PTAD Pays ₦8.6bn Arrears to 148,000 DBS Pensioners

PTAD officials finalizing pension disbursements to 148,625 retirees across Police, Civil Service, Parastatals, and Immigration departments.

PTAD Pays ₦8.6bn Arrears to 148,000 DBS Pensioners

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has finalized the payment of another instalment of pension arrears arising from the ₦32,000 increment approved by President Bola Tinubu, in 2024. The latest instalment, which totals ₦8.6 billion, covers all 148,625 eligible Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) pensioners across the Police, Civil Service, Parastatals, as well as the Customs, Immigrations and Prisons Pensions Departments of the Directorate. According to a statement […]

June 18, 2025 9 2

2 2

General

Oxfam Nigeria Calls for Stronger Government Action on Plastic Pollution

By Oluwakemi Kindness Oxfam Nigeria has called on the federal government to take decisive action in the fight against plastic pollution. Oxfam's Head of Climate Desk, Dr. Kenneth Alkpan, who made the call on Tuesday in Abuja said this should be by enforcing a ban on single-use plastics and holding producers accountable for the full lifecycle of plastic products. He emphasized the need for policies that support a circular economy, […]

June 17, 2025 13 2 2

Vice President Shettima speaking at the Nigeria PPP Summit 2025, promoting private sector collaboration in infrastructure development.

2 2

Economy

FG Reaffirms Infrastructure Drive Through Private Sector Partnerships

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating infrastructure development through strategic collaboration with the private sector. Vice President Kashim Shettima made this known while declaring open the Nigeria Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Summit 2025, held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. The two-day summit is themed “Unlocking Nigeria’s Potential: The Role of PPPs in Delivering the Renewed Hope Agenda.” Shettima emphasized the importance of the […]

June 17, 2025 9 2 2

Nigeria Cricket Federation launches Level 2 Coaching Course with participants from Nigeria, Ghana, and Sierra Leone.

headline

NCF Builds Cricket’s Future with Regional Elite Coaching Programme

As the Female Yellow Greens continue to impress at the ongoing Kwibuka T20 tournament in Rwanda, the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) is preparing to launch a landmark Level 2 Coaching Course aimed at strengthening cricket development across West Africa. The course, according to the NCF, is part of its long-term strategy to deepen technical expertise and build a sustainable coaching structure in the region. Final preparations have been completed for […]

June 13, 2025 5

2 1

headline

Future of Democracy in Focus as Abuja Students Debate Civic Issues

By: Julian Osamoto As part of efforts to amplify youth voices in governance and civic participation, Democracy Radio hosted a vibrant inter-school debate in Abuja, bringing together students from four secondary schools to engage in timely conversations about the future of democracy in Nigeria. Held before a live audience, the event created a dynamic platform for young Nigerians to explore complex democratic themes: from electronic voting to youth enfranchisement. This […]

June 12, 2025 84 1 2

1

General

Transformational Leadership Drives Nigeria’s Progress as Stakeholders Honour Prof. Sulaiman

By Julian Osamoto The intellectual tone of the event was further enriched by references to historic leadership models. A speaker cited British Admiral Lord Vincent’s tribute to Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson: “There is but one Nelson,” praising his ability to inspire excellence among peers, an attribute mirrored in Prof. Sulaiman’s impact at NILDS. Photo Credit: Oluwakemi Kindness/Democracy Radio In an atmosphere of reflection, vision, and resounding calls for national renewal, stakeholders […]

May 31, 2025 16 1

Business

Minister advocate for more investment to fast-track economic growth

The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, has highlighted the disparity between Nigeria’s federal budget and those of other populous nations such as Indonesia and Brazil, emphasizing the urgent need for increased investment. Speaking at the launch of ActionAid Nigeria’s Country Strategy Paper (CSP), themed “Citizens’ Action Against Poverty and Injustice (2024-2034),” held in Abuja, Bagudu, provided a comparative analysis of Nigeria's budget against its international counterparts. […]

August 9, 2024 20

#DemocracyRadio