PenCom Recovers ₦32.27bn, Sanctions Defaulting Employers
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has intensified its enforcement campaign on pension compliance, announcing that it has recovered a total of ₦32.27 billion in unremitted pension contributions and penalties from defaulting employers between June 2012 and September 2025. Of this amount, ₦15.87 billion represents outstanding pension contributions, while ₦16.40 billion were recovered […]
First Lady Highlights Role of Women in National Security
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria marked 70 years of female participation in the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) on Thursday, with First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, highlighting the critical role of women in strengthening national security. At the commemorative event themed “70 Years of Courage and Service: Honoring Women in Policing, Inspiring the Future,” Senator Tinubu […]
PTAD Improves Pension Payouts, Reaffirms Commitment to Pensioners’ Welfare
By Oluwakemi Kindnes The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the welfare of pensioners under the Defined Benefits Scheme, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and efficiency in pension management. Executive Secretary of PTAD, Tolulope Odunaiya, made the remarks during a one-day training workshop for pension correspondents and online editors held on […]
Senate Probes Safe School Initiative as Attacks on Students Continue
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has began an investigation into the Safe School Initiative, raising serious questions about why Nigerian schools remain vulnerable despite billions invested to protect children from terrorists and kidnappers. Chairman of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee, Senator Uzor Kalu, said the probe would uncover why the programme has failed to prevent mass […]
Tinubu Swears In New NPC Chairman, Permanent Secretaries, Others
By: Aremu Toyeebaht President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday administered the oath of office to the newly appointed Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr. Aminu Yusuf, alongside two commissioners of the agency and five Federal Permanent Secretaries. The brief ceremony took place inside the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, shortly before […]
Excluding PWDs from Workforce is Economic Sabotage – Kalu
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has described the continued exclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) from Nigeria’s workforce as a human rights violation and “economic sabotage. He warned that no country can grow its GDP while sidelining millions of capable citizens. Kalu made the remarks at the […]
FG Opens December Savings Bonds Subscription, Offers Up to 13.84%
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially opened subscriptions for its December Savings Bonds, providing investors with a secure opportunity to earn attractive returns fully backed by government credit, the Debt Management Office (DMO) announced on Wednesday. Two bond tranches are on offer: Two-year FGN Savings Bond maturing on December 10, 2027, […]
Sowore Faces Five-Count Cybercrime Charge Over Anti- Tinubu Post
Omoyele Sowore, former presidential candidate was arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday on allegations stemming from a social media post in which he described President Bola Tinubu as “a criminal.” The Department of State Services (DSS) filed five counts of criminal defamation against Sowore. In an unusual development, Meta (Facebook) Inc. […]
NSITF Takes Rehabilitation Support to Kuje Correctional Centre
By Chinedu Echianu A staff fellowship group within the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has visited the Kuje Correctional Centre, providing inmates with educational support, welfare items and counselling services . The outreach, held on Tuesday, comes at a time when concerns persist over inadequate rehabilitation programmes and limited resources for inmates preparing for […]
NLC Backs JOHESU’s Strike, Accuses FG of Breaching CONHESS Agreement
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared full support for the indefinite strike embarked upon by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), following the Federal Government’s alleged failure to implement a key agreement on improved remuneration for health workers. In a statement signed by NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the Congress said […]