Nigeria's aviation sector braces for a sharp drop in passenger traffic as U.S. visa restrictions take effect January 2026. Experts warn of economic fallout for airlines and travel agencies. Read more.
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori resolves a decade-long pension crisis in Delta State, clearing over N50bn in arrears for more than 11,800 local council retirees through strategic loans and sensitization.
US President Donald Trump announced deadly military strikes against ISIS terrorists in Northwest Nigeria on Christmas, citing attacks on Christians. Read the full details.
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) warns chronic underfunding and insecurity could cripple Nigeria's technical education. The union demands economic relief, funding release, and an end to the HND/BSc dichotomy. #Education #Nigeria
Retirees of defunct Nigerian Airways met with PTAD in Abuja, seeking inclusion on the federal pension payroll. PTAD's Tolulope Odunaiya acknowledged their plight but cited legal constraints. Read more on their decades-long struggle.
PenCom DG Omolola Oloworaran reveals the N758bn pension bond has been cashed, with over N600bn released to beneficiaries. Pension assets now stand at N27 trillion.
Nigeria's PenCom has disbursed N577.26 billion to over 1.05 million Retirement Savings Accounts, clearing major pension arrears. Read how this impacts retirees and the pension system.
French parliament approves social security budget, suspending the unpopular pension age hike. Prime Minister Lecornu races to finalise the 2026 spending plan. Read the full details.
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo commits to addressing unpaid salaries and gratuities at Ambrose Alli University, inherited from past administrations. Read the full story.
Federal Workers Forum pledges full support for NLC's December 17 protest over insecurity, poor governance, and unpaid wages. They demand settlement of 3-month arrears by year-end.
An 88-year-old US Army veteran forced to work at a grocery store after his pension vanished receives a life-changing $1.77 million from generous internet donors. Read the heartwarming story.
Federal pensioners in Nigeria plan a dramatic nationwide n@ked protest on December 8 to demand payment of N32,000 increment and N25,000 palliative arrears. Read their urgent plea.
Federal pensioners in Nigeria plan a nationwide naked protest on December 8 to demand payment of N32,000 increment and N25,000 palliative arrears approved in 2023. Read details.
Nigerian resident doctors threaten an indefinite strike if the government fails to implement a recent MoU within 30 days. Key demands include payment of promotion and salary arrears. #NARD #Healthcare
Abia State government starts phased payment of N60 billion pension arrears owed since 2001. Governor Alex Otti brings relief to retirees after two decades of waiting.
Nigerian resident doctors suspend their 29-day strike, directing members to resume work immediately after signing an MOU with the government on key demands.
Katsina State Government announces plans to pay over N20 billion in gratuity arrears to retired workers. New pension reform law ensures timely payments for future retirees. Read more.
Nigerian civil servants demand amendment to pension scheme for full lump sum payments to retirees battling economic hardship. Union calls for urgent reforms.
African Development Bank approves $500 million budget support for Nigeria to boost non-oil revenues and energy sector reforms. Learn how this impacts Nigeria's economic growth.
Federal workers celebrate as gratuity payments resume in January 2026 after a decade-long halt. The ASCSN also pushes for pension reforms and opposes Unity Schools' privatization.
Canada warns citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Nigeria due to terrorism, kidnappings, and crime. Exercise high caution in Lagos and Calabar. Stay informed.
A 56-year-old Italian man concealed his mother's body for three years while impersonating her to collect her pension, pocketing €55,000 annually. Read this shocking true crime story.
Academic staff at Adekunle Ajasin University suspend four-month strike after reaching agreement with management. Lecturers return to classrooms despite outstanding salary issues.
Peter Obi questions Nigeria's leadership failure amid multiple kidnappings and attacks. Read his strong condemnation of the security situation and institutional decline.
Peter Obi questions if Nigeria is cursed or its leaders are the curse following devastating attacks, kidnappings, and security failures across multiple states in 10 days.
US President Donald Trump threatens to cut aid to Nigeria over ongoing Christian killings and mass abductions. Latest attacks in Kebbi, Kwara, Niger states spark international concern.
US President Donald Trump reiterates anger over alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria, threatens to cut aid and launch military action. Nigerian government rejects claims.
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Nigerian Christian coalition calls for UN and ICC investigation into alleged genocide against Christians. Groups cite international laws and US support while government denies claims.
A Nigerian woman desperately searches for her mother who vanished after their last video call two years ago. Family exhausted all efforts to locate her. Help needed.