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We never claimed to be pension consultant, ASSOPEP replies PENCOM

On: April 11, 2023

By Rukayat Adeyemi Association of Pension Desk Practitioners of Nigeria (ASSOPEP) on Tuesday denied an allegation by the National Pension Commission (PenCom) that it was parading itself as a pension consultant. Mr Nelson Bassey, Head of Administration, ASSOPE, said this in a statement made available to newsmen in Lagos. HeContinue Reading

Resident doctors kick against 5 years compulsory service proposal

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: April 11, 2023

In: Health

By Folasade Akpan The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has opposed the compulsory five-year service licensing of doctors proposed by the House of Representatives. The group made its stand known in a communique it issued at the end of its emergency extended National Officers’ Committee (NOC) meeting.Continue Reading

NGO calls for collaboration to defeat sexual offences, crime

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: April 11, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Deborah Akpede A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Mirabel Centre, has called on Nigerians to join hands to end sexual violence. In a statement issued in Ikeja on Monday, the NGO urged Nigerians to support survivors by creating a safe and inclusive environment for them to speak out, so that theContinue Reading

2023 census will be Nigeria’s best ever – NPC

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: April 11, 2023

In: General News

By Peter Uwumarogie The National Population Commission (NPC) has assured that the 2023 National Population and Housing Census will be the best ever conducted in the history of the country. NPC’s Federal Commissioner in Gombe State, Mr Abubakar Danburam stated this in Gombe on Tuesday during the inauguration of aContinue Reading

Football Academy begins nationwide talent hunt

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: April 11, 2023

In: Sports

By Emmanuel Afonne An Abuja-based football academy, Prestige Football Academy (PFA), has commenced a nationwide talent hunt aimed at discovering young talented footballers for the country’s various national teams and foreign clubs. President of the Academy, Uchendu Nwabara, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday thatContinue Reading

Driver docked over alleged manslaughter

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: April 11, 2023

In: Judiciary

By Moronke Boboye A 45- year-old man, Bayo Oluyomi, on Tuesday appeared in an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court charged with manslaughter. Oluyomi, a driver who resides at 48, Dipo Akindele Street, Otta, Ogun, is facing a one-count charge of manslaughter. The Prosecutor, Insp. Rapheal Donny told the court that the defendantContinue Reading

NIMASA takes delivery of brand-new mass transit boats

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: April 11, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Chiazo Ogbolu The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has taken delivery of brand-new mass transit boats for staff use. The Director General of NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jamoh, said this in his official Twitter handle on Tuesday. The information reads: “We are practising what we preach. Our deliberateContinue Reading

Foundation empowers 1,500 PWDs

By: isaac aregbesola

On: April 11, 2023

In: General News

By EricJames Ochigbo No fewer than 1,500 Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) were on Monday empowered by Sir David Osunde Foundation. The foundation said at its 31st annual Special Easter Monday Celebration in Abuja that the beneficiaries were drawn from across the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports thatContinue Reading

Oluwa family in Lagos, Apapa chooses Odedairo as “Olori Ebi”

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: April 11, 2023

In: General News

By Kazeem Akande The Oluwa Chieftaincy Family of Lagos and Apapa has announced the appointment of Madam Iyabo Odedairo (Nee Oluwa) of Idewu Ruling House as the Olori Ebi (Head of the Family), pending the appointment of a new Chief Oluwa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reportsContinue Reading

UK don shares insights on strategic leadership during global volatile periods

By: isaac aregbesola

On: April 11, 2023

In: General News

By Abigael Joshua In spite of the plethora of challenges in the world at present, African and global leaders have been assured of a myriad of opportunities for those who are well prepared and equipped to face such challenges. One of the resource persons at a forthcoming virtual programme organisedContinue Reading

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