NCC, CAC Tighten Control Over Telecom Ownership Changes
By Oluwakemi kindness The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, and the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, have introduced stricter regulations governing ownership changes in telecommunications companies operating in Nigeria. Under the new directive, any transfer of ownership involving ten percent or more of the shares in a licensed telecommunications company must first receive a Letter of No […]
PETROAN Explains Delay in Petrol Price Cuts
By Jumoke Abubakar The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has explained why recent reductions in petrol prices at the depot level have yet to reflect at filling stations nationwide. Speaking o during an interview on Wednesday, PETROAN President Billy Gillis-Harry said retail fuel prices depend on several factors, including supply availability, […]
PenCom, NURTW Launch Pension Plan for Transport Workers
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) and the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) have begun discussions on a landmark partnership that could bring an estimated nine million transport workers into Nigeria’s Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) through the Personal Pension Plan (PPP). The initiative was unveiled during a courtesy visit by NURTW […]
Customs, American Business Council Expand Trade Cooperation
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the American Business Council (ABC) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening trade relations and addressing challenges affecting business operations through sustained engagement between the public and private sectors. A statement on Wednesday by Customs spokesperson, Abdulahi Maiwada says the resolution was reached during the quarterly Customs–ABC […]
ITF to Launch Incubation Programme for SUPA Artisans
By Oluawkemi Kindness The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) is set to launch a Business Incubation Programme under its Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA) initiative to support graduates in establishing and growing small businesses across Nigeria. The programme is aimed at bridging the gap between skills acquisition and entrepreneurship by providing beneficiaries with business development training, mentorship, certification […]
Civil Society Coalition Demands New Deal for Host Communities
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Civil Society Coalition on Oil, Gas and Mining Host Communities has called for a renewed social contract between government and resource-producing communities. It is also calling for greater accountability, environmental justice, security, and inclusive development. In a Democracy Day 2026 statement signed by its National Coordinator, Lawrence Dube, the coalition […]
Customs Launches Operation Against Oil Smuggling
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced plans to launch intelligence-driven special operations targeting the smuggling of vegetable oil into the country. This forms part of efforts to protect local investments, preserve jobs and support Nigeria’s agricultural value chain. Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this during a meeting with stakeholders in […]
Police Pension: FG Considers 20% Contribution Increase
By Oluwakemi Kindness Police officers may soon receive higher retirement benefits as the Federal Government considers a proposal to increase its pension contribution for police personnel from 10 per cent to 20 per cent. The proposal was disclosed by Muhammed Dutse, Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NPF Pension Limited, at a media […]
RMRDC Warns Raw Material Exports Are Costing Nigeria Jobs
By Julian Osamoto The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has called for increased investment in local raw material processing, stressing that value addition remains critical to Nigeria’s industrial transformation and economic competitiveness. Director-General of RMRDC, Prof. Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, made the call during a stakeholder engagement forum in Abuja, where he urged government institutions, […]
Nigeria Deepens Partnership with ISSA, Reaffirms Commitment to Social Security
By Chinedu Echianu Geneva, Switzerland – The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening social security and employee protection through its collaboration with the International Social Security Association (ISSA). The commitment was reiterated during a meeting held on the sidelines of the ongoing 114th International Labour […]