Tinubu Kicks Out PenCom Boss, Names Replacement

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Amid alleged 23bn fraud: Ibas Kicks Off Transition to Democratic Governance in Rivers with Thanksgiving Service

By Abiola Olawale The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), has announced that the state is officially set to commence its transition process from emergency administration. This is as Ibas announced that the transition process will begin with an inter-denominational thanksgiving service scheduled for Sunday, September 14, 2024. This comes as…

How Nigeria raked in N7.46 trillion trade surplus in Q2 2025, NBS reveals

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By Abiola Olawale

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Omolola Oloworaran as the director-general (DG) of the National Pension Commission (PenCom).

In a statement on Saturday, Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the president, media and publicity, said Oloworaran’s appointment is subject to the confirmation of the senate.

The president in the statement said the appointment is aimed at driving efficiency and superior performance in the pension industry.

Oloworaran is a finance and banking expert with many years of experience.

She replaces Mrs Aisha Dahir-Umar who was appointed as the DG of the PenCom in October 2020, by former President Muhammadu Buhari.

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