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NILDS DG Proffers Solutions to Evolving Security Threats

By Chinedu Echianu The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman has stressed the need to amend Act of 1986 primary law regulating Private Security Companies in Nigeria. Prof. Sulaiman stressed the imperative for the amendment of the law on Tuesday in his opening remarks at A 1- day capacity building workshop for chairmen and clerks of security-related committees of the National Assembly, on Private Security Governance and Legislative Oversight in Nigeria […]

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UniPort Governing Council Visits Wike, Seeks Support for Key Projects

By: Sofiat Adenekan The Governing Council of the University of Port Harcourt has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for his contributions to the institution and national development. During a courtesy visit to Wike at his official residence in Abuja, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Council, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, lauded the Minister’s support for UniPort, including the establishment of the Faculty of Law and the construction of the Convocation Arena. The Council proposed the creation of […]

March 18, 2025 5

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NCPC Committed to Provision of Quality Service to Pilgrims, Says Bishop Adegbite

By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC) Bishop Stephen Adegbite has assured of the Commission's resolve to providing quality service delivery to Christian Pilgrims. Bishop Adegbite made the call while hosting the National Coordinator and CEO of SERVICOM, Mrs. Nnenna Akajemeli, and her management team in his office in Abuja. This is contained in a statement signed by Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director and Head, Media and Public Relations at the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim […]

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Economy

PenCom Eases Benefit Payments Process For Retirees

Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) says effective from 1st June 2025, Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) would no longer be required to seek approval or obtain a “No Objection” from the Commission before processing and disbursing benefits, including Programmed Withdrawal, Retiree Life Annuity, and Temporary Loss of Employment benefits, among others. PenCom, however, noted that PFAs must continue to submit requests for approval to the Commission regarding depleted RSAs and death benefit applications, in accordance with Section 8 subsection […]

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France Commends Nigeria’s Anti-Narcotics Efforts

Oluwakemi Kindness The French government has commended the operational successes of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, especially in areas of illicit drug control and high rate of prosecution and conviction of offenders. The commendation was given by the French Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Marc Fonbaustier while handing over some operational equipment donated by the French government to the Chairman of NDLEA, retired Brigadier General, Mohamed Buba Marwa, at the Agency’s National Headquarters in Abuja. A statement […]

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Customs Intercepts Undeclared Foreign Currency in Kano

Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it has intercepted a total of One Million, One Hundred and Fifty-Four Thousand, Nine Hundred U.S Dollars and One Hundred and Thirty-Five Thousand, Nine Hundred Saudi Riyals undeclared foreign currency at the Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). It said the seizure was made recently during a routine baggage check on an inbound passenger, Hauwa Ibrahim Abdullahi, who arrived on Saudi Airline Flight from Saudi Arabia. A statement on Thursday by Customs […]

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National Assembly

Reps Order Arrest of FCTA Officials Over Building Code Violations

Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has issued arrest warrants for the Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Richard Dauda, along with two senior officials, Director of Development Control, Muktar Galadima, and the Director of Regional Planning. Chairman of the House Committee on Public Petitions, Mike Etaba, ordered their arrest on Thursday, citing their failure to honor multiple summons over an alleged building code breach in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The committee directed the Inspector General […]

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NCPC Airlifts 12th Batch of Intending Pilgrims to Israel and Jordan

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has successfully airlifted the 12th batch of intending Christian pilgrims to Israel and Jordan. A statement signed by the Deputy Director and Head, Media and Public Relations Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Celestine Toruka said the flight, which comprised mainly Ogun State intending Christian pilgrims, as well as consular officers, departed from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. According to the Executive Secretary of […]

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NAICOM Hands CHI Life Assurance Operational License

Oluwakemi Kindness The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has taken another step to strengthen the insurance industry in Nigeria by issuing a license to CHI Life Assurance Limited. Commissioner for Insurance, Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, who warmly welcomed the CHI Life Assurance executives, urged them to make a positive impact in the industry. Speaking in Abuja at the Commission's Board Room, he assured them of NAICOM's commitment to creating an enabling environment for operators to thrive. Omosehin also emphasized the importance of […]

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