FG Launches Free CNG Bus Service in Abuja to Ease Transportation Costs
The Federal Government has launched a free Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) bus service in Abuja to reduce transportation costs for residents of the capital city. The service began operations on…
PENCOM Allows Low-Income Earners to Withdraw Full Retirement Savings
Low-earning pensioners can now withdraw their entire retirement savings en bloc or opt to continue receiving monthly pensions, pending the implementation of the Minimum Pension Guarantee. This development was announced…
EFCC Secures Final Forfeiture of Abuja Estate in Largest Asset Recovery
In a historic ruling on Monday, December 2, 2024, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) secured the final forfeiture of an expansive estate in Abuja, marking its largest asset…
Nigeria, France Sign MoU to Advance Sustainable Mining Practices
The Federal Government of Nigeria and France have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote sustainable mining and diversify the value chain of critical minerals in both nations. Critical…
APWEN Launches Mentorship Scheme to Empower Young Women Engineers
The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has launched a mentorship scheme aimed at empowering young women pursuing careers in engineering and those undergoing skills and entrepreneurship training…
Union Bank Appoints Mr. Bayo Adeleke as New Board Chairman
Union Bank of Nigeria PLC has announced the appointment of Mr. Bayo Adeleke as its new Board Chairman, along with seven other distinguished professionals to its Board of Directors. This…
Experts Highlight Challenges of Amending Land Use Act at Lagos Land Development Conference
The Chairman of the Ministerial Land Reform Task Team, Dr. Ugochukwu Chime, has described the amendment of Nigeria’s Land Use Act (LUA) of 1978 as a challenging task due to…
Landowner Sues Dangote Sugar and Nasarawa State Over Unpaid Land Compensation
Badan Enterprises Ltd, the owner of 500 acres of land, has filed a lawsuit against Dangote Sugar Company, the Nasarawa State government, and the Awe Local Government Area over the…
Fire Razes Trademore Estate Market in Abuja
A fire outbreak in the early hours of Monday destroyed the only market in Trademore Estate, Lugbe, Abuja, leaving residents in confusion and disarray. The blaze, which reportedly started around…
CBN Plans to Retire 1,000 Employees with N50bn Compensation Package
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to retire approximately 1,000 employees before the end of 2024 as part of a strategic workforce realignment. Sources within the apex bank…