Day: May 22, 2025

Reps Urge FG to Implement Pension Increments, Release Withheld Palliatives

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

The House of Representatives has demanded that the Federal Government immediately implement the approved pension increments and release all palliatives meant for Nigerian pensioners. Lawmakers specifically directed the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Humanitarian Services, Office of the Accountant-General, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) to act without delay. During plenary, Rep. Ibrahim Ayokunle moved a motion of urgent national importance, urging the government to address the worsening hardship pensioners face due to unpaid pension increments and delayed palliative distribution. Ayokunle reminded the House that…

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Lagos Transport Policy Best in Nigeria

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

The Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria (CIoTA) has named Lagos State as having the most advanced transport system in the country. CIoTA President, Segun Obayendo, praised the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) on Wednesday for implementing an efficient and modern transit system. He made the remarks during the LASU-NACOLM Transport and Logistics Conference and Induction at Lagos State University, Ojo. With the theme, *“Safety and Security in the Transportation Sector: The Way Forward,”* the conference brought together key stakeholders to discuss strategies for improving transportation nationwide. Obayendo…

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Dangote Urges FG to Prioritize Local Investors

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

The President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has urged federal and state governments to prioritize local investors by creating an environment that supports their growth. He emphasized that local investors possess the capacity to generate employment and harness Nigeria’s abundant resources. While addressing participants at the Taraba International Investment Summit in Jalingo on Wednesday, Dangote highlighted how local investors, including his own companies, currently serve as significant sources of revenue for the federal government. He praised the Taraba State government for organizing the summit, describing it as timely. He…

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