New Zealand will implement new employment conditions for holders of open work visas from April 20, 2026, as part of efforts to clarify what forms of work are permitted and to strengthen compliance with labour and business laws. According to immigration authorities, the changes are designed to give migrants clearer guidance on their rights and obligations while reducing uncertainty for employers. Officials say clearer and more consistent visa conditions will support safer, fairer and more transparent employment practices across the labour market. According to a statement issued on the New Zealand immigration website, ‘’On 20 April 2026, we will introduce changes to employment conditions for people with open…
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Africa’s mining industry is reinforcing its position as a major engine of employment creation, as rising global demand for critical minerals drives investment across extraction, processing and industrial value chains, strengthening Africa’s mining sector outlook amid intensifying global competition for resources. A new report by the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) estimates the continent holds approximately $29.5tn in mineral wealth — about 20 percent of global reserves — with $8.6 trillion still untapped. Published in the Compendium of Africa’s Strategic Minerals 2026, the study highlights mining’s growing importance not only as a revenue source but also as a pathway to large-scale job…
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), has intensified efforts to strengthen health education with the development of a new Higher National Diploma (HND) curriculum in Health Education and Promotion. Speaking at the national curriculum pre-critique workshop on Monday in Kaduna, the Director of Curriculum Development at the board, Dr O.O. Bello, described the initiative as crucial to advancing health education and reinforcing Nigeria’s healthcare system through quality technical training. Bello said the board was already working on its tenth curriculum this year, underscoring its determination to align programmes with international best practices and produce globally competitive graduates. He said…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo (AEFUNAI) branch, on Monday began a week-long sporting fiesta to promote the health and wellbeing of its members. The event, which commenced at the university’s main football field in Ndufu-Alike, was declared open by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Daniel Nwachukwu, a cardiovascular physiologist. Nwachukwu commended the union for the initiative, describing regular exercise as critical to longevity and optimal productivity. “As a cardiovascular scientist, the importance of exercise cannot be over-emphasised. Even 30 minutes of daily physical activity can prolong life, reduce medical expenses and improve brain function…
Senelec and Orange Senegal have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating digital transformation and innovation across Senegal’s critical infrastructure sectors. The alliance was formalised on February 19, 2026, by Senelec CEO Papa Toby Gaye and Orange Senegal CEO Brelotte Ba, marking a significant collaboration between two of the country’s leading national champions. The partnership is anchored on six strategic pillars designed to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery. These include the pooling of infrastructure to optimise resources, the modernisation of IT and telecommunications systems, and the strengthening of cybersecurity frameworks protecting critical national networks. Together, these measures are expected to improve…
Cisco has announced new innovations to its AgenticOps framework, expanding agentic-driven operations across networking, security, and observability. First launched last year, AgenticOps is an agent-first IT operating model designed to enable autonomous action with built-in oversight. The newly introduced capabilities aim to further transform how IT teams manage and secure complex, distributed infrastructure at scale. “For teams responsible for operating and securing distributed networks and infrastructure, AgenticOps represents a profound and fundamental shift away from complexity. This is the true power of Cisco as a platform. By delivering agentic capabilities aligned to critical IT operations priorities, we’re combining Cisco’s unique cross-domain…
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday in Abuja commended the wives of governors across the country for their contributions to the 14 million increase in birth registrations recorded by UNICEF. The UNICEF team had visited Mrs. Tinubu at the State House on Friday and announced that, over the past two years, birth registrations in Nigeria had risen by 14 million. Tinubu said the achievement reflected the collective commitment of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) coordinators across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) toward safeguarding the identity and rights of every Nigerian child. “On Friday, I…
The Kogi State Ministry of Health’s Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Programme, in collaboration with Sightsavers, has inaugurated the 2025 Mass Administration of Medicines (MAM) for Onchocerciasis (River Blindness) prevention in the state. The mass medicine distribution, aimed at preventing river blindness, will cover all 3,200 communities in the state and target 4.5 million people aged five years and above. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adeiza Abdulazeez, who declared the two-day MAM review meeting open on Monday in Lokoja, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to eliminating river blindness in the state. Represented by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mr. Steven…
The Rotary Club International, District 9127, says it has conducted free medical screening for 500 residents of Jos as part of activities marking its 121st anniversary. Mr. Owolabi Folaranmi, Assistant Governor of the Rotary Club of Jos Tin City and State Coordinator for Rotary Day Celebration (RODAC), disclosed this on Monday in Jos. He said the initiative aimed to promote preventive healthcare and support vulnerable members of the community. Folaranmi explained that the screening was designed to help residents detect health conditions early and seek appropriate medical attention. According to him, Rotary remains committed to humanitarian service and improving people’s…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Wandile Sihlobo as Presidential Envoy on Agriculture and Land, a move aimed at accelerating growth and tackling long-standing structural challenges in South Africa’s agricultural sector. The appointment, announced by The Presidency on Saturday, underscores the strategic importance of agriculture to the country’s economic growth path, amid persistent constraints and emerging opportunities at home and abroad. Sihlobo currently serves as Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) and is a member of the Presidential Economic Advisory Council. He is also a Senior Lecturer Extraordinary in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Stellenbosch…