The Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has praised the planned partnership between the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), aimed at providing housing financing solutions that will empower women and enable them to become homeowners. The minister made the announcement on Tuesday during a visit […]

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By Chinwendu Obienyi Owing to an elevated interest environment, recent data from the National Pension Commission (PenCom) revealed that PFAs’ asset allocation to money market instruments improved, with a robust year-on-year (y/y) growth of 33 per cent to N2.2 trillion. This is even as the total assets under management (AUM) of the pension industry increased […] The post PFAs’ asset allocation to money market instruments hits N2.2trn –PenCom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the payment of N550 million in gratuities and death benefits for another batch of retirees and next of kin of deceased pensioners. Announcing the approval on Tuesday at the flag-off ceremony for the monthly disbursement, Chairman of the Oyo State Local Government Staff Pension Board, Akeem Ige, reiterated Read More

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Nearly one million pension contributors have successfully scaled the hurdle of approval to use their pension funds for equity contributions read more Equity for mortgage: Nearly a million pension contributors scale hurdle

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From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi   The First Wife of Kebbi State, Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris, has urged small-scale business beneficiaries who received grants to make proper use of the funds to boost their businesses.  Hajiya Zainab gave this advice during the disbursement of ₦20,000 to 2,000  small-scale business women in Zuru Emirate, as […] The post Kebbi First Lady doles out N40m to 2,000 women petty traders in Zuru Emirate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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Tribune Online Bybit: North Korean hackers steal record $1.5bn in single crypto heist  “We’ve never seen anything on this scale before. The ability of these illicit financial networks to absorb such huge amounts of money so quickly is deeply concerning,” he said. Bybit: North Korean hackers steal record $1.5bn in single crypto heist  Tribune Online

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Tribune Online US, Russia vote against UN resolution condemning war against Ukraine The move signalled a dramatic shift in US policy, aligning the country with Russia on the third anniversary of Moscow’s full-scale invasion. US, Russia vote against UN resolution condemning war against Ukraine Tribune Online

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Tribune Online 2025 Hajj: Zulum assures NAHCON of support for successful operations While acknowledging the challenges faced during the previous Hajj, Governor Zulum commended NAHCON for its efforts, recognising the complexities involved in organising such a large-scale pilgrimage. 2025 Hajj: Zulum assures NAHCON of support for successful operations Tribune Online

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Tribune Online Reverse decision erasing 45 months’ Abia pensioners’ pension, NUP tells Otti THE Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has written to Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, appealing for a reversal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that led to the erasure of 45 months’ worth of pension arrears and gratuities owed to retirees in the state. In a letter signed by NUP National President, Comrade Godwin […] Reverse decision erasing 45 months’ Abia pensioners’ pension, NUP tells Otti Tribune Online

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Tribune Online COHPERA applauds Tinubu, PenCom DG over historic N758bn pension bond approval THE Contributory Pension and Happy Retirement Advocacy (COHPERA), a leading pension and retirement advocacy group, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, and other key government personnel for approving a N758 billion bond to clear outstanding pension liabilities. COHPERA, a Non-Governmental Organisation NGO, described the […] COHPERA applauds Tinubu, PenCom DG over historic N758bn pension bond approval Tribune Online

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From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has called on Abia State Governor Alex Otti to reverse a decision that erased 45 months’ worth of pension arrears and gratuities owed to retirees in the state. In a letter addressed to the governor and signed by its National President, Godwin Abumisi, and General […] The post Reverse decision erasing 45 months’ pension arrears, retirees beg Otti appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan The Chairman of the House Committee on the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Engr Aderemi Oseni, has called on contractors to strictly follow project specifications, highlighting substandard work as a key contributor to road failures across Nigeria. Speaking at the Oyo Federal Roads Stakeholders Engagement over the weekend, a forum organised […] The post Rep Oseni calls for improved road construction standards in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening housing finance and mortgage access to enhance affordable homeownership, reduce the existing housing deficit and contribute to the country’s Gross Domestic Product. The managing director/chief executive of the Bank, Shehu Usman Osidi, gave the assurance in a goodwill message conveyed by the […]

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Tribune Online German 2025 election: Conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz emerges winner “The most important thing is to reestablish a viable government in Germany as quickly as possible,” he said, adding, “I am aware of the responsibility. I am also aware of the scale of the task that now lies ahead of us.” German 2025 election: Conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz emerges winner Tribune Online

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Nigerian scholar, playwright, poet and former diplomat Professor Iorwuese Hagher has charged African writers to prioritise justice by giving marginalised voices a central place. He said justice and equity are vital for freeing the downtrodden and severely deprived rural communities. Professor Hagher made this call in his keynote address at the Benue Book and Arts […]

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Some Pension Union executives have met with the Executive Secretary of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate, Tolulope Odunaiya, has called for stronger collaboration to boost the welfare of retirees. In a statement from PTAD, it was revealed that the representatives of pension unions include those from the Association of Retired Police Officers of Nigeria, the Read More

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Tribune Online I’m willing to join NATO, step aside as Ukraine’s President — Zelenskyy Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed his willingness to relinquish his position if it would secure peace for Ukraine, suggesting this could be in exchange for the country’s accession to NATO. Speaking on the eve of the third anniversary of Russia’s large-scale invasion, he acknowledged growing pressure from Washington to engage in peace negotiations. “If […] I’m willing to join NATO, step aside as Ukraine’s President — Zelenskyy Tribune Online

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The Jigawa State and Local Governments Contributory Pension Scheme Board has formally signed agreements with six reputable Pension Fund Administrators read more Jigawa signs new agreement with 6 Pension Fund Administrators

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Seven months after the Supreme Court delivered its landmark ruling granting full financial autonomy to local governments, implementation remains stalled amid political maneuvering and bureaucratic bottlenecks, ISMAEEL UTHMAN and OLUFEMI ADEDIRAN report The implementation of local government autonomy has faced numerous hurdles seven months after the Supreme Court judgment. Legal practitioners have expressed concerns that Read More

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From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Pan-Igbo socio-political group, Nzuko Umunna, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, describing him as “an unyielding defender of justice, equity, and human rights.” In a statement signed by its President, Prof. Chinedu Nebo, the group noted that Clark’s contributions to Nigeria’s governance, unity, and […] The post Clark, an unyielding defender of justice, equity – Nzuko Umunna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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