• Getting Richer at 60 Years, Before or After: The Warren Buffett Case

    Getting richer, becoming a millionaire, billionaire or trillionaire at 60 years, before or after is not an issue. Making money or getting wealthier has no expire date. Other persons who either became millionaires/billionaires, achieved their biggest financial breakthrough, or built the fortunes that made them globally wealthy after turning 60 Key Observations These examples show…

  • Programmed Withdrawal or Annuity: Which Option Is Better?

    Under Nigeria’s Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), retirees who have accumulated savings in their Retirement Savings Account (RSA) must choose how to receive their pension benefits after retirement. The two primary payout options are Programmed Withdrawal (PW) and Retiree Life Annuity (RLA). Both systems are regulated by the National Pension Commission, commonly known as PenCom, but…

  • FG Approves 40% Peculiar Allowance, Implementation to Begin May 1, Labour then Suspends Planned Nationwide Showdown

    The Federal Government has approved the implementation of a 40 per cent peculiar allowance for federal civil servants following mounting pressure from organised labour and threats of a nationwide industrial action. The approval marks the end of nearly two years of agitation by workers who had repeatedly demanded salary adjustments tied to the new N70,000…

  • Top 10 Countries With the Highest Average Monthly Earnings

    In these countries, workers earn several millions of naira monthly when converted from dollars, showing the massive income gap between developed and developing economies. For example, the average worker in Switzerland earns close to ₦10 million monthly, while workers in Luxembourg and Singapore also earn well above ₦8 million per month in naira value. These…

  • Fresh Minimum Wage Negotiations to Begin in July 2026 as Labour Pushes for Larger Pay

    NEW MINIMUM WAGE AWAITS SHORTLY AS NEGOTIATIONS BEGIN IN JULY Nigeria’s labour union has announced plans to begin negotiations for a new national minimum wage in July 2026, months before the current wage structure expires. The move is aimed at preventing the prolonged delays that have historically accompanied wage review discussions in the country. Labour…

  • Abinsi: Benue”s First Town and Headquarters of Benue Province (1906 – 1927)

    During the colonial era, the British governed this region under what they called “Benue Province” (established in 1926). Surprisingly, Makurdi was not the first headquarters. That honor belongs to Abinsi, a riverside town that once played a central role in administration and trade in the Benue Valley. This information explores four key questions: Where Is…

  • FG APPROVES SALARY INCREASE MARGINALLY, WITH EFFECT FROM OCTOBER 2026

    There shall be a slight, marginal increase in salary come October 2026 for federal workers on CONPSS (Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure) as well as those on CONRAISS (Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure), should the government implements what it said on Friday 24 April 2026 in Abuja through the Head of Service of…

  • 100% GRATUITY FOR PUBLIC SERVANTS. What it is & what it’s not. Get the facts

    The federal government of Nigeria approved, with effect from January 2026, a 100% gratuity for retiring public servants. It is understood by some as payment of your monthly salary 100% as your monthly pension. That’s even when you retire they’ll continue to pay you same amount as you received when in service. Great day dreaming!…

  • NPC Gets 7 New Commissioners

    In a move aimed at strengthening the operations of the National Population Commission (NPC), President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of seven new Federal Commissioners. These appointments are part of ongoing efforts to reposition the commission for improved efficiency in population data management and national planning. The newly appointed commissioners will represent their respective…

  • List of NPC’s Departments

    The departments of Nigeria’s National Population Commission (NPC) are: Departments in NPC, their roles, structure, and importance in national development A look at the departments in Nigeria’s National Population Commission provides a clear understanding of how the agency operates and fulfills its national duties. The National Population Commission (NPC) is a key government body responsible…