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N27.97bn recovered from defaulting employers in 12 years – PENCOM

The Punch 

The National Pension Commission has disclosed that N27.97bn has been recovered from defaulting employers since the commencement of its recovery exercise in June 2012. According to PenCom, which is the body regulating, supervising and ensuring the effective administration of pension matters in Nigeria, the sum comprises N13.60bn in principal contributions and N14.17bn in penalties, all

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Bid afoot to extend nation's right to use 50.5° East slot

BangkokPost.com 

The Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is preparing official documents to request the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) grant a one-year extension for Thailand's right to use the 50.5° East orbital slot once it expires on Nov 27, 2024.

Edmontonians protest new shelter in west end

CBC 

Hope Mission's shelter is set to open next month in an industrial area in west Edmonton — and it's facing pushback from neighbouring residents. On Sunday, a group protested the shelter, saying it's a location that's unsafe for both the community and the unhoused population.

Srilankan Presidential Election explained !!!

Paper Blog 

India trounced Bangladesh at Chepauk, while at Galle, the Test is interestingly poised.  Kiwis need 68 runs while Lanka need only 2 wickets on the final day.   Rachin Ravindra led New Zealand's charge as they scored 194 runs in the final two sessions of day four in pursuit of their target of 275, but a fast-deteriorating Galle surface and relentless pressure from Sri Lanka's spinners meant they have only two wickets in hand to notch the remaining 68 runs. At stumps, Ravindra was unbeaten on 91 ! Читать дальше...

Transformer vandalism blamed on Ikeja Electric’s negligence

The Punch 

Residents of The Exclusives Community Development Association, Teachers’ Quarters, Selewu, Igbogbo, in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State, have blamed the vandalisation of their electricity distribution transformer on the alleged negligence and refusal of Ikeja Electric to energise the transformer five months after the completion of its installation. The residents, who spoke to our correspondent

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Yankees sweep A’s in final Oakland faceoff

Athletics Nation 

Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images

It’s only fitting that the New York Yankees sent off the Oakland Athletics with a clean series sweep. As the franchise that’s delivered the Oakland fanbase more heartbreak than any other over the last 25 years, through regular season and postseason dominance, something about it just felt right.

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Fencing: Brou wins Nigeria’s first medal, eyes 2028 Olympics

The Punch 

Nigeria made a remarkable entry on the global fencing scene during the weekend, thanks to the impressive performance of 16-year-old Inkosi Brou, who won the country’s first-ever medal in the sabre category at the World Tournoi Satellite Cup in Iceland. The world No. 67-ranked fencer clinched a silver medal after a hard-fought 9-15 victory against

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Banking liquidity soars to over N1tn – Report

The Punch 

Liquidity in the banking sector surged by 62.4 per cent week-on-week to N1.2tn, driven by inflows from the Standing Lending Facility, which amounted to N2.8tn, and T-bills maturities totalling N402.2bn, according to Afrinvest. Afrinvest in its weekly report noted that those inflows outpaced outflows via the Standing Deposit Facility, which recorded N566bn. System liquidity refers

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Ogun traders blame rising cost of goods for low patronage

The Punch 

Some traders in the Mowe and Ibafo areas of Ogun State have expressed sadness over the decline in patronage by customers, which they claimed was occasioned by the high cost of goods and commodities. They stressed that the situation had also brought losses to their business. The traders who spoke with PUNCH Metro in separate

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Empowering Nigerian communities for climate resilience

The Punch 

Climate change is no longer a distant threat; it is a present reality in Nigeria, manifesting in widespread environmental devastation. The flooding, desertification, and extreme weather conditions we now experience are clear signs that the country is in the throes of a climate crisis. These changes have wreaked havoc on communities, causing loss of lives,

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Jane's Addiction Musician Perry Farrell Seeking Medical Treatment After On Stage 'Physical Outburst,' Wife Etty Lau Reveals

«Just Jared» 

Perry Farrell is getting help following a surprising outburst on stage at a Jane’s Addiction concert earlier this month. The 65-year-old frontman of the rock band’s wife Etty Lau Farrell revealed that he apologizes for the “physical outburst” against bandmate Dave Navarro, and he has appointments with two doctors. Keep reading to find out more… [...]

Rachel Reeves to promise 'a budget to rebuild Britain' - BBC.com

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  1. Rachel Reeves to promise 'a budget to rebuild Britain'  BBC.com
  2. Chancellor Rachel Reeves to pledge no austerity despite 'tough decisions' - as Labour battles row over donations and freebies  Sky News
  3. Rachel Reeves to rule out return to austerity after gloomy rhetoric draws criticism  Financial Times
  4. UK must accept hard times or risk ruin, warns Reeves  The Telegraph
  5. Follow my lead and get back to the office, says Rachel Reeves  The Times

Stakeholders urge FG to subsidise building materials

The Punch 

Stakeholders have called on the government to subsidise building materials in a bid to bring down the high cost of construction in the country. The Managing Director of Rural Homes Limited, Sa’adetu Aliyu, stressed the need for the Federal Government to subsidise building materials to mitigate the rising costs within the real estate sector. Speaking

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