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As we celebrate Nigerians who grind hard every day to put food on their tables, Pulse reached out to them to find out if they find fulfilment in their jobs or do them for monetary motivation. As Nigerians commemorate Workers' Day, it's a moment to pause and reflect on the significance of labour and employment in the lives of individuals and the broader society. While the day is marked by celebrations and acknowledgements of workers' contributions, it also prompts us to ponder a critical question: Do Nigerians find fulfilment in their jobs? In a country with a diverse labour force spanning various sectors, from agriculture to technology, the notion of job fulfilment takes on different meanings for different people. For some, it may be the satisfaction derived from making a meaningful impact in their communities through work. In contrast, employment provides financial stability and security for others. However, many Nigerians experience a complex tapestry of fulfilment

The increase takes effect from January 1, 2024. The Federal Government has approved an increase of between 25% and 35% in salary for civil servants across various consolidated salary structures. The Head of Press, National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC), Emmanuel Njoku, announced the development in a statement on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Njoku said the increases take effect from January 1, 2024. The salary structures are Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS), Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure (CONRAISS), Consolidated Police Salary Structure (CONPOSS), Consolidated Para-military Salary Structure (CONPASS), Consolidated Intelligence Community Salary Structure (CONICCS) and Consolidated Armed Forces Salary Structure (CONAFSS). Details later... ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

The EFCC operatives only dispersed the protesters who went to the commission’s headquarters to disrupt activities. The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), has denied the allegation of shooting at pro-Yahaya Bello protesters at its headquarters on Monday in Abuja. A spokesman for the commission, Dele Oyewale said this while responding to a video trending on social media on the allegation of attack by the. EFCC operatives on protesters. Oyewale told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that there was no shooting at any protester at the commission on Monday. He said the operatives only dispersed the protesters who went to the commission’s headquarters to disrupt activities. " No arrests were made as claimed by the group. Two groups demonstrated at the commission today. The first group came with a letter of commendation in support of the EFCC anti-corruption fight. "They presented their letter, which was received by the Director of Public Enlightenment Department, M

The Yiaga Africa report points out various worrying aspects, such as a drop in public confidence and uncertainty regarding the Tinubu-led government's position on electoral changes, court decisions, and regulations. Yiaga Africa has stated that President Bola Tinubu-led administration is still vague regarding electoral reform. The pro-democracy group has drawn attention to a significant finding from the Afrobarometer survey, confirming that a year after the general election, 23% of Nigerians express trust in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). These stats were contained in Yiaga Africa’s latest report titled, “Electoral Trust Restored? Nigeria’s Electoral Process One Year after the 2023 General Election,” which was obtained by Pulse on Monday, Apil 29. This report offers a detailed examination of the current state of Nigeria’s electoral process subsequent to the last general elections. Dr. Hussain Abdu, Chairman of the Watching The Vote Working Group, and Sa

The development comes amidst ongoing efforts by the Canadian government to ensure that international students receive adequate support. Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced on Monday, April 29, 2024, that the temporary policy allowing Nigerian and other international students to work more than 20 hours per week off-campus would come to an end on April 30, 2024, with no extension planned. Instead, a new policy will be implemented this fall, increasing the number of hours students may work off-campus to 24 hours per week. Minister Miller emphasized that while international students are encouraged to gain work experience and alleviate some of their expenses through part-time employment, their primary focus should remain on their studies. “Students who come to Canada must be here to study,” he stated, adding that the new policy aims to strike a balance between allowing students the option to work while safeguarding their academic pursuits. Acknowledging the importance of summer

Bafarawa says the farms to be cultivated in his community are determined by bandits. Attahiru Bafarawa, a former Governor of Sokoto State has decried the activities of bandits in the north. Bafarawa while speaking to journalists on Monday, April 29, 2024, said the bandits forced him to abandon his 10,000 hectares of land in Kaduna State. The ex-governor attributed the high cost of foodstuffs in the country to the activities of bandits in the region, adding that farmers now seek permission from them before going to their farms. He also said the farms to be cultivated in his community are determined by bandits. “ I used to have farmland, which is over 10,000 hectares in Birni Gwari of Kaduna State. I have been cultivating that land since 1979, but I cannot reach there now because of the bandits. “The maize I produced that time is in commercial quantity that, I used part of it for my flour mill which is also out of production. The issue of insecurity is behind the high cost of food