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‘Inclusive pension scheme vital for informal workforce’

The Director-General of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, Mr. Adewale Oyerinde, has said that an inclusive pension scheme is vital for broader retirement security in Nigeria’s informal sector, which constitutes a significant portion of the nation’s workforce. Oyerinde noted that Nigeria’s pension system is undergoing significant reforms to extend coverage to informal sector workers. The...
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How demolition, inflation endangered real estate sector in 2024

In 2024, the growth of Nigeria’s real estate sector faced significant challenges due to widespread demolition exercises and escalating inflation, with the latter not only eroding purchasing power but also leading to a spike in the prices of building materials. JOSEPHINE OGUNDEJI writes Demolitions, often carried out to enforce urban planning laws or reclaim government...
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NLC tasks govt on housing, infrastructure

The Lagos State chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Sessi Funmi has urged the state governments to prioritise affordable housing and improved infrastructure for workers residing in Lagos. Speaking with The PUNCH, Sessi highlighted the unique challenges faced by Lagos workers due to high accommodation costs, inadequate housing, and limited infrastructural support in neighbouring Ogun...
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Speed Darlington Petitions Police Over Continued Detention

Nigerian musician, Darlington Achakpo, widely known as Speed Darlington, has petitioned the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Force Intelligence Bureau (FIB), DIG Dasuki Galadanchi, over what he described as his unlawful detention. In a letter dated January 8, 2025, and signed by his counsel, Rosemary E. Hamza, from the law firm of Deji Adeyanju...
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Technology crucial for financial security – Expert

Financial expert Oluwatoyin Ayodele has emphasised that technology is crucial for Nigeria’s financial security as the country’s financial landscape continues its digital transformation; restoring consumer trust is emerging as a key priority for growth. Ayodele, in her research titled “Enhancing Consumer Trust in Financial Services: The Role of Technological Security Innovations,” emphasised that trust must...
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