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FCCPC Gives Digital Lenders January 2026 Deadline to Meet New Rules

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has announced Monday, January 5, 2026, as the final deadline for all digital money lenders and related service providers to fully comply with the Digital, Electronic, Online and Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025. The Regulations, which took effect on July 21, 2025, under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018, aims to strengthen fairness, transparency, and accountability within Nigeria’s expanding digital lending market. To further assist operators […]

November 14, 2025

Business

FG Postpones 15% Import Duty On Petrol, Diesel to 2026

By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government has approved the postponement of the implementation of the 15 per cent ad-valorem import duty on petrol and diesel until the first quarter of 2026, clarifying that the suspension is not indefinite as earlier speculated. The deferment was formally sanctioned by President Bola Tinubu following a detailed request from the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji. His request, dated November 7, 2025, came after wide-ranging consultations with key stakeholders […]

November 14, 2025

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Sport

Tinubu Hails Super Eagles’ 4–1 Victory Over Gabon, Says World Cup Dream on Course

By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on their emphatic 4–1 victory over Gabon in the FIFA World Cup qualifying Africa playoff, describing the performance as a testament to Nigeria’s resilience and renewed determination to secure a place at the global tournament. Tinubu’s message was conveyed in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, titled “President Tinubu Celebrates Super Eagles’ 4–1 Victory Over Gabon, Says Nigeria’s March To The […]

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Economy

PenCom Reaffirms Commitment to Pension Inclusion for Informal Sector Workers

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that every Nigerian, including millions in the informal sector enjoys access to a secure and dignified retirement. Director General of PenCom, Omolola Oloworaran, gave the assurance in Abuja while delivering the keynote address at the Third Annual Conference of the Pension Correspondents Association of Nigeria (PENCAN), themed “Inclusion & Innovations: Bridging the Pension Gap for Nigeria’s Informal Sector.” Represented by the Head of Corporate Communications, Ibrahim […]

November 13, 2025

Education

Bogoro Faults Proposal to Convert ATBU to Conventional University

By Idris Danladi The former Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Professor Suleiman Bogoro, has described the proposed amendment to change Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, from a specialised to a conventional university as ill-informed and unnecessary. Professor Bogoro who stated this in Abuja while speaking with journalists, warned that the move could undermine the institution’s hard-earned reputation for producing quality graduates in science and technology. He recalled that the university was established by the Shehu Shagari administration […]

November 13, 2025

General

Federal Civil Service Condemns Abduction of Officers in Kogi

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) has expressed deep concern over the reported abduction of several civil servants in Kabba, Kogi State, as they traveled to Abuja to sit for the ongoing Computer-Based Test (CBT) promotion examinations conducted by the Federal Civil Service Commission. On Wednesday, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, conveyed heartfelt sympathy to the abducted officers, their families, and […]

November 13, 2025

Business

PENGASSAN Hosts Summit on Strengthening Pension Management in Oil and Gas Sector

By Chinedu Echianu The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has organized a one-day summit on the future of pension administration in the nation’s oil and gas industry, aimed at addressing issues affecting Closed Pension Fund Administrators (CPFAs) and improving retirees’ welfare. The summit, themed “The Future of Pension in the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry,” brought together key stakeholders including the National Pension Commission (PenCom), pension fund custodians, and operators to discuss sustainable practices and […]

November 13, 2025

Local News

DG NILDS Felicitates NHIA Board Chairman, Senator Oloriegbe, at 65

By Chinedu Echianu The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has congratulated the Board Chairman of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Senator Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe, on his 65th birthday anniversary. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri, Professor Sulaiman described Senator Oloriegbe as a visionary leader whose life has been marked by selfless service, integrity, and unwavering commitment to national development. He noted that the former […]

November 13, 2025

Business

NCAA Calls for Judicial Support of Aviation Laws, Investor Confidence

The Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo, has called for increased collaboration with the judiciary to strengthen understanding of aviation laws, particularly the Cape Town Convention (CTC), a key international treaty governing aircraft leasing and financing. Speaking at the grand finale of the international CTC moot court held at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, Najomo, represented by Captain Donald Tonye Spiff, NCAA’s Director of Operations, Licensing and Training, emphasized the treaty’s role […]

November 13, 2025