NECA Demands Immediate Establishment of Boards of NSITF, PENCOM

NECA Demands Immediate Establishment of Boards of NSITF, PENCOM

…Threatens Stoppage of Contributions By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has called on the Federal Government to immediately constitute the Boards of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) among others to ensure effective governance, transparency, and accountability in the management of employer’s contributions and workers’ pension funds. Speaking in Lagos today, NECA’s Director-General, Mr. Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, expressed deep concern […]

March 10, 2025 10

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NCPC Boss Urges Pilgrims to Shun Distractions Capable of Denting Nigeria’s Image

By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has reiterated that pilgrimage is a spiritual journey of faith, not mere tourism. He made this assertion during the airlift of the 11th batch of intending Christian pilgrims comprising mainly Plateau State contingent to Israel and Jordan at the Pilgrims Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Sunday. Bishop Adegbite, who spoke […]

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DG NILDS Congratulates Prof. Attahiru Jega on New Appointment

By: Julian Adetinuyo The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, has congratulated the former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, on his appointment as Special Adviser to the President on Livestock Reform and Co-Chairman of the Presidential Livestock Committee alongside President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement released on Sunday, March 9, 2025, by […]

March 9, 2025 10

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IWD 2025: Kogi First Lady Calls for Collective Action to Advance Gender Equality

By Chinedu Echianu Wife of Kogi State Governor, Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo, has reaffirmed the state's commitment to gender equality and the protection of the rights of women and children. Speaking at an event held at the Government House, Lokoja, to mark the 2025 International Women’s Day with the theme "Accelerate Action for Gender Parity," Mrs. Ododo, who was represented by the wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Margaret […]

March 9, 2025 11

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An Inspirational And Charismatic Leader, Labour Party Mourns Okupe

By Chinedu Echianu The leadership of the Labour Party says it was jolted by the the news of the sudden demise of Doyin Okupe, Labour Party's erstwhile Director-General of the Presidential Campaign for the 2023 Presidential election. According to reports, the physician turned politician, passed away at the age of 72 after battling a protracted illness. A statement personally signed by the National Chairman of the Labour Party, Barrister […]

March 7, 2025 10

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Challenges Are Part of Leadership Process APC Chieftain Tells Akpabio

By Chinedu Echianu The South South Zonal Organizing Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Blessing Agbomhere, has described the current anti Akpabio sentiments expressed on the social media and among a section of Nigerians as one of the prices a great leader must pay while serving his people. Agbomhere said vilifying the number three citizen of Nigeria based on unsubstantiated allegations is unfair and a reflection of a […]

March 7, 2025 9

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NITDA, NSUK Partner to Boost AI, Digital Skills in Nigeria

By: Julian Adetinuyo DG NITDA Kashifu Inuwa and VC Nassarawa State University Keffi, Professor Sa’adatu Hassan Liman, in a group photograph. Photo Credit: NITDA The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to driving innovation through stronger collaboration between academia, researchers, and tech experts. NITDA’s Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa, made this known when he received the Vice-Chancellor of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), Professor Sa’adatu Hassan Liman, […]

March 6, 2025 8

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FCT Minister Arrives in Italy for Official Engagement

By Sofiat Adenekan Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, arrived in Milan, Italy, on Wednesday to embark on a series of official engagements. His visit includes a scheduled meeting with Attilio Fontana, President of the Lombardy Region. According to a statement issued in Milan by the Minister's Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, Wike departed Abuja on Tuesday evening and arrived in […]

March 5, 2025 8

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Ash Wednesday: NCPC Boss Calls On Christians to Uphold Justice and Fairness

By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has called on Christians in Nigeria to uphold justice and fairness during the Lenten season.In his Ash Wednesday message which was made available to newsmen by Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director and Head, Media and Public Relations at NCPC, Bishop Adegbite emphasized the importance of putting God at the centre of the Lenten season; […]

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