Tag: #PublicService
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NPC CHAIRMAN AMINU YUSUF DIES AT 66 AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS
The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr Aminu Yusuf, popularly known as Talban Wushishi, has died at the age of 66 after a brief illness. Yusuf died in Abuja on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, less than nine months after he was sworn in by President Bola Tinubu as the eighth substantive chairman of…
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TINUBU SUSPENDS THREE PERMANENT SECRETARIES OVER ALLEGED FAKE GOVERNMENT AGENCY
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the suspension of three Permanent Secretaries following the discovery of another allegedly unauthorised government agency operating within the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said the organisation, identified as the National Brands Development and Mandates…
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ICPC ACADEMY SHIFTS ANTI-GRAFT WAR TO PREVENTION, TRAINS OFFICERS
The Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN), the research and training arm of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has called for a stronger focus on preventing corruption and illicit financial flows through continuous training of public officers. ACAN Provost, Prof. Sheriff Ibrahim, made the call on Wednesday while declaring open a…
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PTAD PAYS 3.82BN NAIRA PENSION ARREARS TO OVER 30,000 RETIREES
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has disbursed N3.82 billion in pension arrears to 30,356 pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS). PTAD Head of Corporate Communications, Olugbenga Ajayi, said in a statement that the beneficiaries were drawn from the Parastatals Pension Department, Defunct and Transferred Agencies Pension Department, and Tertiary, Education and Health Pension…
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AUPCTRE WARNS OUTSOURCING IS COSTING JOBS, WEAKENING PUBLIC SERVICE
The Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service, Technical and Professional Services Employees (AUPCTRE) has urged the Federal Government to review its outsourcing policy, warning that it is contributing to job losses and weakening public service delivery across the country. AUPCTRE National President, Comrade Benjamin Anthony, said excessive outsourcing, commercialisation and privatisation of government services…
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PTAD: PENSION HARMONISATION TO BOOST EQUITY, IMPROVE RETIREES’ WELFARE
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) says the ongoing harmonisation of pensions under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) will promote fairness, improve retirees’ welfare and strengthen confidence in the administration of legacy pensions across the country. PTAD Executive Secretary, Tolulope Odunaiya, said the reform, approved under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, is one of…
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EU-FUNDED PROJECT TRAINS KATSINA OFFICIALS TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SERVICE DELIVERY
Officials from Katsina State and selected local government areas are undergoing a two-day training programme aimed at improving public service delivery, transparency and accountability in governance. The training, organised under the European Union-funded Conflict Prevention, Crisis Preparedness and Response for Resilience (CPCRR) project, is designed to equip participants with practical skills for responsive and people-centred…
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OBI CALLS FOR URGENT MEASURES TO ENSURE ECONOMIC WELL-BEING IN NIGERIA
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has called for urgent measures to create a more business-friendly environment, and to drive entrepreneurship and economic growth. He made this call on Saturday June 13 at This Generation Project 2026, the annual conference of Summit Bible Church in Abuja, themed “Thriving in the…
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CUSTOMS LEADERSHIP NEEDS MORE THAN DIGITAL SKILLS — SEREC
The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC) says digital skills alone are not enough for leadership roles in the Nigeria Customs Service. According to the centre, future leadership must balance technological competence with integrity, professionalism, and strong ethical standards to ensure effective service delivery and public trust. SEREC also notes that customs leadership requires broader…
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PENCOM LAUNCHES FREE HEALTHCARE SCHEME FOR LOW-INCOME PENSIONERS
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has introduced a free healthcare initiative for low-income pensioners under the Contributory Pension Scheme. In a statement, PenCom said the programme—known as PenCare is designed to reduce medical costs and improve the wellbeing of retirees. The scheme targets retirees aged 60 and above who earn less than N70,000 monthly from…
