Assets Recovered from Ponzi Schemes to Be Forfeited to FG- SEC
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has declared that all funds and assets recovered from operators of illegal investment and Ponzi schemes will be forfeited to the Federal Government under the new Investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2025. This was disclosed by the Head, Fintech and Innovation Department of the Commission, AbdulRasheed […]
NSITF Identifies Compliance Challenges in Oil and Gas Employees’ Compensation Enforcement
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has identified non-compliance, casualisation of labour, and poor safety culture as major obstacles to effective enforcement of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) within Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Speaking on behalf of the NSITF Managing Director and Chief Executive, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, the Fund’s General […]
Nigeria Faces World’s Largest Food Crisis- WFP, FAO Warn
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Nigeria is confronting a deepening food and nutrition emergency, with over 31 million people projected to go hungry during the 2025 lean season — the highest number globally. This is according to a new joint report by the World Food Programme (WFP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), which ranks Nigeria […]
Dingyadi Reaffirms FG’s Commitment to Decent Work, Fair Labour Practices
By Chinedu Echianu The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, has restated the Federal Government’s commitment to promoting decent employment, protecting workers’ rights, and ensuring fair labour migration as part of efforts to drive inclusive national growth. Speaking at the Annual Labour Conference of the Labour Correspondents’ Association of Nigeria (LACAN) held on […]
NCPC Boss Urges Staff to Uphold Ethics, Accountability at 2025Training Workshop
By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has charged staff of the Commission to uphold the values of ethics, accountability, transparency, and professionalism in the discharge of their duties. A statement made available to Democracy Radio by the commission’s spokesman, Celestine Toruka says Bishop Adegbite made […]
NLC Seeks 50% Access to Pension Savings
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for a major review of Nigeria’s pension policy to allow workers access up to 50 percent of their Retirement Savings Account (RSA) balance before retirement. NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, made the call in Abuja on Thursday during an interactive session with the National Pension […]
SEC DG Says Trust is the Foundation of Digital Finance
By Oluwakemi Kindness Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria, Emomotimi Agama, has reaffirmed that trust remains the ultimate currency in digital finance, underscoring the Commission’s commitment to balancing innovation with investor protection. Delivering a keynote address at the 2025 Abuja Journalists Academy, Agama described digital asset regulation as one of the most […]
COAS Reshuffles Senior Officers, Appoints Key Commanders
By Zainab Bakare The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the posting and appointment of senior officers to strategic command, staff, and instructional positions across formations, units, and training institutions of the Nigerian Army. The appointments, according to a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia […]
NSITF Empowers 57 Injured Workers with Start-Up Kits, Tools
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has rehabilitated and empowered fifty-seven beneficiaries of its Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) with various start-up kits and work tools to help them rebuild their livelihoods. Speaking at the presentation of empowerment materials to three beneficiaries at the Fund’s corporate headquarters in Abuja, Managing Director […]
New Defence Chief Vows to Strengthen Intelligence-Led Military Operations
By Zainab Bakare The new Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, has pledged to enhance intelligence-driven military operations and foster stronger collaboration among the country’s security and defence agencies. Speaking during the handover ceremony at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, Oluyede emphasized that Nigeria’s evolving security challenges including terrorism, banditry, cybercrime, and […]