NSITF Reaffirms NLC as Key Partner in Social Protection
By Chinedu Echianu Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barr. Oluwaseun Faleye, has described the Nigeria Labour Congress as a critical partner in advancing social protection and safeguarding the welfare of workers across the country. Addressing the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the congress in Lagos, Faleye […]
Wike-Aligned PDP Faction Plans State Congresses, National Convention
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has announced plans to conduct state congresses and a national convention to elect party officials at both state and national levels. The disclosure was made on Sunday by Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, chairman of the factional Board of Trustees […]
Tinubu Hails Nigerian Military for Foiling Coup in Benin Republic
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has applauded the swift and decisive intervention of Nigeria’s Armed Forces in helping to restore constitutional order in the Republic of Benin following an early morning coup attempt on Sunday. According to a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, President Tinubu […]
DG NILDS Felicitates Ooni of Ife on 10th Coronation Anniversary
By Chinedu Echianu Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has congratulated His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, on the celebration of his 10th coronation anniversary. In a congratulatory message issued on Sunday, Prof. Sulaiman described the Ooni’s decade on the throne […]
PenCom Recovers ₦32.27bn, Sanctions Defaulting Employers
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has intensified its enforcement campaign on pension compliance, announcing that it has recovered a total of ₦32.27 billion in unremitted pension contributions and penalties from defaulting employers between June 2012 and September 2025. Of this amount, ₦15.87 billion represents outstanding pension contributions, while ₦16.40 billion were recovered […]
First Lady Highlights Role of Women in National Security
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria marked 70 years of female participation in the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) on Thursday, with First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, highlighting the critical role of women in strengthening national security. At the commemorative event themed “70 Years of Courage and Service: Honoring Women in Policing, Inspiring the Future,” Senator Tinubu […]
PTAD Improves Pension Payouts, Reaffirms Commitment to Pensioners’ Welfare
By Oluwakemi Kindnes The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the welfare of pensioners under the Defined Benefits Scheme, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and efficiency in pension management. Executive Secretary of PTAD, Tolulope Odunaiya, made the remarks during a one-day training workshop for pension correspondents and online editors held on […]
Senate Probes Safe School Initiative as Attacks on Students Continue
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has began an investigation into the Safe School Initiative, raising serious questions about why Nigerian schools remain vulnerable despite billions invested to protect children from terrorists and kidnappers. Chairman of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee, Senator Uzor Kalu, said the probe would uncover why the programme has failed to prevent mass […]
Tinubu Swears In New NPC Chairman, Permanent Secretaries, Others
By: Aremu Toyeebaht President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday administered the oath of office to the newly appointed Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr. Aminu Yusuf, alongside two commissioners of the agency and five Federal Permanent Secretaries. The brief ceremony took place inside the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, shortly before […]
Excluding PWDs from Workforce is Economic Sabotage – Kalu
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has described the continued exclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) from Nigeria’s workforce as a human rights violation and “economic sabotage. He warned that no country can grow its GDP while sidelining millions of capable citizens. Kalu made the remarks at the […]