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Retirement savings contributors get chance to change pension companies as PenCom introduces account…
The National Pension Commission has said it has concluded arrangements for the take-off of Retirement Savings Account transfers, which would allow contributors to change their pension companies.
A statement issued on Monday…
Ekiti moves to create Local Council Development Areas
Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has commenced moves towards the creation of local government council development areas in the state.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Yinka Oyebode, said a…
Host communities shut OML30 oil wells
Some oil producing communities in Delta State on Monday shut the oil well of OML30 flow stations over alleged insensitivity on the part of the operator, Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited.
The communities insisted…
Niger Gov, Bello tests positive for COVID-19, goes into isolation
Governor Abubakar Bello of Nigeria has tested positive for COVID-19.
The governor announced the development via his Twitter handle on Monday.
“I have tested positive to #COVID19. However, I am asymptomatic and have gone into…
Ukraine’s Zelensky tests positive for COVID-19
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday he tested positive for the novel coronavirus but felt fine as infections surged in the country.
“Despite all quarantine measures, I also had a positive test,” Zelensky said on…
Strange ailment kills 11 in Oyo, others on danger list
At least 11 persons have reportedly lost their lives, while several others are currently receiving medical attention from strange illness in Lagelu area of Oyo State.
Similar situation had played out in two communities in…
Oil workers begin indefinite strike over IPPIS
Oil workers under the aegis of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) have commenced an indefinite strike action.
The order to vacate their offices was issued in a letter, dated November…
CBN explains Arabic inscriptions on naira notes, says Nigeria not an Islamic state
The Central Bank of Nigeria on Monday dismissed insinuations in some quarters that the Arabic inscriptions on naira notes portrays Nigeria as an Islamic state, contrary to the country’s constitutional status of a secular state.…
Trump fires Defence Secretary, Esper
President Donald Trump on Monday announced by tweet that he had fired his defense secretary Mark Esper, further destabilizing a government already navigating Trump’s refusal to concede election defeat to Democrat Joe Biden.…
FG directs compulsory health insurance for corps members
President Muhammadu Buhari, has directed the National Youth Service Corps to ensure the enrolment of corps members in the National Health Insurance Scheme.
The Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier-General Shuaibu Ibrahim, made…