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Moniepoint Opens 2026 Women in Tech Programme, Expands Pathway to Full-Time Roles

Moniepoint Opens 2026 Women in Tech Programme, Expands Pathway to Full-Time Roles

Moniepoint Inc. has opened applications for its 2026 Women in Tech internship programme as part of efforts to narrow the gender gap in Nigeria’s technology sector, the company announced on Tuesday in Lagos. The initiative,…

NLC Pickets AEDC Over Alleged Disengagement of 900 Workers, Issues 48-Hour Power Supply Warning

NLC Pickets AEDC Over Alleged Disengagement of 900 Workers, Issues 48-Hour Power Supply Warning

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Tuesday picketed the headquarters of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) in Abuja over the alleged disengagement of about 900 workers, warning that failure to resolve the matter within…

Pension Council Targets Economic Growth with Active Investment Strategy for Pension Funds

Pension Council Targets Economic Growth with Active Investment Strategy for Pension Funds

The Pension Industry Leadership Council has reaffirmed its commitment to repositioning pension funds as active drivers of Nigeria’s economic development, moving beyond their traditional role as passive investment vehicles. Director-General of the National Pension Commission…

PenCom Opens Personal Pension Plan to Students and Infants, Expands Early Retirement Saving

PenCom Opens Personal Pension Plan to Students and Infants, Expands Early Retirement Saving

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has announced that its Personal Pension Plan is now open to students and infants, in a move designed to encourage Nigerians to begin retirement planning much earlier in life. Director-General,…

HR Inefficiencies Drain Up to 15% of Profits, Joel Omeike Tells CEOs

HR Inefficiencies Drain Up to 15% of Profits, Joel Omeike Tells CEOs

A human resources expert, Mr. Joel Omeike has warned that inefficiencies within HR departments are costing organisations up to 15% of their annual profits. Speaking during a P4PE Talks webinar held on Zoom on 31…

Employers Urged to Convert Medical Allowances into Health Insurance Premiums Under NHIA Act

Employers Urged to Convert Medical Allowances into Health Insurance Premiums Under NHIA Act

Employers across Nigeria have been urged to convert workers’ medical allowances into health insurance premiums, in line with the provisions of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act 2022. Otunba Lekan Ewenla, Chief Executive Officer…

Yobe Approves 35% ‘Weight-in’ Allowance for Journalists in State-Owned Media Houses

Yobe Approves 35% ‘Weight-in’ Allowance for Journalists in State-Owned Media Houses

The Yobe State Government has approved the payment of a ‘weight-in’ allowance for journalists and other employees in state-owned media organisations, according to an official communication issued on Monday. The approval followed a joint request…

Ondo Clears 2018–2019 Gratuity Backlog with ₦2.4bn Payout to Retirees

Ondo Clears 2018–2019 Gratuity Backlog with ₦2.4bn Payout to Retirees

The Ondo State Government has disbursed ₦2.4 billion in gratuities to pensioners who retired from the state public service in 2018 and 2019, in a move aimed at easing the financial hardship caused by delayed…

FG Warns Against Sale of Employment Scheme Slots, Threatens Prosecution

FG Warns Against Sale of Employment Scheme Slots, Threatens Prosecution

The Federal Government has issued a stern warning against individuals selling slots for its empowerment scheme, vowing to prosecute those involved. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Mr. Bernard Doro, emphasised that the…

LIRS Extends Tax Filing Deadline to April 14, Urges Workers to Maintain Compliance

LIRS Extends Tax Filing Deadline to April 14, Urges Workers to Maintain Compliance

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service has extended the deadline for filing individual annual income tax returns by two weeks, giving workers and other income earners until 14 April 2026 to meet their statutory obligations.…

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