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776 Next of Kin Receive N1.6bn as PTAD Clears Pension Backlog

776 Next of Kin Receive N1.6bn as PTAD Clears Pension Backlog

The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has disbursed over N1.6 billion to 776 verified and eligible next of kin (NoK) of deceased pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS). In a statement issued in Abuja…

Government Pledges Inclusive Tech Training to Boost Digital Workforce

Government Pledges Inclusive Tech Training to Boost Digital Workforce

Nigeria is poised to thrive in the digital economy by leveraging its youth population and meeting the growing global demand for digital skills, according to Francis Sani, Technical Adviser (Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Capital) to the…

Pension Fund Operators Pledge Compliance with PenCom’s 3-Day Rule to Pay Retirees

Pension Fund Operators Pledge Compliance with PenCom’s 3-Day Rule to Pay Retirees

The Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp) has assured the National Pension Commission (PenCom) that its members will comply with the directive mandating pension benefit payments within three working days of receiving complete applications.…

Kano State Moves to Resolve February Salary Irregularities

Kano State Moves to Resolve February Salary Irregularities

The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to resolving the discrepancies found in the February salaries of civil servants. Speaking to journalists in Kano on Monday, the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Umar…

African Institute Exceeds 2024 Goal, Trains 5,000 Across Key Sectors

African Institute Exceeds 2024 Goal, Trains 5,000 Across Key Sectors

The African Institute for Development and Economic Planning (IDEP) has announced that it trained 5,000 individuals across 34 courses in 2024, exceeding its initial target of 3,000 participants. IDEP’s Director, Ms. Karima Soltane, disclosed this…

Social Workers Urge Government to Establish Regulatory Council

Social Workers Urge Government to Establish Regulatory Council

The Lagos Chapter of the Nigerian Association of Social Workers (NASoW) has called on all levels of government to establish a regulatory council for social work in Nigeria. Speaking in Lagos on Tuesday during the…

NIGCOMSAT Announces Space-Tech Training to Empower North-West Youths

NIGCOMSAT Announces Space-Tech Training to Empower North-West Youths

The Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Limited has announced an empowerment programme targeting youths across seven states in the North-West region. The initiative was confirmed in a statement by Aisha Bantam, Head of Corporate Affairs at…

Judicial Staff in Lagos to Enjoy Week-Long Easter Holiday

Judicial Staff in Lagos to Enjoy Week-Long Easter Holiday

The Lagos State Judiciary has approved a one-week holiday for its staff in celebration of the 2025 Easter festivities. The Acting Chief Registrar, Mr Tajudeen Elias, announced this in Lagos on Sunday. According to him,…

Oyo State Disburses Bursaries to Nearly 3,000 Indigent Students

Oyo State Disburses Bursaries to Nearly 3,000 Indigent Students

The Oyo State Government has commenced bursary payments to indigent students of the state pursuing degrees in Law, Medicine, and Aviation. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, disclosed this in a…

Fidelity Bank Rewards Corps Members with Cash Prizes in Savings Promo

Fidelity Bank Rewards Corps Members with Cash Prizes in Savings Promo

Fidelity Bank Plc has awarded two National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members a cash prize of N500,000 each through its ‘Get Alert in Millions Season Six (GAIM 6)’ promo in Akwa Ibom State. Speaking during…