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Federal Government Commences Payment of N35,000 Wage Arrears

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government says it has commenced the payment of N35,000 wage award arrears to federal government workers. The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) made this known in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday. The statement by the Director of Press, Bawa Mokwa says many federal government employees have confirmed receipt of the payment, adding that others that have not yet received […]

todayMay 26, 2025 7

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RCMP Lauds Nigeria Customs for Boosting Border Security in West Africa

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has been lauded for its unwavering commitment to safeguarding borders and disrupting transnational organised crime through strategic partnerships and intelligence-driven operations. This is according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) International Special Services. The recognition follows the recent recovery of 12 luxury vehicles by the RCMP Liaison Office in Lagos, adding to the 53 earlier recovered. This brings the total number […]

todayMay 25, 2025 6 4

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SMEDAN Rewards Young Talent with N5mn for Entrepreneurial Intelligence

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), has awarded a total of N5 million to three outstanding young Nigerian innovators at the SMEDAN Talent Hunt. This was in partnership with Microvis Microfinance Bank and Baobab Microfinance Bank which also gave other contestants consolation prize money. The competition, which focused on groundbreaking solutions to reduce post-harvest losses in Nigeria’s agricultural sector, saw brilliant young minds […]

todayMay 23, 2025 10 3

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PenCom Tasks Fund Operators’ Vendors to Enforce PRA 2014

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has issued a new directive to all Licensed Pension Fund Operators (LPFOs), comprising Pension Fund Administrators PFAs) and Pension Fund Custodians (PFCs). The directive prohibits transacting with service providers and vendors that do not remit pensions for their employees as evidenced by a Pension Clearance Certificate issued by PenCom. Section 2 of the PRA 2014 mandates all employers in the public and […]

todayMay 23, 2025 10 2 2

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Former President Jonathan Wins 2025 Sunhak Peace Prize

By: Bukola Adetinuyo Former President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has made history once again, becoming first African leader to receive the prestigious 2025 Sunhak Peace Founder’s Prize. The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, in a congratulatory message, describes the award as a fitting recognition of Jonathan’s unwavering commitment to peace and democratic governance. In a statement by the Media Adviser to […]

todayApril 11, 2025 11

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CTA Urges Women to Use FOIA in Anti-Corruption Fight

  By: Anayo Akwitti The Centre for Transparency Advocacy (CTA) has called on Nigerian women to leverage the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2011 in combating corruption. Speaking at a stakeholders' town hall meeting in Abuja, CTA’s Executive Director, Engr Faith Nwadishi, emphasized the vital role women play in fostering transparency but noted that many face challenges in engaging with the FOIA. She highlighted information sharing as a key step […]

todayMarch 7, 2025 8 2

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Political Exclusion Hindering Good Governance in Nigeria – Prof Igoche

By: Anayo Akwiti A Professor of Peace and Conflict Resolution, Edwin Igoche, has identified political polarization and extremism as major obstacles to achieving lasting peace and effective governance in Nigeria.   Speaking in a statement made available to Democracy Radio on Friday, the Professor emphasized that tackling these challenges requires a multi-faceted approach involving individuals, communities, organizations, and governments.   He also highlighted other critical issues such as social and […]

todayMarch 1, 2025 12 2

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Legislative Autonomy: A Pillar of Nigeria’s Democracy – DG NILDS

Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has reaffirmed that legislative autonomy remains the cornerstone of Nigeria’s democracy. This is contained in a statement made available by the Media Adviser to the DG, Mohammad Abdulkadri. Speaking at the end of a sabbatical paper presentation by Professor Shola Omotola at NILDS' permanent site in Abuja, Professor Sulaiman emphasized that true legislative […]

todayMarch 1, 2025 10

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“Eschew Pettiness, Focus on Greater Good” – DG NILDS Advises Senior Staff

  By: Anayo Akwitti The Director General National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, National Assembly, Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman has admonished the Senior Cadre Staff to adhere to ethics of Professionalism to bolster service delivery. According to statement signed by his Media Adviser Mohammad Abdulkadri ,Professor Sulaiman gave the charge on Wednesday 19th, February, 2025 at A- Two - Day Leadership Development Programme for Management Professionals of NILDS […]

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