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IWD; CBN Governor Champions Gender Equity, Records Senior Female Appointments

Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says women now constitute 35% of its directors and half of its Non-Executive Board, underscoring the institution’s deepened commitment to inclusive and representative leadership. This is according to the Governor of the CBN, Olayemi Cardoso, who reaffirmed the Bank’s mission to achieve gender-balanced leadership while speaking at the grand finale of the International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrations at the CBN Head Office in Abuja. "Increasing women’s representation in leadership is not just […]

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Deputy Speaker Hails President Tinubu’s Bold Economic Reforms on 73rd Birthday

Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 73rd birthday, praising his courageous decisions that have saved Nigeria from economic collapse. Kalu specifically highlighted President Tinubu's removal of the fuel subsidy, which he described as a "whited sepulcher" that has deceptively appeared economical on the surface but was, in reality, draining the country's resources. He emphasized that this bold move served as the crucial catalyst that jump-started Nigeria's economy. […]

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National Assembly

House Inaugurates Panel To Probe 5% User Charge On Petrol

Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has inaugurated an ad-hoc committee to investigate the remittance, utilization, and accountability of the five percent user charge on petrol, which is meant for road maintenance across Nigeria. Speaking at the committee's inauguration at the National Assembly on Wednesday, the chairman, Waive Ejiroghene Francis, emphasized the urgency and necessity of the probe, citing years of non-compliance, lack of transparency, and allegations of fund mismanagement. “The establishment of this Committee is not only timely but […]

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National Assembly

House Seeks Partnership To Improve Specialized Healthcare Delivery

Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has called for partnerships on the implementation of Legislative Activity Implementation Framework on specialized healthcare delivery in the country. This is according to Chairman Committee on Specialty Healthcare, Representative Alex Egbona, who said the thematic areas of partnership include Mental/Brain Health, Trauma and Obstetrics Fistula He made the call in Abuja on Wednesday at a stakeholder’s roundtable where he said Oral Health, Ear and Eye Healthcare, Blood Transfusion, Blood Management and Anemia. Egbona, said […]

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Economy

PenCom Unveils New System To End Cases Of Uncredited Pension Contributions

Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has officially launched its new Pension Contribution Remittance System, a platform designed to optimize the process of remitting pension contributions into employees' Retirement Savings Accounts (RSAs). This system, developed in collaboration with the Pension Operators’ Association of Nigeria (PenOp), has deployed approved Payment Solution Service Providers (PSSPs) to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and transparency in pension contributions. The introduction of the Pension Contribution Remittance System according to PenCom management is a response to […]

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Economy

PenCom Tasks States On Implementation of CPS

Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has called on all states and local governments to implement the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) for a pension-secure Nigeria. This is as the Commission urges Akwa Ibom, Borno, Kwara, Plateau, Cross River, and Yobe States to commence implementation of the Contributory Pension Scheme CPS in their states. PenCom also urges Abia, Adamawa, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Ebonyi, Enugu, Gombe, Imo, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger, Ogun, Oyo, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, and Zamfara to […]

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NCPC Collaborates With NIM on Staff Training and Development

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) is set to collaborate with the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) Chartered, on training and retraining its staff. This development was disclosed by the NCPC Executive Secretary, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, while receiving a delegation from NIM at the Commission's Corporate Headquarters on Wednesday. A statement signed by Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director and Head, Media and Public Relations Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission, stated that Bishop Adegbite emphasized the importance of effective management […]

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Customs Exempts pharmaceutical products From Import Duty, VAT

Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Wednesday announced the exemption of import duty and Value Added Tax (VAT) from critical raw materials essential for the production of pharmaceutical products for a period of two years. This exemption according to Customs covers Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), excipients, and other vital raw materials required for manufacturing essential medicines, Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs), Rapid Diagnostic Kits, reagents, and packaging materials. This is drawn from the Presidential directives aimed at enhancing local […]

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Nigeria Congratulates Greece on Independence Day

By Zainab Bakare The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic of Greece, His Excellency Giorgos Gerapetritis, on the occasion of Greece’s Independence Day Anniversary. In a statement released by the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, Ambassador Tuggar emphasized Nigeria’s appreciation for Greece’s rich history, cultural heritage, and longstanding democratic values. He reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations in key sectors, including […]

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