News
FG To Begin Payment Of N20,000 To Nigerian Pensioners November
The Federal Government plans to initiate the payment of N25,000 grants to members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners…
The Federal Government plans to initiate the payment of N25,000 grants to members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) included in the expanded National Social Register of the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) scheme.
VerseNews reports that this decision, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to labor leaders, was announced by the Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, during a meeting with the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC).
The President had pledged N25,000 for 15 million households for three months, with a focus on vulnerable pensioners.
Dr. Edu urged the NLC to expedite the collation of data for potential beneficiaries to enable them to start receiving the CCT payments, potentially beginning in November.
In response, the NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, commended the poverty alleviation initiatives and emphasized the importance of addressing the root causes of poverty, suggesting a focus on job creation and a productive economy.
ADC Will Bleed After Convention as Atiku Clinches Presidential Ticket — Baba-Ahmed Warns
Former Northern Elders Forum spokesperson, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has warned that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) may face internal crisis and...
BREAKING: EU Removes Nigeria from ‘High-Risk’ Financial List
Nigeria has been taken off the European Union’s list of high-risk jurisdictions after strengthening its anti-money laundering framework.
Atiku’s Son, Abba Abubakar, Dumps PDP for APC, Vows to Mobilise Support for Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election
Abba Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has defected from the PDP to the APC, pledging to mobilise...
BREAKING: U.S. Freezes Visa Processing for Applicants From Nigeria, 74 Other Countries (Full List)
The United States State Department is preparing to indefinitely suspend visa processing for applicants from at least 75 countries...
Osimhen Closes In on Yekini’s Goal Record After AFCON Brace
Victor Osimhen moved within three goals of Rashidi Yekini’s long-standing Nigeria scoring record after netting twice in the Super Eagles’...
Nigeria Hit Four in AFCON Knockout for First Time in 32 Years
Nigeria delivered a historic performance at the Africa Cup of Nations, scoring four goals in a knockout match for the...
Anthony Joshua May Quit Boxing After Deadly Nigeria Crash — Uncle Gives Reason
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is considering stepping away from boxing following a tragic car crash in Nigeria that...
Lagos Begins Clearance of Illegal Structures Along Lagos–Badagry Expressway
The Lagos State Government has commenced clearance operations along the Lagos–Badagry Expressway to remove illegal structures and ease traffic congestion...
FG Discovers New Strategy to End WAEC, NECO Malpractice
The Federal Government has announced fresh strategies, including technology-driven reforms and stricter oversight, to tackle examination malpractice in WAEC and...
INEC Resumes Nationwide Voter Registration as Second Phase Begins
The Independent National Electoral Commission has resumed the Continuous Voter Registration exercise across the country...
You must be logged in to post a comment Login