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NSITF Board Chairman Vows To Protect Fund’s Independence

By Chinedu Echianu The Chairman of the Management Board of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Honourable Sola Olofin, has called for the safeguarding of the Fund’s independence in the face of regulatory overreach. Speaking at the 69th Board Meeting of the Fund, held in Abuja, Honourable Olaofin raised concerns over the implications of the Finance Act 2021, particularly on the classification of contributions to the Fund. He explained that the ongoing debate on whether NSITF contributions should be […]

August 20, 2025

Education

PENGASSAN Foundation Renovates LEA Primary School, Donates Learning Materials

By Chinedu Echianu The PENGASSAN Foundation has completed the refurbishment of LEA Primary School, Tukuruwa, in Kwali Area Council, Abuja, in just three weeks. Two classroom blocks, toilets, and the school’s borehole were renovated, while 200 desks, 800 exercise books, and 200 school bags were donated to pupils. At the commissioning on Tuesday, PENGASSAN President, Comrade Festus Osifo, said the foundation, established two years ago, aims to support vulnerable Nigerians. He described the intervention at the school as one of […]

August 20, 2025

General

UN Urges Humanitarian Shift in Nigeria Amid Global Solidarity Drive– World Humanitarian Day 2025

By: Sofiat Adenekan The United Nations has called for a fundamental reset of Nigeria’s humanitarian response, urging a shift from emergency relief to long-term, community-driven solutiona. It stated in Abuja on Monday as the country joined the global community in commemorating World Humanitarian Day 2025 with the themed “Strengthening Global Solidarity and Empowering Local Communities,”. Ugochi Daniels, Deputy Director-General of Operations at the International Organization for Migration (IOM), said the traditional humanitarian model is “no longer fit for purpose.” “Humanitarian […]

August 19, 2025

Sport

Anambra to Host Second Round of 2025 National Beach Soccer League in Nnewi

By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Anambra Beach Soccer Association (ABSA) has confirmed that all arrangements have been finalized for the hosting of the second round of the 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL), scheduled to take place in Nnewi from August 21 to 23. Okwudili Awam, Director of Media for ABSA, disclosed this in Awka on Monday, noting that the matches will be staged at the Beach Soccer Stadium within the Nnewi High School premises. He assured stakeholders that Anambra State […]

August 19, 2025

Sport

Ibrahim Abdul Re-Elected President of Nigeria Weightlifting Federation

By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF) has reaffirmed its leadership direction with the re-election of Dr. Ibrahim Abdul as President for a second term. His return was sealed at the 2025 NWF Elective Congress held on Saturday, August 16, at the Gymnasium Hall, Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. Dr. Abdul, who first assumed office in September 2021, was the sole candidate for the presidency and secured a unanimous 12 out of 12 votes from […]

August 19, 2025

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Sport

Nigeria’s Junior Swimmers Set for World Aquatics Championships in Romania

By:Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s junior swim team has departed for Bucharest, Romania, to compete in the World Aquatics Junior Championships, scheduled to hold from August 19 to 25, 2025. The Six athletes participating at this event have been trained intensively for two weeks in Lagos and UK ahead of their departure on Sunday, is expected to fly the nation’s flag with renewed optimism. Leading the team is Nigeria’s latest swimming sensation, Abduljabar Adama, whose breakthrough performances at the 16th Africa Junior […]

August 19, 2025 4

Business

NEPZA, NDLEA Strengthen Collaboration to Streamline Free Trade Zone Operations

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have agreed to strengthen cooperation in order to support the Federal Government’s One-Stop-Shop framework across all Free Trade Zones (FTZs). The understanding was reached during a phone conversation between Dr. Olufemi Ogunyemi, Managing Director/CEO of NEPZA, and the NDLEA Chairman/CEO, retired Brigadier General, Buba Marwa, on Monday. A statement by BEPZA's spokesperson, Dr. Martins Odeh, says the discussion followed concerns raised by […]

August 19, 2025

Business

NCAA Clears Ogun Agro-Cargo Airport For Commercial Operations

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has officially granted a commercial operational licence to the Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport in Ogun State, paving the way for the commencement of commercial activities at the newly built facility. The Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, Balang Godwin, confirmed the development in a telephone conversation with a news correspondent on Monday. Godwin explained that the certification authorizes the airport to begin full operations: “Yes, the licence has been granted, and […]

August 19, 2025

Business

PenCom Suspends Seven Mortgage Banks Over Housing Loan Non-Compliance

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has taken decisive action to safeguard pension contributors’ funds by suspending equity contribution applications submitted through seven Primary Mortgage Banks (PMBs) over alleged breaches of its housing loan guidelines. In a circular dated August 11, 2025, signed by the Head of Benefits and Insurance Department, Obiora Ibeziako, and addressed to Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) and Pension Fund Custodians (PFCs), PenCom noted, “Following the cited letter, the commission instructs that Pension Fund Administrators, […]

August 19, 2025