PTAD Disburses ₦55.9bn as Pensions, Arrears in December 2025
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has disbursed a total of ₦55.9 billion as monthly pensions, outstanding arrears to eligible pensioners under the Defined Benefits Scheme (DBS) for December 2025. According to PTAD, the payment includes ₦13.41 billion for monthly pensions across all pension departments, including diaspora pensioners, while ₦42.50 billion was […]
SEC to Prioritise Long-term Capital to Bridge Infrastructure Gap
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says it is prioritising the mobilisation of long-term capital to bridge Nigeria’s infrastructure and sectoral gap. This is while it is streamlining regulatory frameworks and facilitating the issuance of innovative financial instruments to channel disciplined capital into productive sectors of the economy. This was disclosed by […]
I Resigned as Finance Minister to Protect the Office – Kemi Adeosun
By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, says her resignation from the cabinet of late President Muhammadu Buhari in September 2018 was a principled decision taken to protect the Office of the Minister of Finance and safeguard her personal integrity. Adeosun made the clarification on Friday while speaking on a Natuonal Television, where […]
NSITF Boss Commends Staff, Assures Continued Management Support
By Chinedu Echianu Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Falaye, has commended staff of the organisation for their dedication and commitment, describing their hard work as the driving force behind the Fund’s progress and stability. Falaye gave the commendation in his New Year message to staff, […]
Ochei’s Ultra-Modern Mini Stadium Shines at 2025 Onicha Olona Unity Cup
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso An ultra-modern, FIFA-standard mini stadium built by the President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Victor Ochei, has made a strong first impression after successfully hosting the 2025 Onicha Olona Unity Cup in Onicha Olona, Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State. The newly completed sporting complex, fitted with tartan tracks […]
Budget Office Defends Integrity of Newly Enacted Tax Reform Acts
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Budget Office of the Federation has defended the integrity of Nigeria’s newly enacted Tax Reform Acts, dismissing claims that the laws were altered after passage and warning against what it described as governance driven by speculation and unverified information. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Office said allegations of post-passage […]
Nigeria Revenue Service Unveils Official Logo to Replace FIRS
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has officially unveiled its logo, marking the formal transition from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) following the enactment of the Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Act, 2025. The unveiling ceremony, held on Wednesday in Abuja, comes months after President Bola Tinubu signed the enabling law in June […]
First Lady Distributes 1,000 Bags of Rice to Christian Groups in Kwara for Yuletide
By Oluwakemi Kindness First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has distributed 1,000 bags of 25kg rice to Christian groups in Kwara State to celebrate the Yuletide and New Year. The rice distribution, targeted at members of the Christians Northern Nigeria Progressive Forum (CNNPF) and the Christians Political Support Group (CPSG), was officially flagged off on Wednesday, […]
Tinubu Assures Nigerians of Stronger Economy, Improved Security in 2026
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has expressed optimism that 2026 will be a year of greater prosperity, stability and inclusive growth for Nigeria, assuring citizens that the economic reforms embarked upon by his administration are already yielding measurable results. In a New Year address to the nation on January 1, 2026, the President said […]
NLC Pledges Vigilance, Pushes Wage Review as 2026 Begins
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has reaffirmed its commitment to workers’ welfare, social justice and national cohesion as the country enters 2026, vowing to remain vigilant and to hold all tiers of government accountable to the people. In a New Year message issued on December 31, 2025, and signed by its […]