Governor Sheriff Oborevwori resolves a decade-long pension crisis in Delta State, clearing over N50bn in arrears for more than 11,800 local council retirees through strategic loans and sensitization.
Cross River State aims to train 20,000 farmers in climate-smart agriculture, with 60% slots for youths, boosting cocoa, rice & cassava value chains. Learn how this initiative will transform the state's economy.
Retirees of defunct Nigerian Airways met with PTAD in Abuja, seeking inclusion on the federal pension payroll. PTAD's Tolulope Odunaiya acknowledged their plight but cited legal constraints. Read more on their decades-long struggle.
PenCom DG Omolola Oloworaran reveals the N758bn pension bond has been cashed, with over N600bn released to beneficiaries. Pension assets now stand at N27 trillion.
Aguleri communities in Anambra East decry sand dredgers' destructive activities near Agbanabo Ezu na Omambala riverbank, lamenting the absence of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
Accion Microfinance Bank pushes for digital onboarding and value-chain financing to unlock credit for Nigeria's informal sector, crucial for 80% of jobs. Read the key reforms needed.
Nigeria's PenCom has disbursed N577.26 billion to over 1.05 million Retirement Savings Accounts, clearing major pension arrears. Read how this impacts retirees and the pension system.
The House of Representatives has directed federal agencies to immediately begin emergency repairs on the collapsed Umuma Isiaku–Nkwerre Road in Imo State and address severe erosion across Ideato. Urgent relief for displaced communities is also mandated.
The Federal Government pins economic hopes on a new law banning raw material exports, aiming to create jobs and value. Experts warn a weak STI ecosystem could derail the plan. Read more.
French parliament approves social security budget, suspending the unpopular pension age hike. Prime Minister Lecornu races to finalise the 2026 spending plan. Read the full details.
Nigerian consumers have voted Golden Terra Soya Oil as the Most Preferred Healthy Cooking Oil at the 2025 Consumer Value Awards. Discover why 72% chose this heart-friendly brand.
An 88-year-old US Army veteran forced to work at a grocery store after his pension vanished receives a life-changing $1.77 million from generous internet donors. Read the heartwarming story.
Nigeria's ginger sector is in crisis as fungal blight decimates crops, causing over N12bn losses and a 74% export drop. Experts call for disease-resistant seeds and value chain investment to save the industry.
Federal pensioners in Nigeria plan a dramatic nationwide n@ked protest on December 8 to demand payment of N32,000 increment and N25,000 palliative arrears. Read their urgent plea.
Federal pensioners in Nigeria plan a nationwide naked protest on December 8 to demand payment of N32,000 increment and N25,000 palliative arrears approved in 2023. Read details.
Terra Seasoning Cube has been crowned the Best Seasoning Brand at the 2025 Consumer Value Awards, securing a massive 76% of consumer votes. Discover how this beloved brand continues to win Nigerian hearts.
TotalEnergies Nigeria's Obi Imemba calls for a strategic pivot in implementing Nigeria's local content law, advocating for maximizing net value retention over rigid percentage targets. Read his full proposal.
Edo State unveils a ₦160 billion plan to remediate over 60 gully erosion sites and combat illegal sand mining. The initiative includes a massive tree-planting campaign.
NNPC Limited's record ₦5.4 trillion profit for 2024 is hailed as proof of successful reforms under Bayo Ojulari. Discover how operational discipline and commercial changes are reshaping Nigeria's oil and gas sector.
Minister Udeh says the RMRDC 30% Value-Addition Bill will boost Nigeria's economy, attract investors, and create jobs by mandating local processing of raw materials. Read more.
The Federal Government will stop the export of unprocessed minerals. A new bill requiring 30% local processing awaits President Tinubu's assent to boost jobs and the economy.
Location remains Nigeria's top property value driver, with premium areas commanding 10x higher prices. Experts explain how infrastructure, security, and proximity shape investment decisions.
Abia State government starts phased payment of N60 billion pension arrears owed since 2001. Governor Alex Otti brings relief to retirees after two decades of waiting.
Katsina State Government announces plans to pay over N20 billion in gratuity arrears to retired workers. New pension reform law ensures timely payments for future retirees. Read more.
Nigerian civil servants demand amendment to pension scheme for full lump sum payments to retirees battling economic hardship. Union calls for urgent reforms.
Federal workers celebrate as gratuity payments resume in January 2026 after a decade-long halt. The ASCSN also pushes for pension reforms and opposes Unity Schools' privatization.
A 56-year-old Italian man concealed his mother's body for three years while impersonating her to collect her pension, pocketing €55,000 annually. Read this shocking true crime story.
Federal Government charges quantity surveyors to eliminate project wastage and inflated costs through strict cost management and value optimization in national infrastructure delivery.
PENGASSAN raises alarm as oil and gas retirees face hardship with stagnant pensions eroded by inflation. Union demands urgent review from PenCom and major oil companies.
NADF partners with BOA and IDH to provide affordable agricultural loans targeting women and youth in Nigeria's cassava value chain. Learn how this initiative boosts food security and creates jobs.