Tinubu appoints Kemi Nandap, CG of Immigration Service
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Kemi Nandap as the new Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), effective March 1, 2024. Nandap, who previously served as the Deputy Comptroller-General in charge of the Migration Directorate, will succeed Caroline Adepoju, whose term ends on February 29, 2024. The President expects Nandap to continue the ongoing reforms in the service, ensuring efficient and dedicated service delivery to Nigerians. Additionally, Nandap is tasked with strengthening national security by implementing proactive and effective border security measures and managing migration effectively.
Pension Regulator Secures N326 Million for Pensioners in Q3
Good news for some retirees as N326.6 million in unpaid pension contributions were recovered in Q3 2023, bringing the total recovered since 2012 to N25.13 billion. However, not all are so lucky, as some retirees like, whose employer didn’t contribute regularly, highlight the ongoing issue of non-remittance. To address this, the National Pension Commission (PenCom) utilizes recovery agents and enforces measures like the Pension Clearance Certificate (PCC) required for government contracts. Experts emphasize the importance of timely employer contributions for both individual well-being and the system’s sustainability. While progress is evident, challenges remain. PenCom reiterates the legal obligation for employers to remit contributions within seven days, even for employees who haven’t opened their own accounts. The ultimate goal is to ensure all retirees have access to their hard-earned funds.
UN Security Council sanctions rebels in DR Congo as violence escalates
The United Nations Security Council has sanctioned the leaders of six armed groups involved in the escalating violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s northeastern region. The move includes imposing an arms embargo, travel ban, and asset freeze on the designated individuals. The conflict in the region has resulted in the displacement of nearly seven million people over the past three decades, with over 120 armed groups vying for control of the mineral-rich area. The recent resurgence of the M23 rebel group has intensified the fighting, leading to the Congolese army repositioning itself. The violence has worsened the already dire humanitarian situation, with a surge in cases of cholera and increased attacks against humanitarian actors. The government of President Felix Tshisekedi, who was recently re-elected, has pledged to quell the fighting and has relied on regional and international forces for support. Tshisekedi has also called for the withdrawal of the United Nations Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO) by the end of the year, citing its failure to protect civilians.