allah has been the vice-chancellor of the school since 01 July 2019. Before then, he was the pioneer VC of Kwara State University for 10 years, from 2009 to 2019.

Ugoh affirmed that only the Governing Council of the school has the right to appoint a substantive vice-chancellor.

He said the advertorial contravened relevant laws and accused the Nigerian government of contributing negatively to the smooth-running of the school and others, through its actions and inactions.



SOURCE
https://naijaphilia.com/blog/2024/05/02/aluta-thingz-university-of-abuja-ASUU-begins-indefinite-strike/

On Thursday 02 May 2024, the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) increased the maximum deposit insurance cover for all deposit-taking financial institutions across all levels, in the country.

NDIC Managing Director Bello Hassan announced this in Abuja at a press conference, stating that it takes effect immediately.

He said, “For Deposit Money Banks, the increase of the maximum deposit insurance coverage from ₦500,000 to ₦5,000,000 will provide full coverage for 98.98% of total depositors compared with current cover of 89.20%.

“In terms of the value of deposits covered, the revised coverage will increase value of deposits covered to 25.37% compared with current cover of 6.31% of total value of deposits.

“For Microfinance Banks, increase of maximum deposit insurance coverage from ₦200,000 to ₦2,000,000 will provide full coverage for 99.27% of total depositors compared with current level of 98.76% and will increase value of deposits covered to 34.43% compared with 14.38% currently.

“For Payment Service Banks, increase of maximum deposit insurance coverage from ₦500,000 to ₦2,000,000 will provide full coverage for 99.34% of total depositors compared with current 97.98% and will increase value of deposits covered by NDIC to 21.04% compared with 10.77% of total value of deposits currently.

Hassan also stated that raising the maximum deposit insurance coverage for primary mortgage banks from ₦500,000 to ₦2,000,000 will provide full coverage for 99.99% of total depositors and increase value of deposits covered to 43.10% of total deposit value, up from the current 40.60% cover.

The Corporation has also raised the maximum pass-through deposit insurance coverage for subscribers of Mobile Money Operators from ₦500,000 to ₦5,000,000 per subscriber.



SOURCE
https://naijaphilia.com/blog/2024/05/02/breaking-ndic-ups-bank-account-insurance-cover-to-%e2%82%a65m-from-%e2%82%a6500k/

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https://www.nairaland.com/7851192/thread-job-seekers/2#129725090


Lots of job opportunities there.

Meddymeddy:
My rent is due last month, I'm suppose to pay up this week. Now the problem here is I want to change my work, I've applied to a school in bojige but i haven't been called me yet. If I finally pay up the rent I won't be able to move even if I get the job eventually. I'm currently staying around refinery side ibeju lekki so I want a job that can help me move out of that area because of the skill I'm learning. I read English education in school. I can also drive but I don't have licence for now. Please help with urgency.

Check out this thread:

https://www.nairaland.com/7851192/thread-job-seekers/2#129725090


There are many job opportunities there.

Yemmysnackxs:
Good day house, please I need help
I was working at this filling station for up to six months now , but since January 12 that the last fuel we have as finished we haven't had any , whenever I call the manager he's always saying the same thing ( we will have fuel soon)
I recently went to my mum side since I can't afford to eat but she's also managing her self, I ve search for work a lot it's very hard to get work here in lokoja , so I've decide to go to Abuja and search for job even though I don't know anyone there

Check out this thread:

https://www.nairaland.com/7851192/thread-job-seekers/2#129725090


Lots of job opportunities there.

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Thanks

The African Academy of Sciences is pleased to announce the Olusegun Obasanjo prize for Scientific discovery and/or Technological innovation.

The Olusegun Obasanjo Prize is a $5,000 award intended to reward and honour Africans who have made outstanding contributions in scientific discovery or technological innovation.
OLUSEGUN OBASANJO PRIZE SUMMARY

Host: African Academy of Sciences
Category: Competitions / Fellowships
Eligible Countries: All African Countries
Reward: $5,000
IELTS: Not required
Deadline: Friday 03 May 2024

OLUSEGUN OBASANJO PRIZE DETAILS

Applications are now open for the 2024 Olusegun Obasanjo Prize for Scientific Discovery and/or Technological Innovation.


,,, for more details and how to apply:

https://naijaphilia.com/blog/2024/05/01/africa-lens-olusegun-obasanjo-prize-for-discovery-innovation-5000-award-closing-03may24/

Regional Cybersecurity Advisor for West Africa At GIZ (closing 10 May2024)



https://naijaphilia.com/blog/2024/05/01/jobs-regional-cybersecurity-advisor-for-west-africa-at-giz-closing-10-may2024/

A. THE ORGANIZATION

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH or German Agency for International Cooperation is an international enterprise owned by the government of Germany, operating in many fields across more than 130 countries.

In Nigeria, GIZ’s portfolio includes among others, a programme to support the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in its regional integration goals.

The programme aims to strengthen sector-specific capacities in the areas of Peace and Security, Customs and Trade as weir as Strategic Management and Organizational Development in the ECOWAS Commission.

B. THE VACANCY

GIZ now requires the services of a Regional Cybersecurity Advisor (West Africa) at its Abuja office.

C. THE JOB

Job Title: Regional Cybersecurity Advisor (West Africa)

Vacancy No.: 036
Location: Abuja
Organization: GIZ Nigeria, Country Office

Responsibilities & Tasks



... For more details and how to apply:


https://naijaphilia.com/blog/2024/05/01/jobs-regional-cybersecurity-advisor-for-west-africa-at-giz-closing-10-may2024/

Opay, Kuda Bank, Moniepoint, and Palmpay have all paused opening of new accounts, sequel a directive from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) during the week that ended 27 April 2024.

This follows the earlier blocking of 1,146 bank accounts involved in unauthorised forex dealings on Wednesday 24 April 2024 by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Analysis of the blocked accounts indicates that only 10% are with fintechs while 90% are commercial bank accounts.

An attempt by NaijaphiliaBlog on 30 April 2024 to open a new account with Opay, after downloading the App, returned the message in the screenshot below:

It was also not possible to open new accounts on any of the other affected fintech Apps.

However, we observed that customer deposits and other banking activities are running normally.

In recent months, fintechs have faced increasing scrutiny over their account opening processes. November 2023, the CBN implemented new Know-Your-Customer (KYC) rules for all financial institutions that seemed to target fintechs.

The current directive to pause account opening is linked to ongoing audit of KYC processes of the fintechs, according to one executive at one of the fintechs, who also described the pause as “temporary.”



SOURCE
https://naijaphilia.com/blog/2024/04/30/breaking-opay-3-other-fintechs-pause-account-opening-on-cbn-order/

A TotalEnergies filling station located at Igando in Lagos State has allegedly been forcing its customers to buy meat pies before being allowed to buy fuel.

The odd piece of news came to light via a video that trended on Twitter during the weekend of 28 April 2024.

The viral video shows several customers with jerry cans and another buyer in an SUV waiting their turn to purchase fuel.

The recorder of the video could be heard complaining about the abnormal occurrence.

“I don’t understand what is happening at this Total filling station. How on earth will I be asked to buy meat pie before I buy fuel? What sort of rubbish is this? Is this place open for meat pie or for fuel?”

TotalEnergies Nigeria Plc could not be reached for comments/reaction as at the time of filing this story on Sunday 28 April.

Perhaps the station manager simply got fed up having to throw away his carefully-crafted delicious pies?

Anyway, watch the video in link below.



SOURCE
https://naijaphilia.com/blog/2024/04/29/odd-news-fuel-station-forces-customers-to-buy-meat-pies-before-getting-petrol/


VIDEO LINK

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaEpjH5m-yA

OmoNla99:
It’s the labour house and it’s understandable to name it after comrade Oshiomole. He did a lot for the union during his tenure as the labour leader.

Absolutely correct!

JOBS: 5 OPEN POSITIONS AT LAFARGE NIGERIA PLC


https://naijaphilia.com//blog/2024/04/29/jobs-5-open-positions-at-lafarge-nigeria-plc/

A. THE COMPANY

Lafarge Africa Plc is a member of the Holcim Group – global leader in innovative & sustainable building solutions.

It is a publicly quoted company on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and serves the country with a wide range of building / construction solutions from small projects like individual home buildings to major construction and infrastructure projects.

Having factories in Ewekoro/ Sagamu in the South-West, Mfamosing in the South-South and Ashaka in the North-East of Nigeria, Lafarge Africa Plc currently has installed cement production capacity 10.5 million tons per annum (MTPA) with plans for near term growth.

B. THE VACANCIES

Lafarge Nigeria Plc currently has the following open positions:

Senior Internal Control Auditor SW – Opebi, Lagos.
Specific Inspector – Ashaka, Gombe.
Lubrication Fitter – Gombe.
Electrical Inspector – Opebi Lagos.
Key Accounts Manager – Opebi Lagos.

C. HOW TO APPLY



... Details:

https://naijaphilia.com/blog/2024/04/29/jobs-5-open-positions-at-lafarge-nigeria-plc/

Data from the Food and Agriculture Organization shows that Africa has an estimated 60% of the world’s uncultivated land that is suitable for growing crops.

This means that African agribusiness has the potential to generate billions of dollars annually, if the right policies and investments are made.

Towards this end, some countries on the continent are beginning to focus on the agricultural value chain. For example, some of the largest fertilizer manufacturing plants in the world have been established in Nigeria and Morocco.



SOURCE
https://naijaphilia.com/blog/2024/04/28/did-you-know-60-of-the-worlds-uncultivated-arable-land-is-in-africa/

Kudducini:
I need casual factory job in this location

Check out this thread:

https://www.nairaland.com/7851192/thread-job-seekers/2#129662972

Most big companies are frequently in need of casual workers but don't advertise it in newspapers or online.

Check the above thread for companies in your location of interest, then go there physically (or ask your friends/contacts in the area) to check.

The companies usually just paste notices of casual job openings outside their main gate.

Best of luck!

MANUFACTURING MANAGER AT NESTLÉ NIGERIA PLC (closes 01May2024)


https://naijaphilia.com/blog/2024/04/27/jobs-manufacturing-manager-at-nestle-nigeria-plc-closing-01may24/

A. THE COMPANY

Nestlé Nigeria Plc is a publicly quoted food and beverage company with its headquarters in Lagos.

Founded 1961 and currently having staff strength of more than 2,300 direct employees, 3 manufacturing sites and 8 branch offices, the company produces and markets brands that include Maggi, Milo, Golden Morn, Nescafé and Nestlé Pure Life.

B. THE VACANCY

Nestlé Nigeria now requires the services of a Manufacturing Manager to be based in the Agbara Plant in Ogun State.

C. HOW TO APPLY



.... More details here:

https://naijaphilia.com/blog/2024/04/27/jobs-manufacturing-manager-at-nestle-nigeria-plc-closing-01may24/

JÁKPA THINGZ: UK University Offers £33k Scholarships Plus £4k Flight Allowance


https://naijaphilia.com/blog/2024/04/25/jakpa-thingz-uk-university-offers-33k-scholarships-plus-4k-flight-allowance/

University of East Anglia in Norwich, the United Kingdom, has announced scholarships of £33,150 plus transportation cover £4,000 for foreign students pursuing Masters programmes.

From the school website, this opportunity is the David Sainsbury Scholarships in Global Plant Health, which is fully funded for students planning to travel to the UK for study in the 2024/2025 academic year.

Each full scholarship will cover up to:

A. Full cost of the tuition fee (£33,150 for 2024-25)

B. Maintenance grant (exact value at the UKRI postgraduate researcher stipend level to be determined for 2024-25; in 2023-24 it was £18,622)

C. Additional £4,000 for travel costs (subject to valid economy class travel receipts).



... For more details:

https://naijaphilia.com/blog/2024/04/25/jakpa-thingz-uk-university-offers-33k-scholarships-plus-4k-flight-allowance/

ChangedMan1999:
Please I finished school almost 2months ago. And I have been on the lookout for work, but up till now I haven't found one

Now, I have mind on freelance

Can anyone please show me the way of freelancing

Check out this thread:

https://www.nairaland.com/7851192/thread-job-seekers/1#129615470


There are lots of job opportunities there, including some remote jobs.

Don’t wait for opportunity – create it!




https://naijaphilia.com/blog/2024/04/25/thought-for-the-week-dont-wait/

Confederation of African Football Vacancies (2 positions, closing 08May24)


https://naijaphilia.com/blog/2024/04/24/jobs-confederation-of-african-football-vacancies-2-positions-closing-08may24/

A. THE ORGANIZATION

Founded 1957, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) is the administrative and controlling body for association football, beach soccer, and futsal in.Africa.

Representing the African confederation of FIFA, CAF organizes runs and regulates national team and club continental competitions annually or biennially such as the Africa Cup of Nations and Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, to which they control the prize money and broadcast rights.

B. THE VACANCIES

The Confederation of African Football now requires the services of a:

Video Assistant Referee (VAR) Officer
Refereeing Administrative Officer

C. HOW TO APPLY


... Details:
https://naijaphilia.com/blog/2024/04/24/jobs-confederation-of-african-football-vacancies-2-positions-closing-08may24/

Martinsmine:
This news looks fake

Read more about it here:


https://naijaphilia.com/blog/2024/04/24/naija-moxie-zamfara-travellers-overpower-bandits-kill-one-seize-ak-47-rifles/

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has on Tuesday 23 April 2024 announced another reduction in prices of diesel and aviation fuel respectively, to ₦940 / ₦980 per litre.

This follows the previous reductions in price of diesel by the refinery, first from ₦1,750 to ₦1,200 and then to ₦1,000 a few weeks back.

The latest drop in prices has been confirmed by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of Dangote Group, Mr Anthony Chiejina.


SOURCE
https://naijaphilia.com/blog/2024/04/23/breaking-dangote-refinery-further-slashes-diesel-aviation-fuel-prices/

School fitness studio.

NBA basketball arena split for Physical Education lessons.

Black box drama studio.

800-seat school theatre.

Middle school classroom.

Middle school study space.