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NLC, TUC Move To Improve Workers’ Welfare …Inaugurates 14 Member ELA Council

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The Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC) in conjunction with the Trade Union Congress (TUC) ,has inaugurated a 14-member Employers of Labour Award (ELA) Advisory Board to improve  workers welfare within the south south regions of the country.
The employers labour award would among other responsibilities, improve the relationship between the lower ranks and the management cadre in both private and public organisation with a view to promoting a healthy working environment in the affected States
ELA is an initiative of the NLC and TUC which also has the  mandate to confirm an award to any organisation that is workers friendly
Speaking during the inauguration ceremony of the board members at a one day seminar /strategic planning organised at NLC temporary office in Port Harcourt, over the weekend, the Rivers State chairperson of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Beatrice Itubo advised members of the board to justify the confidence reposed on them and do the needful in order to accomplish their task.
Itubo advised them to consult properly and carry out an investigation before giving an award to any organisation, adding that they should not see the opportunity given them as a means of making money out to see it  as an opportunity to render selfless service to society.
Also speaking the Chief executive Officer, (CEO) ELA Dr Essien Patrick said that the board would compliment the work of NLC and TUC to ensure that workers across the country have a better standards and work with comforts ,adding that the board had been in  operations since  two years ago.
He allayed the fears being expressed by workers that the board would compromise in its functions ,adding that the board would work with all branch executives of organised labour unions in all institutions in the discharge of their duties
“We will work with the branch and unit chairmen in terms of giving an award to  the deserving organisations”, he stated
In his own speech the chairman of the board,comr Frederick Nwojier, averred that the board was created to assist NLC and TUC address  complaints arising from workers and deal with them in accordance with the relevant labour laws in the country, adding that members of the board cut across labour unions, private and public sectors.
He assured workers that the body would ensure the improvement of workers welfare as well as ensuring the provision of conducive working environments across the states of the region. Other members of the board include, Morford Temple, lucky Nkpogene Christian Igwe and Barr Ottizo Enyi, among others.

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Kenyan Runners Dominate Berlin Marathons

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September 22, 2025

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Kenya made it a clean sweep at the Berlin Marathon with Sabastian Sawe winning the men’s race and Rosemary Wanjiru triumphing in the women’s.

Sawe finished in two hours, two minutes and 16 seconds to make it three wins in his first three marathons.

The 30-year-old, who was victorious at this year’s London Marathon, set a sizzling pace as he left the field behind and ran much of the race surrounded only by his pacesetters.

Japan’s Akasaki Akira came second after a powerful latter half of the race, finishing almost four minutes behind Sawe, while Ethiopia’s Chimdessa Debele followed in third.

“I did my best and I am happy for this performance,” said Sawe.

“I am so happy for this year. I felt well but you cannot change the weather. Next year will be better.”

Sawe had Kelvin Kiptum’s 2023 world record of 2:00:35 in his sights when he reached halfway in 1:00:12, but faded towards the end.

In the women’s race, Wanjiru sped away from the lead pack after 25 kilometers before finishing in 2:21:05.

Ethiopia’s Dera Dida followed three seconds behind Wanjiru, with Azmera Gebru, also of Ethiopia, coming third in 2:21:29.

Wanjiru’s time was 12 minutes slower than compatriot Ruth Chepng’etich’s world record of 2:09:56, which she set in Chicago in 2024.

 

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NIS Ends Decentralised Passport Production After 62 Years

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The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has officially ended passport production at multiple centres, transitioning to a single, centralised system for the first time in 62 years.
Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the disclosure during an inspection of the Nigeria’s new Centralised Passport Personalisation Centre at the NIS Headquarters in Abuja, last Thursday.
He stated that since the establishment of NIS in 1963, Nigeria had never operated a central passport production centre, until now, marking a major reform milestone.
“The project is 100 per cent ready. Nigeria can now be more productive and efficient in delivering passport services,” Tunji-Ojo said.
He explained that old machines could only produce 250 to 300 passports daily, but the new system had a capacity of 4,500 to 5,000 passports every day.
“With this, NIS can now meet daily demands within just four to five hours of operation,” he added, describing it as a game-changer for passport processing in Nigeria.
“We promised two-week delivery, and we’re now pushing for one week.
“Automation and optimisation are crucial for keeping this promise to Nigerians,” the minister said.
He noted that centralisation, in line with global standards, would improve uniformity and enhance the overall integrity of Nigerian travel documents worldwide.
Tunji-Ojo described the development as a step toward bringing services closer to Nigerians while driving a culture of efficiency and total passport system reform.
According to him, the centralised production system aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s reform agenda, boosting NIS capacity and changing the narrative for improved service delivery.
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FG To Roll Out Digital Public Infrastructure, Data Exchange, Next Year 

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced plans to roll out Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and the Nigerian Data Exchange (NGDX) platforms across key sectors of the economy, starting in early 2026.
Director of E-Government and Digital Economy at NITDA, Dr. Salisu Kaka, made the disclosure in Abuja during a stakeholder review session of the DPI and NGDX drafts at the Digital Public Infrastructure Live Event.
The forum, themed “Advancing Nigeria’s Digital Public Infrastructure through Standards, Data Exchange and e-Government Transformation,” brought together regulators, state governments, and private sector stakeholders to harmonise inputs for building inclusive, secure, and interoperable systems for governance and service delivery.
According to Kaka, Nigeria already has several foundational elements in place, including national identity systems and digital payment platforms.
What remains is the establishment of the data exchange framework, which he said would be finalised by the end of 2025.
“Before the end of this year and by next year we will be fully ready with the foundational element, and we start dropping the use cases across sectors,” Kaka explained.
He stressed that the federal government recognises the autonomy of states urging them to align with national standards.
“If the states can model and reflect what happens at the national level, then we can have a 360-degree view of the whole data exchange across the country and drive all-of-government processes,” he added.
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