4 November 2026

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NIOB Pushes for Synergy to Curb Building Collapse

Thomas Adeoye, chairman, Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB), Lagos State Chapter. The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB), Lagos State Chapter, has called for stronger collaboration among professionals in the construction industry to tackle project abandonment, substandard works, and recurring building collapses.Speaking ahead of the 34th Lagos Builders’ Conference and Annual General Meeting, Chapter Chairman Thomas

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NIQS to Inaugurate Bashir as 28th President

Dr Aminu Muhammad Bashir, FNIQS The Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) will formally install Dr Aminu Muhammad Bashir, FNIQS, as its 28th President during the 31st Biennial Conference and General Meeting, scheduled for November 19-22, 2025, at the Nigeria Army Conference Centre, Abuja.The event, themed “Rebuilding Nigeria: Enhancing National Development Through Fiscal Reforms, Infrastructure

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PSN Advocates Redefinition of Nigeria’s Pharmacy Workforce

PSN President Prof. Ayuba Tanko The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has urged a comprehensive redefinition of the country’s pharmacy workforce to align with global best practices.Speaking at the 98th Annual National Conference of the PSN, tagged DABO 2025 in Kano, PSN President Prof. Ayuba Tanko reaffirmed that only Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians are globally

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Bayelsa Defends Multiple Medical Schools During MDCN Visit

Senator Douye Diri, Bayelsa State Governor Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has justified the establishment of multiple medical institutions in the state, saying the move aims to address the acute shortage of human resources in the health sector.Diri, represented by his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, stated this on Wednesday while receiving an 11-man accreditation

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NMA Announces Opening Voting for 2025 Awards

Tony Agenmonmen, Founder and Convener of the Nigerian Marketing Awards (NMA) The Nigerian Marketing Awards (NMA) has unveiled the final top four contenders for the 2025 Brand of the Year award, a prestigious recognition for marketing excellence, creativity, and consumer impact in Nigeria.Following a rigorous evaluation by the Awards Decision Council (ADC), comprising leading industry

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Ogun NMA Backs Resident Doctors’ Strike

Dr. Luqman Ogunjimi (middle), NMA Chairman, Ogun State chapter The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Ogun State chapter, has declared full support for the ongoing indefinite strike by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), urging the Federal Government to address the union’s 19-point demand without delay.Speaking at a press briefing in Abeokuta on Tuesday, the

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NBA-YLF Jalingo Holds Public Discussion on Tax Reform

The Nigerian Bar Association Young Lawyers Forum (NBA-YLF), Jalingo Branch, will hold a public discussion on the upcoming 2026 tax reform on Friday, November 7, 2025, alongside an orientation for new wigs.Themed “The New Fiscal Frontier: Strategically Positioning Nigerian Lawyers for the Tax Reform in 2026 — Challenges, Compliance, and Commercial Opportunities,” the event will

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NMA Rules Out Strike Disruption in Enugu

The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has stated that it will not disrupt healthcare services in Enugu State despite the ongoing strike by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) over remuneration issues.Addressing a press conference to mark the 2025 Physicians’ Week in Enugu on Monday, Dr Sunday Okafor, Chairman of the NMA in the state,

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CIBN Honours Salawu for Excellence, Professional Impact

Dr. Phillips Omeiza Salawu The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has conferred a Fellowship (FCIB) on Dr Phillips Omeiza Salawu, a former Deputy Governor of Kogi State and member of the PDP Board of Trustees, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s banking and financial sector.The award was presented on November 1,

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CIBN Honours Parallex Bank Chairman

Dr. Adeola Phillips, Chairman of Parallex Bank Limited The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has conferred an Honorary Fellowship on Dr Adeola Phillips, Chairman of Parallex Bank Limited, for her outstanding leadership and contributions to Nigeria’s financial sector.The investiture, held at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, National Theatre, Lagos,

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