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FG Approves ?758bn Bonds to Clear Pension Liabilities, Says PenCom DG
Yola: The Federal Government has approved ?758 billion in bonds to offset long-standing pension liabilities, including pension increases owed since 2007. Ms Omolola Oloworaran, the Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), made thi…
FG Tasks NNRA on Strict Enforcement of Radiation Safety Laws
Abuja: The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, has urged the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) to intensify enforcement of regulations governing the use of ionising radiation across all sectors. He emphasized t…
Stakeholders Push for Accountability in Public Utilities Management
Abuja: Stakeholders have called for greater accountability in the management of public water infrastructure, power, and waste management in Nigeria. The stakeholders, drawn from trade unions and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), made the call at the…
NMA to Begin Monthly Psychiatric Checks for Inmates Across Nigeria
Abuja: The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has announced plans to commence monthly psychiatric evaluations for all prison inmates nationwide starting November 2025. The Vice President I of the association, Dr. Benjamin Olowojebutu, made this revela…
Deputy Speaker Urges Nigerian Youth to Embrace Digital Innovation for 2027 Elections
Abuja: The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, has called on Nigerian youths to take active leadership roles in shaping the country’s democracy. This, he said, could be achieved through digital innovation and civic part…
Experts Advocate Seamless Trans-Border Trade to Boost African Economy
Abuja: Some experts at the Pan-African Economic and Investment Summit in Abuja on Wednesday called for a seamless trans-border trade to boost the African economy. They stressed the need for African countries and their people to unite as one black race…
‘Qingdao in Its Youth: A Dialogue with the Future’ Hosted in Regensburg, Germany
Regensburg: Recently, ‘Qingdao in Its Youth: A Dialogue with the Future,’ hosted by the Information Office of Qingdao Municipal People’s Government, was held in Regensburg, Germany.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Ms. Wang Hua, president of the…
Military and Media Collaboration Essential for Nigeria’s Security, Say Army and Air Force Officers
Abuja: Officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces have emphasized the need for continuous collaboration between the military and the media to ensure peace and security across Nigeria. They made this call during the inaugural Press Week organized by the New…
NMDPRA Calls for Decentralisation of Nigeria’s Downstream Oil Market
Lagos: The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has called on investors in the oil and gas industry to diversify operations and expand beyond the South-South and South-West regions of the country. The Authority emp…
Kaduna Commissioner Seeks Enhanced Media Collaboration During NAN Visit
Kaduna: The Kaduna State Commissioner for Information, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with media organisations to promote accurate and credible information dissemination. Maiyaki st…