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FG To Begin Payment Of Pension Backlog – Edun   The minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, says the federal government will soon begin payment of pension backlog. Edun said this during a peaceful rally by the Nigeria Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme Sector (NUPCPS) at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja …

Tinubu Returns From Saudi Arabia     President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday returned to Abuja from an official trip to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he attended the Joint Arab-Islamic summit. The president arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at about 8. 00 p.m. and was welcomed by members of his administration. On hand to welcome the President were …

Rep. Committee on Housing Visits Federal Housing Authority FHA   The House of Representatives Committee on Housing has paid a working visit to the corporate headquarters of Federal Housing Authority, FHA. Led by the chairman of the committee, Rt. Honourable Abdulmumin Jibrin , said the visit was in line with the provision of the constitution that affected oversight visits to …

Minister Affirms Support for Nigerian Businesses in African Market Shalom Oludele   The Honourable Minister of State for Trade and Investment (Industry), Senator John Owan Enoh, has reiterated the federal government’s dedication to helping Nigerian businesses tap into vast opportunities within the African market. During an interaction recently, the minister emphasized the ministry’s mission to create favorable conditions for Nigerian …

Reps Invite Stakeholders To Investigative Hearing On $2 Billion Renewable Energy Investments In Nigeria By Saheed Badmus   The House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy has invited stakeholders to an investigative public hearing on the $2 billion renewable energy grants and investments meant for the development of the renewable energy sector in Nigeria, which has not made a commensurate …

We Are Ready To Host The Africa Energy Bank—- Lokpobiri The Federal Government of Nigeria has confirmed its readiness to host the headquarters of the Africa Energy Bank (AEB), following the country’s successful bid in July 2024. Preparations are well underway to ensure a seamless operational launch of the Bank in the first quarter of 2025, marking a significant milestone …

Reps Okay A Bill To Increase Retirement Age, Service Year Of Health Workers In Nigeria By Saheed Badmus

End Impunity, protect Journalists’ lives, ABJFN charges govts The Association of Bloggers and Journalists Against Fake News (ABJFN) has joined the global community to commemorate the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. It also urges enhanced protection and freedom for media practitioners in Nigeria. In a statement released on Saturday and signed by its National President, Comrade …

About Major-General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede, Nigeria’s New Acting Chief of Army Staff   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Major-General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), filling the role temporarily while the current COAS, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, is indisposed. Prior to this appointment, Olufemi served as the 56th Commander of the Infantry Corps …

Security Forces Mobilize To Combat Insurgent Threats Affecting Power Supply In Northern Nigeria By Mercy Adewunmi   Security forces are gearing up to tackle insurgents who are causing disruptions to power supply in Northern Nigeria, according to an announcement made by Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin. The ongoing insurgent activities have been a major factor in hindering the repair of …