The National Pension Commission has issued a fresh order to all Licenced Pension Fund Operators (LPFOs) on compliance with the Contributory Pension Scheme. PenCom disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. The directive prohibits LPFOs comprising Fund Administrators (PFAs) and… Contributory Pension Scheme: PenCom orders Nigerian employers on compliance …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has reaffirmed Nigeria’s strong commitment to supporting a robust and equitable digital landscape across the West African region. The Minister made this statement at the opening ceremony of the 17th West Africa… We want to deepen access to internet in Nigeria – Minister Tijani …C0NTINUE READING HERE … Read more
As sacrosanct as the life of a Nigerian is, the constitution of the country permits death in certain situations. Truly, the right to life is very key and essential, but there are exceptions, such as the execution of a court sentence for a criminal offense, riots, escaping, or making a… Should Nigeria Reintroduce Public Execution? … Read more
The Nigeria government has announced the arrest of some wanted criminals by the International Criminal Police Organization, INTERPOL, in the country. The Federal Government through the minister of interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, stated that the wanted criminals on the… Criminals on INTERPOL red list arrested in Nigeria – FG reveals …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
Between January and April 2025, Nigeria spent approximately $2.01 billion on external debt servicing marking a sharp 50% increase from the $1.33 billion spent during the same period in 2024. This information comes from newly released international payments data from the Central Bank of… Nigeria spends $2 Billion on external debt servicing in four months … Read more
When Pope Leo XIV gave his inaugural sermon during the Mass to formally commence his pontificate, it was so gratifying he re-echoed the message his predecessor, Pope Francis, had always harped on throughout his headship of the Catholic Church. Addressing the “powerful people of the… Is Nigeria not at war? – By Pius Mordi …C0NTINUE … Read more
The Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa, GIABA, has said that between $88 billion and $94 billion is stolen annually from Nigeria and other African countries. The Director General of GIABA, Edwin Harris, disclosed this in his speech at the… $94 billion stolen from Nigeria, other African countries annually — GIABA …C0NTINUE … Read more
The National Information Technology Development Agency has sought the support of the Accountant General of the Federation, the Office of the Auditor General of the Federation, and the Bureau of Public Procurement to harness huge revenue potential in information technology… NITDA rallies AGF, other MDAs to harness IT projects’ clearance revenue for Nigeria …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka has harped on the need to promote Nigeria’s local languages and culture to drive national development. Soyinka made the call on Monday during an interactive session with newsmen following his visit to the Centre for Cultural Studies and… Soyinka explains why Nigeria must promote local languages, culture …C0NTINUE READING HERE … Read more
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Olisa Agbakoba, has lambasted members of the opposition for collapsing their structures for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, expressing belief that Nigeria’s model of democracy needs a rejig. This was as he said the country’s… Defections won’t make western democracy work in Nigeria — Agbakoba …C0NTINUE READING HERE … Read more