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Nigerian Army Opens Recruitment for Non-Tradesmen and Women: Applications Now Open

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The Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of its recruitment exercise for qualified and interested persons to join the force.

The announcement was made via a post on the force’s X handle on Tuesday.

According to the post, the Nigerian Army is inviting qualified and interested persons to apply for Non-Tradesmen and Women.

The post detailed that the application, which will be done online, is free. Candidates were further advised to apply only once, as multiple applications will be disqualified.

The post revealed that the application portal will close on November 8, 2024, while the screening exercise will take place from December 5 to 19 for shortlisted candidates.

The post reads, “The Nigerian Army wishes to inform the general public that the online application for the 88 Regular Recruits Intake for Non-Tradesmen and Women will commence for all interested candidates.”

“Application is free for interested candidates. Applicants are advised to apply only once, as multiple applications will lead to disqualification.

Interested applicants are advised to log on to https://recruitment.army.mil.ng to complete online registration from 25 September to November 8, 2024.

“Shortlisted candidates are expected to report to their respective states of origin for the screening exercise, which will take place from 5 – 19 December 2024.”

“Applicants must be single and Nigerian citizens by birth and must possess a National Identity Card/NIN slip and BVN,” the post adds.

“Applicants must be medically, physically, and psychologically fit in accordance with Nigerian Army standards; applicants must be free of any criminal convictions by a court of law.

“Applicants must possess a valid birth certificate/age declaration endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council; applicants must also possess a valid certificate of state of origin.

“Applicants must not be less than 1.65 meters tall for male and female candidates, respectively.

“An applicant must not be less than 18 years or more than 22 years for non-tradesmen/women, while tradesmen/women must not be older than 26 years as of 31 Dec 2024.

“All applicants must possess at least a minimum of 4 passes in not more than two sittings in WASSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB.

“In addition to the above qualifications, those applying as tradesmen/women must also possess a Trade Test/City & Guild Certificate. Details are available on the website.

“Candidates are to come to the screening center with warm clothing (Cardigan, Head warmer, Hand gloves, and Blanket).”

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Nigerian Workers Consider Resigning From Jobs as Transportation Cost Outweighs Salaries

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October 1, 2024

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Many workers in Nigeria have expressed concern over the continuous increase in transportation fares, even as their salaries remain the same.

They said the sudden surge in fuel prices has driven transport fares to triple their usual rates, and their earnings can barely cover the cost of commuting to work.

Investors King reported that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, by 67 percent, from N568/litre to N950/litre at its outlets.

As fuel prices hit the roof, commercial transporters have no choice but to raise their fares.

Consequently, workers have lamented that the situation has been to their detriment.

Many of them, venting their frustration on social media, are considering resigning from their jobs because “they have nothing left after getting their monthly salaries.”

One affected worker, who identified himself as Chude, wrote on his X handle that the current fuel situation in Nigeria has become traumatic.

He said many young Nigerians may stop going to work this October because they can no longer cope with the increase in transportation fares and petrol prices without a corresponding increase in their salaries.

Chude disclosed that people are spending as much as N40,000 a week just to commute to work, wondering how someone who earns between N100,000 and N200,000 could cope in such conditions.

It was gathered that most workers, unable to withstand the pressure of skyrocketing transport fares, have opted to walk to work.

Checks by Investors King also revealed that top civil servants and corporate workers are no longer driving to their offices due to the high cost of petrol.

A Nigerian with the handle @Iamjudith17 tweeted, “I now trek halfway before entering any vehicle.”

Experts have warned that if more workers resign from their jobs, many employed Nigerians might add to the already rising number of unemployed in the country.

They called for real solutions from the government and relevant stakeholders to address the soaring transport fares.

Some workers who have had to leave their jobs shared their experiences.

A man simply identified as Oluwafemi, who resides on the mainland in Lagos, said he had to resign from his job when he realized that a huge chunk of his salary was spent on transport.

“I resigned last year when fuel prices went from N128/litre to N625/litre. I can’t cope with going to the Island from the mainland three times a week on a salary of less than N150,000,” Oluwafemi, with the X handle @Teekay4lyf1, tweeted.

Similarly, Maria Harlod said she had to resign in July 2024 when she could no longer cope with the hike in transport fares. “I resigned in July. I couldn’t deal,” she tweeted.

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FG Approves Disbursement of N70,000 Minimum Wage for Nigerian Workers

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September 27, 2024

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The Nigerian government under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu has approved the payment of the newly approved N70,000 minimum wage to workers in the country.

The latest development was made known by the Spokesperson of the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa on Thursday.

However, Mokwa who confirmed that payment will commence on Thursday, September 26, 2024, expressed uncertainty over the minimum wage arrears.

Mokwa said, “Federal Government civil servants will start getting the new minimum wage from today (Thursday) this September 2024. What I can tell you is that the minimum wage salary payment is today I am not sure of the arrears.”

The latest development comes hours after the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) secured a 133.33 percent increase for corps members.

Investors King reported that the increase was in line with the enactment of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024 by the President Bola Tinubu-led government.

The NYSC also revealed that the Chairman of the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, Ekpo Nta, confirmed the upward review of consolidated public service salary structure, CONPSS in line with the Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act, 2024.

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Unemployment in Nigeria Rises to 5.3% in Q1 2024

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September 26, 2024

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The Nigerian unemployment rate increased to 5.3 percent in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024 from 5.0 percent reported in 2023.

However, the report showed that the unemployment rate among youths decreased to 8.4% in Q1 2024 from 8.6% reported in Q3 2023.

In the same vein, there was a 0.7% increase in the engagement of youths in employment, education, and training.

“The percentage of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET Rate) was 14.4, indicating a 0.7 percentage point increase from Q3 2023,” the report revealed.

The report further revealed that females recorded a higher unemployment rate of 6.2 percent compared to males at 4.3 percent.

In terms of employees’ availability for additional hours of work, there was a decline from 12.3 percent in Q3 2023 to 10.6 percent in Q1 2024.

It was also reported that despite this improvement, self-employment remains dominant, with 84% of Nigeria’s labor force engaged in self-employment as against 86% in Q1 2023.

Focusing on environmental metrics, the report revealed that the unemployment rate in urban areas remained unchanged at 6.0 percent, while rural unemployment stood at 4.3 percent, with 91.9 percent of workers in rural areas being self-employed, compared to 78.2 percent in urban regions.

In addition, 82.5% of the labor force in rural areas and 74 percent in urban areas were actively participating in the workforce.

However, by gender, male participation stood at 77.5 percent, while female participation was slightly lower at 77.1 percent.

“Disaggregation by place of residence shows 82.5 percent in rural and 74.0 percent in urban areas. The participation rate among males was 77.5 percent and 77.1 percent for females,” the report read.

Furthermore, the report revealed that the labor force participation rate among the working-age population declined to 77.3 percent in Q1 2024 from 79.5 percent in Q3 2023.

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