Aisha Dahir-Umar DG Pencom/ Internet Accessing retirement and terminal benefits within the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) is seamlessly regulated by the National Pension Commission (PenCom). In line with the provisions of the Pension Reform Act 2014 (PRA 2014), PenCom has established procedures and requirements for Retirement Savings Account (RSA) holders …
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has moved against commercial banks using foreign currency revaluation gains to either pay dividends or meet operating expenses. The CBN made the disclosure in a circular, BSD/DIR/PUB/LAB/017/003, addressing all banks in the country. The CBN had last year campaigned against the use of gain …
Read More »Tinubu approves establishment of Africa-CDC regional Centre in Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Regional Coordinating Centre (RCC) of the Africa Centres for Disease Control (Africa-CDC) in Nigeria as part of his larger effort to convey the country’s commitment to regional and global health security. The move by Tinubu who is …
Read More »Leeds United offer Super Eagles’ Osayi-Samuel £7m deal
Bright Osayi-Samuel Sky Bet Championship club Leeds United are preparing a £7 million bid for Super Eagles defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel. The versatile defender has been heavily linked with a return to England since leaving Queens Park Rangers for Turkish Super Lig outfit, Fenerbahce in 2021. Leeds United are desperate to …
Read More »Basketmouth queries lawmakers over budget paddling
Basketmouth Popular Nigerian comedian, actor and rapper, Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, has queried the accomplishments of Nigerian senators. This is coming amid the current controversies trailing the alleged N3.7 trillion padded into the country’s 2024 budget. The senator representing Bauchi Central, Abdul Ningi had during an interview a …
Read More »Why I want Priscilla to get married at a young age like I did – Iyabo Ojo
“Why I want Priscilla to get married at a young age like I did” – Iyabo Ojo Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has opened up about her desire for her daughter, Priscilla Ojo to get married at a young age. The mother of two, while attending her daughter’s 23rd …
Read More »Internet providers turn to Glo 1 as other undersea cables suffer outage
Internet providers in Nigeria have resorted to telecommunications company, Globacom as massive internet outages crippled other networks. The incident was attributed to a damage to international undersea cables supplying the country with connectivity. Glo 1, solely owned by Nigeria’s leading digital services company, Globacom, was not affected by the damage …
Read More »REDTV Premieres Season 2 of ‘When Are We Getting Married?’, Underscoring Support for African Creative Industry
REDTV, United Bank for Africa’s Lifestyle and Entertainment channel, proudly announces the highly-anticipated launch of the second season of its hit show – ‘When are we getting married’. The captivating series, renowned for its unique blend of romance, humour, and real-life relationship dynamics, promises its teeming viewers an even more engaging …
Read More »IWD: SIFAX Group Shares Food Items to 500 Ijora Residents
About 500 residents of Ijora community in Lagos have benefitted from free food items donated by SIFAX Group, a leading business conglomerate with business interests in maritime, aviation, oil & gas, financial services, and hospitality. The donation is part of the activities to mark this year’s International Women’s …
Read More »EFCC confused! Names ex-Kogi governor in amended corruption allegations perpetrated before he became governor
. Ali Bello, Suleman refute EFCC’s allegations in amended charges There was confusion on Thursday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, following amended charges filed against Alli Bello and Daudu Suleiman, including the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, in which the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission claimed they …
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