PenCom Unveils New System To End Cases Of Uncredited Pension Contributions
Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has officially launched its new Pension Contribution Remittance System, a platform designed to optimize the process of remitting pension contributions into employees’ Retirement Savings Accounts (RSAs). This system, developed in collaboration with the Pension Operators’ Association of Nigeria (PenOp), has deployed approved Payment Solution Service Providers (PSSPs) […]
PenCom Tasks States On Implementation of CPS
Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has called on all states and local governments to implement the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) for a pension-secure Nigeria. This is as the Commission urges Akwa Ibom, Borno, Kwara, Plateau, Cross River, and Yobe States to commence implementation of the Contributory Pension Scheme CPS in their states. […]
NCPC Collaborates With NIM on Staff Training and Development
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) is set to collaborate with the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) Chartered, on training and retraining its staff. This development was disclosed by the NCPC Executive Secretary, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, while receiving a delegation from NIM at the Commission’s Corporate Headquarters on Wednesday. A statement signed […]
Customs Exempts pharmaceutical products From Import Duty, VAT
Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Wednesday announced the exemption of import duty and Value Added Tax (VAT) from critical raw materials essential for the production of pharmaceutical products for a period of two years. This exemption according to Customs covers Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), excipients, and other vital raw materials required for […]
Nigeria Congratulates Greece on Independence Day
By Zainab Bakare The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic of Greece, His Excellency Giorgos Gerapetritis, on the occasion of Greece’s Independence Day Anniversary. In a statement released by the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, Ambassador Tuggar […]
House Pledges Better Funding For FCT Traditional Institution
Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has assured traditional rulers in the Federal Capital Territory of it support for better funding of the traditional institution. The House Committee on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area Councils and Ancillary Matters gave the assurance on Monday in Abuja during an interactive meeting with members of the panel […]
Turkey To Be Added To Christian Pilgrimage Sites Visited By Nigerians – FG
By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government is set to strengthen its bilateral relationship with Turkey, focusing on tourism and trade. This development was announced by Senator Hassan Hadejia, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, while receiving a delegation from the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) and the Turkish delegation of Turquaz group and Afrosum […]
Ramadan: Customs Boss Urges Personnel to Elevate Community Spirit
Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has called on officers and stakeholders to embrace the spirit of service, discipline, and charity as essential values during the holy month of Ramadan and beyond. He made this known during the Iftar by Trade Modernisation Project (TMP) Limited held at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) […]
Group Advocates Boycot Of DSTV/GOTV Over Price Hike
Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigerian consumers have been urged to explore alternative platforms and consider boycotting DStv and GOtv until MultiChoice demonstrates genuine respect for their rights. This follows the recent 21% price increase imposed by MultiChoice Nigeria on its DStv and GOtv services, effective March 1, 2025. This is according to Save the Consumers, a […]
Defamation: Governor Monday Okpebholo Threatens Legal Action Against PDP Chieftains
By Chinedu Echianu Edo state governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has issued a five-day notice to Chris Osa Nehikhare, Edo State Publicity Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and a Chieftain of the party, Mr. Shedrach Udugbai to immediately tender an unreserved apology to him (Okpebholo) following what the governor described as defamatory remarks made […]