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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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News

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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Economy

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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Economy

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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Featured

Gishiri Road Project: Wike Warns Against Sabotaging Government Development Efforts

By Sofiat Adenekan The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike on Tuesday, personally oversaw the removal of structures impeding the construction of the Arterial Road N16 in Gishiri Village, Katampe District, Abuja. Speaking at the demolition site, the Minister emphasized that affected residents had been duly notified and given ample time to vacate. He stressed that their cooperation was essential for the contractor, Messrs CGC, to complete the road project and deliver it by the end of […]

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Security

Police Reforms; Minister Seeks European Unions Support

Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam has sought for the partnership and support of the European Union to actualize police reforms. This is as he reiterated the efforts of the Federal Government to create a more responsive and professional police service in Nigeria. Senator Gaidem stated this during the courtesy visit of the European Union Embassy delegation led by the Ambassador Gautier Mignot to the Headquarters of the Ministry in Abuja. The Minister said the expertise, […]

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News

NSITF Pays N25 million Compensation to Injured Nass Staff

By Anayo Akwitti The Nigeria Socia Insurance Trust Fund ( NSITF), compensated an injured staff of the National Assembly with N25million on Tuesday. Compensation cheque for the injured staff was presented to the Clerk to the National Assembly ( CNA) , Barrister Kamoru Ogunlana by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSITF , Oluwaseun Mayomi Faleye . The NSITF boss who presented the cheque in the office of the CNA , said the injured staff deserved the […]

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