Author: Humsi

PenCom Boss, Aisha Dahir-Umar By Nana Musa-Umar The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has said it is commitment towards the implementation of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) through existing regulations, guidelines and the development of new ones. The Director-General of PenCom, Mrs Aisha Dahir-Umar, made the commitment in Abuja on Thursday, during a one-day interactive session with the Organised Private Sector (OPS) on the current development and challenges in the implementation of the Pension Reform Act (PRA) 2014. Dahir-Umar who was represented by the PenCom Commissioner of Adminstration, Dr Umar Aminu said that the objective of the interactive session was to…

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Aisha Rimi By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) has said it is pleased to welcome its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ms. Aisha Rimi. Presidential Spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale announced Aisha Rimi’s appointment as CEO of the NIPC on Friday, October 13, 2023, along with 13 others in the Industry, Trade and Investment Ministry. A statement signed on Sunday by NIPC’s Head, Press and Protocol, Daniel Awurum said Rimi’s appointment was symbolic of government’s commitment to advancing Nigeria’s economic development through strategic investment promotion. NIPC Management and staff were expected to welcome her as she assumed office…

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By Miriam Humbe President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday, approved the appointment of new Chief Executive Officers, (CEOs), of several agencies and parastatals under the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment. Presidential Spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale revealed this in a statement. Humsimedia gathered that this was in line with the President’s resolve to base Nigeria’s economic revival on the foundation of trade expansion through small, medium and large scale industry facilitation in the country. The Agencies, parastatals and the appointees as confirmed by the President Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale included: *Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) — Hussaini…

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Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Gilbert Onyekachukwu Ibezim, has extended the appreciation of the Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo and the people of Anambra State to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the recent interventions embarked upon by the Federal Government through the National Emergency Management Agency, (NEMA) in Anambra state . The Deputy Governor made the commendation during a courtesy visit to the Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mustapha Habib Ahmed. The primary focus of their discussion was to appreciate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Government which has been assisting the State through NEMA…

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NDIC’s Managing Director/CEO, Bello Hassan The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Mr. Bello Hassan, has called upon the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) to incorporate courses on the Deposit Insurance System (DIS) into its educational programs and modules. Director, Communication & Public Affairs Department in the NDIC, Bashir A. Nuhu revealed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Mr. Hassan made the call during a courtesy visit by the Governing Council Members of ICAN, led by the President of the Institute, Mr. Innocent Iweka Okwosa, to the Corporation’s Management in Abuja. Mr. Hassan…

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By Nana Musa-Umar The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has called for effective collaboration between public and private sectors in reporting Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) in combating money laundering and terrorism financing in Nigeria. Hauwa Faruq, Head, Country Assessment and Standards, Nigeria NFIU, made the call during a one-day capacity building for high-risk financial institutions and Designated Non-Financial Business and Profession (DNFBPs) Sectors in Abuja. Faruq, in her presentation titled “Exiting the Greylist: Challenges in Demonstrating Effectiveness”, said that Nigeria could only exit the International Cooperation Review Group (ICRG) process if both sectors work together. The programme was organised by…

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By Miriam Humbe The Federal Government has renewed its commitment to boost local refining of petroleum products in the country. Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations, Oluwakemi Ogunmakinwa (Mrs.) made this known in a statement signed on Wednesday. The statement said that Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri said this during a courtesy visit to him by a delegation from the Crude Oil Refineries Owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN), led by its Chairman, Momoh Oyarekhua on Wednesday in Abuja. Humsimedia gathered that this was part of efforts aimed at addressing the lingering challenge of fuel importation…

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Chairman of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote By Editor The Management of Dangote Cement Plc has debunked reports, in some online platforms that it has embarked on sales promotion and has further adjusted its prices. In response to the misleading report, the Chief Branding and Communications Officer of the Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina described the reports as mischievous, malicious, and false. He said that the Management has formally notified the law enforcement agents to track down, name, and shame the perpetrators of this devious and deceptive information. He urged Dangote Cement’s customers and other stakeholders to continue patronising the…

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By Editor In an effort to give back to the communities it serves and promote education, Smile Communications announced a new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative in Nigeria. The initiative was a testament to Smile’s dedication to enriching lives through communication and fostering positive change in the regions where it operated. Smile Communication considered that supporting Education in Nigeria was a fundamental building block for the future. The network said it understood understands the importance of providing access to quality education for all, regardless of their background or location. Therefore, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility, (CSR) program, Smile…

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Photo Captions: 2nd left, Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Adeboye Salako, flanked to his right by the Director Forestry, Ministry of Environment and to his left by DG, Nigerian Conservation Foundation,(NCF), Dr. Joseph Onoja and Muhammad Boyi of NCF Abuja Office during the NCF official working visit to the Minister in Abuja The Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako has assured the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) of his Ministry’s partnership for the promotion of nature conservation, natural and environmental resource management and sustainability development issues in Nigeria. A statement signed by Ibrahim Haruna, the…

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By Miriam Humbe Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako has directed that Nigerians on floodplains particularly those by River Benue should move to higher grounds. A statement signed on Saturday by Ibrahim Haruna, the Ministry’s Head, Press and Public Relations said Salako made the call following the Flood Prediction issued for 3rd–7th October, 2023, by the Federal Ministry of Environment National Flood Early Warning Systems (FEWS) Hub. The Minister said that reports from Adamawa and Taraba State had shown that the predicted flooding was taking place, therefore it was necessary for urgent actions by all Stakeholders in…

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NEMA Director General, Mustapha Habib Ahmed briefing stakeholders and the media By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency, (NEMA) has said that situation reports from Adamawa State confirmed the upsurge of flood waters along the flood plains of River Benue. NEMA’s Director General, Mustapha Habib Ahmed said the sudden situation was attributed to the rapid release of waters from Lagdo Dam in the Republic of Cameroon which has resulted in the displacement of several inhabitants of the affected communities. The Director General said: “The situation is expected to be replicated in downstream states of Taraba, Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, Anambra,…

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