Tinubu Kicks Out PenCom Boss, Names Replacement

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Tinubu Vows Full Support as Dangote Refinery Targets World’s Largest Capacity at 1.4 MB/D

By Abiola Olawale President Bola Tinubu has officially pledged his support for the Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s expansion plan, which aims to more than double its refining capacity from 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) to a staggering 1.4 million bpd. This move is set to make the facility the world’s largest single-train refinery, surpassing India's Jamnagar…

Nigerian Resident Doctors Write Tinubu, Urge Intervention on Unmet Demands

By Abiola Olawale The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has intensified its appeal to President Bola Tinubu, urging his direct intervention to resolve its demands, including an estimated N38 billion in accumulated allowances owed to health workers. ​In a letter addressed to the President, the doctors described the worsening state of the health sector…

Anambra Guber Election: INEC Extends PVC Collection Deadline to November 2

By Abiola Olawale The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced an extension for the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the high-stakes Anambra State governorship election. Voters who have not yet picked up their cards now have until Saturday, November 2 to do so. ​This extension, INEC said is part of concerted…

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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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