The National Pension Commission plans to raise pension bonds through the Debt Management Office to offset the pension arrears of federal retirees. The arrears accumulated through accrued rights. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service, Ibrahim Shekarau, disclosed that the Federal Government currently owed its retirees over N400bn …

Some stalwarts of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the weekend joined the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, at Ondo West Local Government Area of Ondo State. The defectors were received by the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the governor on Research and Documentation, Kunle Adebayo. A former PDP Ward …

Over 5,000 staff of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, started the new year with a lot of cheer as the bank yesterday announced its promotion to new grades as well as salary upgrades with immediate effect this January. Those who are beneficiaries of this exercise will receive up …

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep sadness over the gas explosion which led to the death of the Chairman, Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission, Prof. Simon Mallam, his son and three others at Sabon Tasha area of Kaduna on Saturday. Reacting to the incident in a statement by his Senior Special …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly arrested Sen. Shehu Sani, who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly between 2015 and 2019. According to The Nation, Sani was arrested for alleged extortion of $20,000 (N7.2 million) from the owner of ASD Motors. “He was said to …

First Bank of Nigeria Limited sponsored the sixth edition of the Africa Fashion Week, Nigeria which held on Friday and Saturday, 20 – 21 December 2019 at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The Africa Fashion Week, Nigeria, is a convergence of fashion entrepreneurs and the general public to promote the …

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The Presidency has described human rights activist, Femi Falana as a liar for misinforming the public that President Muhammadu Buhari is planning a third term agenda. Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu said in a statement on Monday that Falana, had boarded the free-publicity train, full of those seeking personal media attention …

Oshiomhole and Obaseki The Christian Association of Nigeria(CAN) has asked National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole to support the second term bid of Governor Godwin Obaseki for the development and advancement of the state. It said Edo people are very well pleased with and have reposed …

Receives Best SME Supporting Bank from Tribune Newspapers Fidelity Bank Plc has remained a leading financial institution among Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) for deposit transaction, credit facilities and overall customer service experience, recording significant improvements in a recent survey.  The bank which has grown its reputation for supporting small …