NIRSAL MFB Denies ₦215bn Anchor Borrowers Disbursement Claim
By Oluwakemi Kindness NIRSAL Microfinance Bank (NMFB) has denied recent reports alleging that it disbursed ₦215 billion under the Anchor Borrowers Programme (ABP), describing them as misleading and factually incorrect. According to the bank, the actual amount disbursed through its verified ABP loan interventions stands at ₦51 billion, a figure it has consistently presented in […]
CODE Launches 2024 Report Highlighting Civic Impact Across Africa
By Julian Osamoto Connected Development (CODE), a leading civic organisation, has launched its 2024 Annual Report, spotlighting a year marked by grassroots advocacy, civic engagement, and democratic accountability across Africa. Speaking at the event in Abuja, the organisation’s Chief Executive, Hamzat Lawal, described 2024 as “The Year of the Active Citizen,” citing widespread community mobilisation, […]
FAAC Distributes N1.66tr Revenue
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), has shared a total sum of N1.659 trillion to the Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils. The N1.659 trillion being revenue for May 2025 was shared at the June 2025 FAAC meeting held in Abuja. The sum comprised statutory revenue of N863.895 billion, Value […]
Employees’ Compensation Scheme: NSITF Presents N18.6m Cheque to Family of Deceased Employee
By Chinedu Echianu Managing Director, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has appealed to all employers of labour to enroll their staff into the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) and fulfill their obligations; so that more families can benefit from the Scheme’s essential safety net. Faleye made the appeal on Wednesday […]
PTAD Pays ₦8.6bn Arrears to 148,000 DBS Pensioners
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has finalized the payment of another instalment of pension arrears arising from the ₦32,000 increment approved by President Bola Tinubu, in 2024. The latest instalment, which totals ₦8.6 billion, covers all 148,625 eligible Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) pensioners across the Police, Civil Service, Parastatals, as well […]
CPS Retirees to Benefit from ₦30bn Gratuity Plan
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom), in collaboration with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), is set to introduce a ₦30 billion annual gratuity scheme for retiring civil servants under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).” Director General of PenCom, Omolola Oloworaran, stated this during a courtesy […]
Oxfam Nigeria Calls for Stronger Government Action on Plastic Pollution
By Oluwakemi Kindness Oxfam Nigeria has called on the federal government to take decisive action in the fight against plastic pollution. Oxfam’s Head of Climate Desk, Dr. Kenneth Alkpan, who made the call on Tuesday in Abuja said this should be by enforcing a ban on single-use plastics and holding producers accountable for the full […]
NCPC Debunks Reports of Stranded Nigerian Christian Pilgrims in Israel
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has debunked circulating reports claiming that Nigerian pilgrims are currently in Israel for pilgrimage activities. Executive Secretary of NCPC, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, made the clarification Tuesday in a statement signed by the Commission’s Head, Media and Public Relations, Celestine Toruka. The statement insisted that not a […]
FG Reaffirms Infrastructure Drive Through Private Sector Partnerships
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating infrastructure development through strategic collaboration with the private sector. Vice President Kashim Shettima made this known while declaring open the Nigeria Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Summit 2025, held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. The two-day summit is themed “Unlocking Nigeria’s Potential: The […]
NILDS DG Hosts Fidau for Late Sheikh ‘Al-Bayyan’ Ajimati
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), **Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman**, has organized a historic **Grand Fidau** in honour of his late elder brother, **Sheikh Isiaka Sulaiman Ajimati**, fondly known across West Africa as **Al-Bayyan**. Held on **Sunday, June 15, 2025**, at **Alagbala, off Okeleru Street, Ajikobi […]