By Oluwakemi kindness Christopher Bajowa has emerged as the new President of the Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp) following the retirement of the previous President and MD Premium Pensions, Umar Mairami. Mairami’s retirement had created a vacuum, necessitating a quick election process which led to the emergence of Christopher Bajowa, the MD FCMB Pension Limited as the new President of PenOp. He will complete the term of the […]
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun on Thursday announced the upcoming rel-aunch of the Home-Grown School Feeding Program, a critical initiative designed to increase school attendance by providing meals to students. He explained that feeding children at school would not only improve their health and well-being but also incentivize them to remain in school, thereby reducing the number of out-of-school children. […]
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) has tasked the President Bola Tinubu's administration on critical strategic priorities areas to drive Nigeria's economy growth. The strategic area's of priority according to the Chairman of the NESG, Olaniyi Yusuf, included Economic diversification, Human capital development, Investment in infrastructure and security, Good governance and transparency and Inclusive growth. Yusuf stated this in Abuja on Wednesday while […]
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, on Monday presided over a meeting of the Presidential Panel on the Social Investment Program (SIP) aimed to assess progress and ensure the effective implementation of social investment policies. This is in a bid to accelerate Nigeria's poverty reduction efforts in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President Bola Tinubu-led Administration. The pivotal […]
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu-Egbetokun, on Monday emphasized the importance of focus, determination and professionalism in the face of evolving challenges in law enforcement. This is coming with the launching of the Special Intervention Squad (SIS) as part of his vision of emplacing a police force that is professionally competent and service-driven in strengthening national security. IGP Egbetokun, has commended the operatives of […]
By Oluwakemi kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has reiterated calls for concerted efforts to reduce the menace of substance abuse in the country. This followed collaboration between the NDLEA and the Plateau state government with a view to curbing the scourge of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the state. Governor Caleb Mutfwang and NDLEA Chairman retired Brigadier General, Mohamed Buba-Marwa, expressed their […]
Written by Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has successfully traced and blocked a total of N83 billion in cryptocurrency and fiat money reportedly channeled towards funding the recent nationwide protests against hardship and bad governance in Nigeria. The development was revealed during the inaugural session of the Council of State meeting convened by President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, In his presentation,the National Security Adviser,, […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has offered eight hundred and seventy six million dollars to fulfil bids submitted by customers at an auction concluded on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. This is the latest testament to the CBN's ongoing commitment to support the proper functioning of the foreign exchange market by enhancing liquidity when necessary. A statement on Wednesday by the Director of Cooperate Communication, Hakama Sidi-Ali, said in line […]
Written by Zainab Bakare The Rivers State Government, IHS Nigeria In partnership with, the Government of Canada and UNICEF, has announce the handover of a cutting-edge medical oxygen plant to the General Hospital Eleme Rivers. This initiative follows a comprehensive, nationwide assessment of oxygen needs in health facilities across the 36 states and FCT, conducted jointly with the Federal Ministry of Health. This significant milestone represents a major advancement in […]
