By Nana Musa The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the judiciary in advancing Nigeria’s pension reform agenda and ensuring effective retirement benefits administration. The Director-General of PenCom, Omolola Oloworaran, said this at a Sensitisation workshop on the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) for JudgesContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) has unveiled strategy to combat desertification, reduce poverty and ensure sustainable development in Nigeria’s dry lands. The agency’s Council Chairman, Sen. Magnus Abe, said this during the induction and familiarisation meeting of the 3rd National Council of theContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike The Lagos State Government has begun activities to mark the 2025 World Food Day with a call for stronger partnerships to promote food security and sustainable agriculture in the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms Abisola Olusanya, made the call during aContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian equities market has sustained its bullish streak on Wednesday, with investors gaining N459 billion. Specifically, the market capitalisation, which opened at N92.031 trillion, gained N459 billion or 0.50 per cent to close at N92.490 trillion. The All-Share index also increased by 0.50 per cent orContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthen bilateral relations with Argentina on information exchange and cultural cooperation. Idris made the disclosure on Wednesday in Abuja when the Argentine Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Nicholas Nao, paid him a courtesy visitContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Power is often described as the lifeblood of modern society. Without it, daily life becomes almost unbearable. In Nigeria, the epileptic electricity supply has crippled many sectors, but none has felt the impact more severely than the health sector. From emergency surgeriesContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Godspeed Leadership and Mentorship Development Initiative (GLEMDI), an NGO, says early grooming of young leaders is a panacea to tackling bad governance. The Executive Director of GLEMDI, Mr Habila Kayit, said this at the Third Edition of GLEMDI’s Basic and Post Basic Education Head Boys and GirlsContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, says that weak frameworks and multiple taxation hinder growth in the telecom sector. Edun said this at a Business Roundtable on Investments in Broadband Connectivity and Safeguarding Critical National Information Infrastructure held on Wednesday in Abuja. The two-day programme organised byContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it is open to dialogue on the legalisation of cannabis oil for its health benefits. Retired Brig-.Gen. Buba Marwa, Chairman of NDLEA, said this in Abuja on Wednesday at a stakeholders workshop on: Cannabis Oil Debate: The Path ForwardContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue Golden Gate Investment Incorporated has unveiled a range of investment platforms designed to help Nigerians build sustainable wealth and access global opportunities. Andrew Enofe, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the firm, in a statement on Wednesday said that the initiative was aimed at providing secureContinue Reading
