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NCPC Set To Begin Preparations For 2025 Pilgrimage

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) is set to sign contractual agreements with air carriers and ground handlers in June for the 2025 Pilgrimage Exercise to Israel, Jordan, Rome, Greece, and Turkey. Executive Secretary of NCPC, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, disclosed this during the financial bid opening for airlifting and ground handling services for the 2025 pilgrimage exercise on Tuesday. Bishop Adegbite emphasized that transparency and openness are the hallmark of his administration. A statement signed by Celestine […]

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Federal Government to Mainstream Gender in Labour Reforms – Dingyadi

By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government says it would prioritize gender mainstreaming among the guiding principles for its ongoing labour reforms, to ensure that women and vulnerable workers have equal access to employment opportunities, devoid of any form of discrimination. A statement signed by Patience Onuobia, Head, Press and Public Relations at the federal ministry of Labour and Employment says the Minister, Muhammad Dingyadi, made this disclosure while presenting a keynote address at the 2025 Senior Officers’ Conference of the […]

May 13, 2025 28

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Fraudulent Claims, One of Major Challenges Facing NSITF – Faleye

By Chinedu Echianu The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund,(NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye has identified fraudulent claims as a core challenge facing the Fund. Faleye, who spoke at the West Africa Technical Workshop of the International Social Security Association (ISSA), held in Conakry, Guinea, where he spoke on the topic: Strategic Role of Actuarial Work in Strengthening Social Insurance Delivery at NSITF, lamented that falsification of claims exposes the Fund to operational risk. A statement signed by […]

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Economy

CBN Alerts Public Against Scam Contracts and Fraudulent Claims

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reiterate warnings that it has not authorised, licensed, or appointed any individual, group, or organisation to act as an agent or intermediary in offering contracts, financial grants, or intervention funds to the public. The CBN in a statement on Monday also notes that it did not endorse or support such claims in any form. "The attention of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been drawn once again to the […]

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Economy

Bet on Nigeria’s Growth, Uzoka-Anite Encourages Global Investors

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has called on global investors to tap into Nigeria's vast opportunities, highlighting the country's economic pivot and potential for sustainable growth. Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, made the appeal during her address at the Milken Institute Global Conference 2025, New York, USA A statement on Monday by the Director of Information in the ministry, Mohammed Manga, quotes Dr. Anite as saying Nigeria is deepening intra-African trade and investment through the African […]

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News

NDLEA Gets 2 New Forensic Labs

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has established two new laboratories to enhance accessibility, expedite timely analysis, and prosecute cases efficiently following a surge in drug seizures over the past months. This feat come after over 25 years of conducting forensic analysis in a single laboratory facility in Lagos which also received an upgrade. The two additional laboratories built in Abuja and Enugu are strategically located and equipped with state- of -the -art facilities designed to […]

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Economy

Aviation Boost: NAICOM Rolls Out Bold New Leasing Rules

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has officially launched the Revised Regulation on Insurance for Leased and Financed Aircrafts. The revised regulation seeks to strengthen Nigeria’s aviation and insurance industries, enhance investor confidence, and promote ease of doing business in the country. The unveiling held in Abuja on Monday at the Office of the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, SAN, with other key stakeholders in the Insurance and Aviation sectors present. The revised regulation is the result of […]

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Economy

Customs Boss Advocates ‘Nigeria First’ Drive for Economic, Security Gains

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has called for the adoption of the Nigeria First initiative as a cornerstone for enhancing cross-border trade and safeguarding national security. Adeniyi made the call while delivering a keynote lecture at the Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA) annual conference in Ile-Ife, Osun State, at the weekend. Speaking on the topic “Cross-Border Trade and Security Implications on the Nigerian Economy: Taking Advantage of Global Trade Dynamics”, CGC Adeniyi emphasises the […]

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ICRC Backs FG’s PPP Factories for Paramilitary Uniform Production

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) says the Federal Government’s Public Private Partnership (PPP) initiative in the shoe and garment factory under the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) is capable of meeting a substantial part of the uniform needs of Nigeria’s paramilitary agencies. This development follows President Bola Tinubu’s directive on the procurement of locally produced goods—a key component of his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. According to a statement on Sunday by the Acting Head Media, ICRC, Ifeanyi […]

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