By Taiye Olayemi Mr Babatunde Raimi, a retirement coach, has commended the National Pension Commission (PenCom) on its directive to Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) and custodians to pay pension benefits within three working days. Raimi, speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), described the directive as a “welcome development”Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp) has assured the National Pension Commission (PenCom) that its members will comply with the recent directive to settle all pension benefits within three working days. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the National Pension Commission has mandatedContinue Reading
By Chinemerem Ndinojue Nigerian music superstar, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has made history as the first African artiste to feature on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Rolling Stone is an American monthly magazine that focuses on music, politics, andContinue Reading
By Blessing Tanko Nollywood Actors Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), Toyin Abraham and popular Nigerian record producer, Michael Ajereh, known as Don jazzy, were among those who received the 2025 Silverbird Awards for their contributions to the entertainment industry. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that they were honoured alongside otherContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Oghenekaro The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased to 23.18 per cent in February 2025. The NBS disclosed this in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report for February 2025, which was released in Abuja. According to the report, the headline inflationContinue Reading
By Christian Njoku The Cross River Council on Privatisation has disclosed that neglect by past administrations and communal disputes have led to the decline of oil palm estates in the state. Mr Bassey Okon, Director General of the Council, revealed this during the bid opening event for the privatisation ofContinue Reading
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has signed the Abia State Electricity Bill into law, setting the stage for a new era of energy regulation, investment protection, and power expansion in the state. Speaking after signing the bill into law in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area,Continue Reading
By Alex Enebeli The Enugu State Government has launched a climate policy and action plan to combat threats posed by climate change in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the “Enugu State Climate Policy, Climate Action Plan, and Climate Education Manual for Schools” aims to provideContinue Reading
By Mujidat Oyewole The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Kwara Command has commenced a free vehicle safety check for drivers in the state. The FRSC Sector Commander in Kwara, Muftau Irekeola, told newsmen in Ilorin, that the exercise would last from March 17 to 20. Irekeola noted that the commandContinue Reading
By Veronica Dariya WaterAid Nigeria, in collaboration with the Bwari Area Council, has earmarked more than N500 million for Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services in six Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs). The proposal was presented at a one-day “Validation Workshop on Local Investment Plans (LIP) for Six Primary Healthcare Institutions”Continue Reading
