CPS
26 Nov
The European Union (EU), through an International Non-Governmental Organisation, Search for Common Ground (SEARCH), has partnered with Bundu-Ama and Igbisikala-Ama communities in Port Harcourt City Local Council, as well as security agencies to create a crime-free environment. The organisation's representatives, the community members, including youths, men and women, as well as some security operatives, at…
24 Nov
The European Union (EU) through its International organisation, Search for Common Ground, (SEARCH), has partnered with Bundu-Ama and
15 Nov
The Core Public Servants (CPS), an influential group advocating for good governance, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s decision to appoint Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, PhD, as the Director General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP). In a congratulatory message signed by CPS’s Kudirat Akindero, the group praised Tinubu’s commitment to due process, lauding the selection…
13 Nov
Given the immense economic, development, and investment benefits inherent in the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), it is befuddling that most state governments are unwilling to do away with the cumbersome, burdensome and corrupt-laden non-contributory alternative.
24 Sep
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has revealed that only eight states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), fully implemented the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), of the 25 states have enacted pension laws.
19 Sep
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) on Thursday commended the Lagos State Government for its strides in the implementation of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). Omolola Oloworaran, Acting Director-General of PenCom gave the commendation while delivering an address at the Third Quarter 2024 Consultative Forum For States and the FCT organized by PenCom in Lagos. The…
8 Apr 2024
The commercial papers (CPs) market has continued to witness a surge in activities as corporates that suffered exposure to foreign exchange (FX) liabilities seek cheaper funds to boost working capital and navigate uncertainties.
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has responded to a BBC report claiming that vital leprosy drugs faced delays in reaching Nigeria due to the country’s regulatory policies. The agency clarified that the delay was caused by non-compliance with essential quality assurance procedures, not an intentional blockage. In a statement…
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"Reel Love" retained its top spot at the box office over the weekend, while Captain America: Brave New World moved closer to the ₦350 million mark despite competition from new releases. According to the latest figures released on Monday, “Reel Love” led the box office for the second consecutive weekend, earning ₦26.7 million between March…
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Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB, has implemented a corporate governance procedure to safeguard its acquisition of 20 per cent equity in a 100,000 barrels per day refinery project set to be established by African Refinery Group Limited, ARPHL, and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, NNPC, Limited. Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Engr.Felix Ogbe, who…
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If you’ve ever had a long, unexpected trip to the toilet, you know how weak it can leave you feeling. Be it from food poisoning, a stomach bug, or something else, excessive stooling, which can also be called diarrhea, drains your body of energy, water, and essential nutrients. Nobody enjoys being stuck in the toilet,…
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Tensions ran high at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Nigeria Archery Federation (NAF) as several delegates from 8 out of 10 recognized archery-active states were reportedly locked out of the venue by officials under the directive of Federation President Abdullah. The unexpected exclusion led to an uproar, with affected members protesting outside the…
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Gunmen suspected to be armed herders have killed over 20 farmers in Ondo State after invading no fewer than four communities in the Akure North Local Council Area of the state. With the attack occurring at midnight over the weekend, sources in the affected communities, identified as Aba Pastor, Aba Sunday, Ademekun Camp, and Aba…
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Russian prosecutors on Monday accused a veteran journalist of "justifying terrorism" -- a charge punishable by up to seven years in prison -- as her trial opened amid a widespread crackdown on independent media. Moscow has hugely stepped efforts to quash dissent as it fights in Ukraine and regularly accuses anyone deemed not to toe…
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The Brazilian head of the next UN climate conference acknowledged Monday the limitations of such global negotiations, and the need to deliver on promises made at these summits. Andre Correa do Lago, a veteran climate negotiator, said it was necessary to be self-critical and push back against the belief that the so-called Conference of the…
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Senate Minority Whip and Senator for Enugu West District, Osita Ngwu, has congratulated Governor Peter Mbah on his conferment of a Doctor of Humane Letters (DHL) degree by the Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology. In a statement, Senator Ngwu described the honor as a well-deserved recognition of Governor Mbah’s relentless efforts in…
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Gold Mercury International, the global governance think tank, has awarded the 2025 Gold Mercury Award to His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, in recognition of his lifelong dedication to peace, non-violence, compassion, and environmental sustainability. This year’s award is particularly significant as it coincides with the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday, marking a momentous…