PENGASSAN Hosts Summit on Strengthening Pension Management in Oil and Gas Sector
By Chinedu Echianu The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has organized a one-day summit on the future of pension administration in the nation’s oil and gas industry, aimed at addressing issues affecting Closed Pension Fund Administrators (CPFAs) and improving retirees’ welfare. The summit, themed “The Future of Pension in the […]
DG NILDS Felicitates NHIA Board Chairman, Senator Oloriegbe, at 65
By Chinedu Echianu The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has congratulated the Board Chairman of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Senator Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe, on his 65th birthday anniversary. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri, Professor Sulaiman described Senator […]
NCAA Calls for Judicial Support of Aviation Laws, Investor Confidence
The Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo, has called for increased collaboration with the judiciary to strengthen understanding of aviation laws, particularly the Cape Town Convention (CTC), a key international treaty governing aircraft leasing and financing. Speaking at the grand finale of the international CTC moot court held at the […]
15% Import Duty on Petrol, Diesel No Longer in View – NMDPRA
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has clarified that the proposed implementation of the 15 per cent import duty on imported Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) and Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) is no longer under consideration. This clarification was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Authority’s Director […]
Nigeria Aquatics Federation Hails Bayelsa Government for Sponsoring Coach to World Training
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF) has commended the Bayelsa State Government for sponsoring one of its coaches, Mrs. Timitimi-Funwei Erekposeigha, to attend the prestigious World Aquatics Age-Grade Coaching Course in Hungary. NAqF President, Nnamdi Dukwu, made the commendation during the 27th edition of the Nigerian University Games (NUGA) in Abuja, describing Bayelsa’s […]
Lawmakers, WHO Push for Digital Health Reforms to Accelerate UHC
By Juliet Onwurah Nigeria’s drive toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) has gained renewed momentum as legislators and global health leaders call for stronger data governance, digital innovation, and sustainable financing to rebuild the nation’s health system. Speaking at the 6th Annual Legislative Summit on Health in Abuja, the World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Nigeria, […]
NIQS Call for Fiscal Reforms, Transparent Governance to Strengthen Nigeria’s Infrastructure
By Julian Osamoto The Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS), has called for stronger fiscal reforms and transparent governance as essential steps toward rebuilding Nigeria’s infrastructure and promoting sustainable national development. President of the Institute QS Kene Nzekwe, spoke in Abuja while briefing Journalists, ahead of the institute’s Biennial General Meeting and National Conference, which […]
Nigeria Aquatics Federation Partners NUGA to Discover Future Stars
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF) says its partnership with the Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA) is aimed at discovering and nurturing young swimming talents who will grow into future superstars in the sport. President of the Federation, Dukwu Chamberlain, stated this in Abuja during the 27th edition of the Nigeria University Games, […]
UAE Commends NDLEA, Seeks Stronger Anti-Drug Partnership
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has pledged stronger collaboration with Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), while commending the agency’s Chairman Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), for his exemplary leadership and outstanding achievements in the fight against drug trafficking and substance abuse. This assurance was made […]
Editors Call for Legal Reforms, Financial Support to Protect Press Freedom
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has urged the Bola Tinubu administration and the National Assembly to implement fiscal and legal measures to sustain media houses, warning that the collapse of the press threatens Nigeria’s democracy and national cohesion. NGE President Eze Anaba made the appeal during his opening address at the […]