Aggrieved pension contributors rise 353% in Q1’21
There are indications that more pension account holders are getting disenchanted with the management of their accounts by their Pension Fund Administrators, PFAs, leading to a 353.1 percent rise in the number of Retirement Savings Account, RSA, switching under the Contributory Pension Scheme, CPS, in the first quarter of 2021, Q1’21, alone.
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When a Presidency becomes a “wailing wailer”
By Ikechukwu Amaechi PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, was credited with introducing the phrase, “wailing wailers,” into the country’s political lexicon. Though he has no copyright claims, the catchphrase being one of the resistance names adopted by the legendary Jamaican reggae virtuosi – Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny […]
CONCEPTION: Struggling couples need more support ― Bikiya Graham-Douglas
By Ayo Onikoyi Bikiya Graham-Douglas holds brief for childless couples in “Baby Drama”, and examines both family and societal pressures. She gives her opinion too. In what ways do you think the Baby Drama will connect with young couples, especially those with the type of issue as your character, Esosa? Trying for a child in […]
US approves BioNTech/Pfizer vaccine for children aged 12-15
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday said it expanded the emergency use authorization for the use for the BioNTech/Pfizer coronavirus vaccination to include children and adolescents aged 12 to 15. The vaccine by German vaccine maker BioNTech and its US partner Pfizer had previously only been approved in the country for people aged […]
Covid panic as some 40 bodies wash up on banks of Indian river
Bodies of suspected Covid-19 victims washed up on the banks of the Ganges river in northern India, with the frightening visuals sparking shock among locals as well as on Indian social media. Dozens of bodies were spotted floating in the river at Bihar state’s Chausa town and later piling up on the banks to the […]
Ohanaeze Ndigbo hails Nwobodo at 81
Ohanaeze Ndigbo has said that among all the Igbo leaders, Senator Jim Nwobodo stands tall, whom his people, the Igbo, recognized as a charismatic and aggressive achiever.
Higher Standards is Opening a Store in the Cultural Epicenter that is Atlanta
As the acceptance of marijuana continues to rise and the stigma about the green herb weakens, the cannabis industry is making its way into mainstream shopping centers. Higher Standards, a cannabis and cannabis accessories brand, is preparing to open the doors of its second shop location at Ponce City Market in Atlanta, Georgia. The brand […]
FG delegation to visit Ghana over Nigerian/Ghanaian traders’ conflict
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed that a ministerial delegation be sent to Ghana to resolve the lingering conflict between Nigerian traders and Ghanaian authorities. The delegation will be led by Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, according to a statement issued on Monday by the Special Assistant to the Minister on Media, […]
Reject politicians who lure you with Rice, stockfish in 2023 ― Cleric tells Nigerians
By Chioma Onuegbu, Uyo Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the National President of the Apostolic Church, Nigeria, Apostle Sampson Igwe, has advised Nigerians not to allow themselves to be lured by politicians with food items like rice, stockfish and other material gifts. Igwe stressed that Nigerians must look for people of integrity who are […]
NSIA grows net assets by 33% to N772.75bn despite COVID-19 effect on economy
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) grew its net assets by N193.21billion in 2020 representing a 33% increase over the N579.54 billion recorded in 2019. This impressive result was achieved despite the negative impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on global economies last year. The NSIA announced this on Tuesday when it released its Audited Financial […]
2021 UTME: Mock examination slips ready for printing ― JAMB
The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) says that mock examination slips for its Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) can now be printed out in preparation for the exercise. JAMB made this known in its Weekly Bulletin of the Office of the Registrar and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday […]
