Archives for January, 2026
Moniepoint celebrates decade of impact
...disburses over ₦1 Tri to empower small businesses in 2025 BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Moniepoint Inc., Nigeria's definitive platform for small businesses and Africa’s all-in-one financial ecosystem, today released its 2025…
Changing the Narrative: Dr. David Olofu Unveils 12-Point Agenda for Benue South in Lagos Consultative Meeting
By Godwin Anyebe The quest for a paradigm shift in the representation of the Benue South Senatorial District gained significant momentum today as sons and daughters of the…
Reps to Probe Alleged Discriminatory Recruitment Practices at Unical Teaching Hospital
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Rt. Hon. Idu Igariwey Enwo The House of Representatives on Thursday, January 29, 2026, moved to investigate allegations of discriminatory recruitment practices at the University of Calabar…
PenCom, PFAs Unveil Data Recapture Self-Service Platform Feb 1
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The National Pension Commission (PenCom), in collaboration with Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs), is set launch a self-service online data recapture application known as the Data Recapture Self-Service…
LIRS EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR FILING OF ANNUAL RETURNS TO FEBRUARY 7, 2026
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has extended the deadline for filing of employers’ annual tax returns by one week, from February 1 to February 7,…
Why Access Champions Africa’s Biggest Race
On a particular Saturday each February, before dawn breaks over Lagos and thousands of participants prepare for the event, the city is filled with an unmistakable sense of anticipation. Roads…
The Nigeria Prizes Rebrand Wth New Visual Identities
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI L–R: Dr. Sophia Horsfall, GM, External Relations & Sustainable Development, NLNG; Prof. Barth Nnaji, Advisory Board Chairman, The Nigerian Prize for Science & Innovation; Prof. Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo,…
PenCom Increases NSITF Pensions by 1,173%, Pays ₦8.70bn Arrears to 2,116 Retirees
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI DG, PenCom The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has approved an upward review of pensions for 2,116 retirees under the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), increasing their…
Shell Eyes $20b Investment In Nigeria, Expands Gas Supply To NLNG
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Shell has announced plans to invest up to $20 billion in Nigeria while expanding gas supply to the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG). The Chief Executive Officer…
NMDPRA Assures Decline In Prices Petrol, Diesel, LPG
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has assured that the prices of petrol, diesel, and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) will continue to decline nationwide,…
