The National Pension Commission has extended the deadline for the ongoing recapitalisation of the pension industry to June 2027, shifting it from the earlier date of December 2026. The move …
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EconomyEnvironmentLagos NewsPublic PolicySustainability
Lagos, Stakeholders Push Environmental Action as Nigeria Targets $250bn
The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with key public and private sector stakeholders, has renewed its commitment to environmental sustainability and waste management as Nigeria looks to unlock an estimated …
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Civil SocietyEconomyNigeriaOil & GasPublic PolicyRegulation
Civil Society Group Faults Dangote’s Call for Probe of NMDPRA Boss
The League of Civil Society Groups has criticised recent public comments credited to the President of Dangote Industries Limited, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, in which he reportedly called for a probe …
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FinanceGOVERNMENTLabourNigeriaPensionPublic Policy
PTAD Says It Has Paid Over N1tn in Pensions to Federal Retirees Since 2015
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate has disclosed that it has paid more than N1tn in monthly pensions to Federal Government retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme since it took over …
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Community DevelopmentEnergyGOVERNMENTNigeriaOil & GasPublic Policy
PIND and Ford Foundation End Bridges Project
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) and the Ford Foundation have formally concluded the Bridges Project with a high-level stakeholders’ dialogue aimed at improving how Host …
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EconomyFinanceGOVERNMENTNational AssemblyNational BudgetNigeriaOil & GasPublic Policy
FG Projects N50.74tn Revenue for 2026 as Rising Deficit Sparks Fresh Economic Warnings
The Federal Government has projected a total revenue of N50.74 trillion for 2026 and an economic growth rate of 4.68 per cent, even as the proposed deficit for the year …
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Nigeria’s Pension Scheme Records Growth as RSA Holders Hit 10.9 Million, but Coverage Still Low
Nigeria’s Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) has continued to grow steadily, with a total of 10,928,039 Retirement Savings Account (RSA) holders recorded in September 2025. This represents an increase from 10,882,661 …
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EconomyFinanceGOVERNMENTInfrastructureNigeriaPensionPublic PolicyState News
States Owe Contractors, Retirees N1.06tn Despite Record Revenues — BudgIT
A new report by BudgIT has revealed that states across Nigeria owe contractors and retirees a combined N1.06tn, even though they received record-high revenue allocations in 2024. The figures, contained …
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EconomyFinanceGOVERNMENTLagos NewsPoliticsPublic Policy
Sanwo-Olu Moves To Present N4.2tn Lagos Budget For 2026 As Assembly Confirms Notification
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is preparing to present a proposed N4.2tn budget for the 2026 fiscal year to the Lagos State House of Assembly, marking another significant rise in the state’s …
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BusinessGovernanceInsurancePublic PolicySafetyTransport
NAICOM, FRSC Launch Joint Committee to Enforce Compulsory Third-Party Motor Insurance Nationwide
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminThe National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have joined forces to enforce compulsory Third-Party Motor Insurance across Nigeria. The two government agencies inaugurated a Joint …