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NSITF Rated ‘Commendable’ in Nationwide SERVICOM Compliance Evaluation

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has scored above average in a nationwide SERVICOM Compliance Evaluation, with ten of its regional and branch offices rated “Commendable” in service delivery. The evaluation, carried out by the SERVICOM Office, assessed NSITF branches in Abuja, Jos, Asaba, Kano, Enugu, Bauchi, Owerri, Maiduguri, Lagos Mainland, and Port Harcourt was made available to newsmen Wednesday. All ten service windows recorded a uniform score of 72.5 percent, placing the Fund at a […]

September 25, 2025

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FCT Minister Pledges Inclusive Development Across Key Sectors

By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to inclusive development across all sectors, including health, education, and critical infrastructure, under the “Renewed Hope” agenda of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during the flag-off of the construction of Arterial Road N20 from Road N5 Obafemi Awolowo Way to the Airport Expressway, the Minister said the project is part of broader efforts to expand infrastructure and improve connectivity within the capital city. […]

September 25, 2025

Security

Smart Policing: Nigeria Police Begins Criminal Database Training

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has begun training officers who will operate its new criminal database systems, a move aimed at shifting policing in Nigeria from reactive responses to intelligence-led crime fighting. The systems will serve as a central memory for the justice process, recording arrests, cases, and convictions and will help track repeat offenders, identify crime patterns, and support stronger prosecutions. The databases will also link Nigeria with global policing platforms like INTERPOL, making it harder for […]

September 25, 2025

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Tinubu Flags Off 2025 NCPC Delayed Easter Pilgrimage in Owerri

By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has flagged off the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission’s (NCPC) 2025 delayed Easter Pilgrimage exercise to Israel and Jordan. According to a statement signed by the Commission's spokesman, Celestine Toruka, the ceremony, which took place at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State, was performed on the President’s behalf by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume. In his remarks, President Tinubu described pilgrimage as a profound journey […]

September 25, 2025

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Fresh Concerns Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Health, Medical Council Confirms Multiple Complications

By Chinedu Echianu Fresh concerns have emerged over the health condition of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, following a medical review conducted by a team of experts from the Nigerian Medical Council. Lawyers representing Kanu including Barrister Maxwell Opara disclosed this on Wednesday after visiting him at a Department of State Services (DSS) facility located along the Lugbe Expressway in Abuja. According to a Facebook post by Barrister Opara, the council on […]

September 25, 2025

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U.S. Mission Partners with Nigerian Stakeholders to Tackle Food Insecurity

By Uju Uwachukwu The U.S. Mission’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) in Lagos, in partnership with the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC), Kaduna Chapter, and the Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG), has convened a high-level roundtable to explore innovative trade approaches aimed at boosting Nigeria’s food security and economic growth. The event, themed “Innovative Approaches to Agricultural Trade for Economic Growth and Food Security,” brought together legislators’ representatives, trade policy advisors, agribusiness leaders, researchers, regulators, and U.S. agricultural trade associations. At the […]

September 25, 2025

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Former IGP Arase Remembered as Reformer Who Redefined Nigeria Police

By Oluwakemi kindness The late former Inspector General of Police and ex-Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Solomon Arase, has been described as an institution who embodied intellect, discipline, and humanity. At a day of tribute held in his honour on Wednesday, Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, said Arase’s journey from joining the force as a cadet in 1981 to becoming the 18th Indigenous Inspector General of Police in 2015 was “a lesson in resilience and excellence.” Egbetokun highlighted […]

September 25, 2025

PenCom and TUC leaders at a meeting to safeguard Nigerian workers’ pensions.

Economy

PenCom, TUC Partner to Safeguard Nigerian Workers’ Pensions

By Oluwakemi Kindness By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has reaffirmed its commitment to work more closely with the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) to strengthen pension compliance and safeguard the retirement savings of Nigerian workers PenCom Director General, Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to the TUC President, Comrade Festus Osifo, in Abuja on Wednesday. She was accompanied by senior officials, including Acting Commissioner, Technical, Hafiz Kawu Ibrahim. Oloworaran stressed that under […]

September 25, 2025

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Sport

Nigeria to Host Uzbekistan in 2026 Davis Cup World Group II Playoffs

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s men’s tennis team will take on Uzbekistan in the 2026 Davis Cup World Group II Playoffs, following confirmation from the International Tennis Federation (ITF). The high-stakes clash is set to hold in Nigeria from 6–8 February 2026, marking a pivotal moment for the country’s return to the global stage. Team Nigeria earned their playoff spot after an inspired campaign at the Africa Group III tournament in Harare, Zimbabwe, where they secured promotion alongside Namibia and Senegal. […]

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