Premium Pension Limited is facing a major legal challenge as 70 dismissed workers take the company to court, accusing it of wrongful termination and withholding statutory benefits. The former employees filed a suit at the National Industrial Court in Abuja, claiming they were dismissed without reason and in violation of their contractual rights. They allege…
Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, President of the Africa Development Bank (AfDB), has asked for forgiveness from those he may have stepped on their toes in the course of discharging his duty. “No person is perfect or infallible. I have given my very best and made my own mistakes, all with good intentions. “If in the course…
President Bola Tinubu has assured to unite the country through various sporting activities which are currently being heavily funded by the Federal Government. Tinubu said this at the presentation of the King’s Baton Relay ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games scheduled to hold between July 23 and Aug. 2 in Glasgow Scotland. The President represented…
The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, strengthened 79 pips to 7.1228 against the dollar on Thursday. This is according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. In China’s spot foreign exchange market, the yuan is allowed to rise or fall by two percent from the central parity rate each…
Chief Samuel Ortom , the immediate past Governor of Benue State, has cancelled his 64th birthday celebration to sympathise with attack victims in Benue. Ortom said this in a statement issued in Makurdi on Wednesday by his media aide, Mr Terver Akase. The former governor expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the goodwill messages and prayers…
The Country Representative of Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL), Dr Ijeoma Nwafor, has canvassed for training of police personnel, traditional and religious leaders in conflict mediation in Nigeria. Nwafor stated this while featuring on the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Personality Interview Series on Monday in Abuja. She said that the call had…
Lady’s pocket watch found among the belongings of one of the passengers who drowned on the ill-fated maiden voyage of the Titanic could sell for up to 50,000 euros (66,000 dollars) at auction. Danish second-class passenger Hans Christensen Givard, 27, was among one of the 1,500 who died when the vessel struck an iceberg in…
The Nigerian federal government has teamed up with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management to promote clean captive installations for industrial clients in sub-Saharan Africa. The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), UNEP, and Frankfurt School organized a one-day workshop in Abuja to share knowledge gained from the…
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has restated its commitment to promoting ethical reporting on child rights. Mr Joseph Senesie, Officer-in-Charge, UNICEF Maiduguri Field Office, stated this virtually at a one-day media dialogue on Tuesday in Damaturu, Yobe. He said the dialogue was aimed at refreshing journalists’ understanding of ethical principles in reporting issues affecting children….
Former president Muhammadu Buhari says Pope Francis death will be most felt by the poor and migrants whom he stood up for. In a statement by Malam Garba Shehu, his spokesman, Buhari said Christians in Nigeria and across the world would miss an exemplary leader of the church. The former President joined Christians all across…
