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Senior Advocate Calls for One-Year Ban on Retired Civil Servants Contesting Elections

Abuja: A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Mohammed Ndarani, has urged the Federal Government to bar retired civil servants from contesting for any elective position for at least one year following their retirement. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Ndarani made the call during a news conference in Abuja, citing the need for anti-corruption agencies […]

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Retiring Federal Workers to Receive Pension Benefits Before Dec. 15 as PenCom Finalizes Arrangements

Lagos: The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has assured that all federal government workers set to retire between October and December will receive their pension benefits before December 15. PenCom Director-General, Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, provided this assurance during the opening of a sensitisation workshop for employees and pension desk officers on the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). […]

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Zenith Bank Surpasses CBN Recapitalisation Target with Oversubscribed Public Offer

Lagos: Zenith Bank Plc has successfully concluded its public offer, surpassing the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recapitalisation target. The bank’s initiative raised N350.46 billion, elevating its total capital base to N614.65 billion, which is significantly above the N500 billion regulatory requirement for banks with international authorisation. According to News Agency of Nigeria, this accomplishment […]

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Ace Comedian ‘Real Warri Pikin’ Becomes Brand Ambassador for Purna Gummies

Abuja: Popular comedian and wellness advocate Anita Asuoha, popularly known as Real Warri Pikin, has become brand ambassador for Purna Gummies, a leading supplement and nutritional support brand. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the ace artiste was unveiled at an official ceremony on Wednesday in Abuja. Unveiling of the star artiste as Purna’s ambassador […]

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Nigeria’s Renewed Hope: Jobs and Digital Wallets

Abuja: Phones have increasingly replaced queues, apps have taken the place of forms, and the swift passage of time has replaced excuses in Nigeria’s fast-evolving digital landscape. Money now moves rapidly across digital rails, driven by taps and transfers, facilitating transactions that are completed in seconds. This transformation is not just about technology; it also […]