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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…

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…

FG to Offer Free Digital Skills Training for Job Seekers

FG to Offer Free Digital Skills Training for Job Seekers

The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a six-month free skills training programme to bridge the country’s critical skills gap and address two million job vacancies across various industries. The Minister of Education, Dr.…

Federal Government to Introduce Online Marketplace for Skilled Artisans

Federal Government to Introduce Online Marketplace for Skilled Artisans

The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has announced that the Federal Government will develop an online platform to connect skilled workers and artisans with potential clients. Dangiwa disclosed this in a statement…

Government Calls on NISCN to Prioritise Workplace Safety Awareness

Government Calls on NISCN to Prioritise Workplace Safety Awareness

The Federal Government has called on the newly elected executive of the National Industrial Safety Council of Nigeria (NISCN) to prioritise raising awareness on the effective management of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH). The Director…

Governor Mbah Clears Pension Arrears, Begins Immediate Gratuity Payments

Governor Mbah Clears Pension Arrears, Begins Immediate Gratuity Payments

The Enugu State Government has commenced the payment of gratuities to civil servants who retired in January, following Governor Peter Mbah’s directive. The State’s Accountant General, Mr. Anthony Okenwa, confirmed the development to journalists in…

Tinubu Seeks Youth Contributions on National Growth

Tinubu Seeks Youth Contributions on National Growth

President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated a Planning Committee for a forthcoming youth conference, aimed at strengthening the economy and advancing opportunities for Nigerian youth, who make up over 60% of the country’s population. Speaking at…