Nigeria @ 66: Redirecting the Education Curriculum for Industrial Growth and National Development
By YUSUF KOLAWOLE As Nigeria marks 66 years of independence, the country must continue to examine the institutions and systems that will determine its future. One of the most important areas requiring sustained attention is education. Education should not merely prepare young Nigerians to obtain certificates. It should equip them with the knowledge, technical skills, […]
Social Security: NSITF pushes stronger protection for workers
•Targets better compensation, safer workplaces in 2027 By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has renewed its call for stronger protection for Nigerian workers, urging government agencies to deepen collaboration to improve workers’ welfare, productivity and social security. The Managing Director/Chief Executive of NSITF, Oluwaseun Faleye, made the call on Thursday in […]
Anambra Police: Presence at Ibezim’s service to maintain peace
By Vincent Ujumadu The Anambra State Police Command has explained that the heavy security presence at St. Faith’s Anglican Cathedral, Awka, during a church service conducted by the suspended Archbishop Alexander Ibezim on Sunday was to maintain law and order and prevent a breakdown of peace. Ibezim, the Anglican Archbishop on the Niger and Bishop […]
Apapa-Iganmu distributes school packs, plans to pay university fees for 100 students
By Esther Onyegbula The Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos State, has distributed educational materials to public school pupils and announced plans to pay one year’s university tuition fees for nearly 100 students as part of efforts to ease the financial burden on parents and improve access to education. Chairman of Apapa-Iganmu LCDA, Hon. […]
From 21 months to 48 hours: PenCom unveils new era for retirees
•NSITF pensioners get 1,173% increase By Victor Ahiuma-Young The National Pension Commission, PenCom, has announced sweeping reforms aimed at transforming the retirement experience for Nigerians, including the reduction of pension benefit approval time from as much as 21 months to just 48 hours. The Director-General of PenCom, Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, disclosed this at the 2026 […]
‘Profound loss to family, Delta, Nigeria’ – Onuesoke mourns Uduaghan’s passing
By Ephraim Oseji Businessman and social commentator Chief Sunny Onuesoke ,has mourned the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, describing his passing as a profound loss to his family, Delta State and Nigeria. Uduaghan died on Monday morning, October 19, 2026, according to a statement issued on behalf of his family by […]
