Edo NDLEA Arrests Influencer Over Sale of Cannabis-Laced Cookies
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 19-year-old social media influencer, Praise Nwogu, popularly known as Candy, for allegedly promoting and selling cookies laced with cannabis online. NDLEA State Commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed in a statement on Monday that another suspect, 25-year-old Ebong Oghosa, […]
Workers’ Protection: NSITF Seeks Stronger Partnership with Financial Institutions
By Chinedu Echianu The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has emphasised the pivotal role of financial institutions in enhancing workers’ social protection across Nigeria. Faleye made the remarks at the 12th Triennial Delegates Conference of the Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance, and Other Financial Institutions […]
PTAD, Pension Unions Move to Address Tensions Over Planned Protest
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has stepped in to address growing concerns within the pension community following plans by a faction of pensioners to stage a protest. At an emergency meeting in Abuja, Executive Secretary of PTAD, Tolulope Odunaiya, met with the leadership of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP) and […]
Zuldal Microfinance Bank Not Licensed For Operation, CBN Warns Public
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disowned an organisation operating as Zuldal Microfinance Bank Limited, warning that the entity is not licensed to conduct any form of banking or microfinance business in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi Ali, the apex […]
NSITF Disburses Over N75 Million to ECS Beneficiaries in Rivers
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has presented three cheques totalling N75,840,194.73 to beneficiaries under the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital affirming the commitment of the Oluwaseun Faleye–led management to strengthening social protection for Nigerian workers. The Managing Director and Chief Executive, Barrister Oluwaseun Mayomi […]
Fubara Hails NSITF’s Employees’ Compensation Scheme, Pledges Rivers State’s Participation
By Chinedu Echianu Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has commended the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) for positively projecting the Tinubu administration through its Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS), describing it as a “gift to Nigerian workers.” Governor Fubara made the remark on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the NSITF Managing Director and Chief […]
Nigeria Targets Responsible Gemstone Sourcing to Boost Global Competitiveness
By: Julian Osamoto The Federal Government says responsible sourcing and full certification of Nigeria’s gemstone, jewellery value chains are critical to strengthening the country’s economic diversification agenda. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, stated this in Abuja at a news briefing ahead of the Africa Gem and Jewellery Exhibition scheduled to hold in […]
Tinubu Opens C-PACT Summit, Says Africa Must Dismantle Inefficient Borders
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has called on African nations to tear down inefficient borders, harmonise Customs processes and build a unified trade system capable of transforming the continent’s economic future. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the maiden Customs Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade (C-PACT) Summit in Abuja, Tinubu said Africa […]
FCCPC Gives Digital Lenders January 2026 Deadline to Meet New Rules
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has announced Monday, January 5, 2026, as the final deadline for all digital money lenders and related service providers to fully comply with the Digital, Electronic, Online and Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025. The Regulations, which took effect on July 21, 2025, under the […]
FG Postpones 15% Import Duty On Petrol, Diesel to 2026
By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government has approved the postponement of the implementation of the 15 per cent ad-valorem import duty on petrol and diesel until the first quarter of 2026, clarifying that the suspension is not indefinite as earlier speculated. The deferment was formally sanctioned by President Bola Tinubu following a detailed request from […]