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Biafra: Justice well served- Nigerian govt hails conviction of Simon Ekpa by Finland
The Federal Government has welcomed the landmark judgment of the Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland, which on Monday, sentenced Simon Ekpa, a self-styled pro-Biafra agitator, to six years’ imprisonment for terrorism offences. The government said the ruling stands as a watershed moment, not only for the countless innocent Nigerians whose lives and livelihoods were brutally
Biafra: Justice well served- Nigerian govt hails conviction of Simon Ekpa by Finland
The Federal Government has welcomed the landmark judgment of the Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland, which on Monday, sentenced Simon Ekpa, a self-styled pro-Biafra agitator, to six years’ imprisonment for terrorism offences.
The government said the ruling stands as a watershed moment, not only for the countless innocent Nigerians whose lives and livelihoods were brutally disrupted by the reign of terror incited and financed by Ekpa and his collaborators but also for the strengthening of bilateral relations between Nigeria and Finland.
A statement signed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said for years, Ekpa’s reckless incitement and orchestration of violence through IPOB terror activities unleashed unspeakable pain on Nigeria.
”Families shattered, businesses destroyed, children orphaned, and entire communities forced to live under fear. Hundreds of lives were lost, and many more maimed, in pursuit of a destructive and unlawful agenda that sought to undermine the peace, unity, and sovereignty of our nation.
“By upholding the rule of law and ensuring that justice is served, the Finnish judiciary has not only vindicated Nigeria’s consistent position on this matter but also sent a clear signal to extremists everywhere that the world is watching, and justice will catch up with those who seek to destabilize societies through terror,” the statement added.
The statement noted that the Tinubu administration remains unshakable in its resolve to defend Nigeria’s sovereignty and protect the dignity of every citizen.
“We will continue to mobilize every resource, diplomatic, military, and judicial, to preserve the peace, unity, and territorial integrity of our country,” it added.
“We urge all those who, under the misguidance of Simon Ekpa and others, have taken up arms against their fatherland to immediately lay them down and embrace the path of peace.
“Nigeria is big enough for all its people, but there can be no progress where violence and division prevail.
“The Federal Government also extends its profound gratitude to the Office of the National Security Adviser, the Nigerian Armed Forces, the security and intelligence agencies, and the Federal Ministry of Justice and the Nigeria Police, whose sacrifices, courage, and commitment continue to secure our homeland in the face of daunting challenges.
“Their service and the resilience of the Nigerian people remain the backbone of our enduring unity.
“As we mark this turning point, the Federal Government enjoins all Nigerians, at home and abroad, to work together for national unity, peace, and security of the country.”
Biafra: Justice well served- Nigerian govt hails conviction of Simon Ekpa by Finland
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National Grid: Nigerian govt threatens to disconnect GenCos, gives reason
The Nigerian government has threatened to disconnect generation companies connected to the national grid in the country over their refusal to implement free government control across their generating units. According to the federal government, the move was to prevent national grid collapses. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, disclosed this under an Order No. NERC/2025/094,
National Grid: Nigerian govt threatens to disconnect GenCos, gives reason
The Nigerian government has threatened to disconnect generation companies connected to the national grid in the country over their refusal to implement free government control across their generating units.
According to the federal government, the move was to prevent national grid collapses.
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, disclosed this under an Order No. NERC/2025/094, which takes effect on 1 September, 2025.
The order was signed in August by the Commission’s Vice-Chairman, Musiliu Oseni, and the Commissioner, Legal, Licencing and Compliance, Dafe Akpeneye.
According to the order, units that remain non-compliant for 90 consecutive days risk being disconnected from the grid entirely.
It explained that FGC allows a turbine or generator’s governor to automatically adjust output in response to changes in grid frequency.
“Section 12.6.2 of the Grid Code for the Nigerian Electricity Transmission System requires all generating units to be fitted with fast-acting FGC that is capable of regulating turbine speed and adjusting power output based on frequency deviation exigencies, i.e., primary control,” the order stated in part.
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Access ARM Pensions Intensifies Sensitisation on Retirement Security
Access ARM Pensions Intensifies Sensitisation on Retirement Security
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Access ARM Pensions has intensified its awareness campaign on the benefits of Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs), urging Nigerians to adopt the scheme as a means to achieve financial stability in retirement.
The firm made the call during a virtual seminar with the theme: ‘Boost Your Retirement: Making the Most of Additional Voluntary Contribution’, where participants were sensitised on how AVCs can strengthen financial security against unforeseen economic uncertainty.
Speaking at the webinar, Head of Business Development, Olusola Adekunle, explained that AVCs provide contributors with an opportunity to supplement their statutory pension savings, thereby closing income gaps that often emerge when people leave the workforce.
Adekunle said: “Retirement does not have to mean a sharp drop in your quality of life. With AVCs, individuals can plan and secure an income that allows them to live in retirement as comfortably as they did when actively employed. As I often tell people, what your salary could not do for you while in active service, your pension will not magically fix in retirement. But you can change the outcome by choosing to make AVCs today.”
Also speaking, the Head of Benefit Administration, Ayodeji Ayo-Majaro, noted that the recent reforms by the National Pension Commission (PenCom) have made AVCs more attractive, including provisions that allow contributors to withdraw up to 50 per cent of their AVC balance after one year. He added that contributors who leave their AVCs untouched for at least five years enjoy tax exemptions on both the principal and returns.
“Retirement planning is not just about putting money aside, it is about preserving your quality of life. Additional Voluntary Contributions give workers the flexibility to build up extra savings during their active years so that retirement does not come with a financial shock.
“The scheme also benefits from attractive features such as tax exemptions and partial withdrawals, which make it easier for contributors to align their pension savings with personal goals. Whether you are a salary earner, self-employed, or even in contract work, AVCs offer a pathway to retire with dignity and peace of mind,” he said.
Beyond individuals in formal employment, the firm emphasised that the pension industry has widened its reach to small businesses and self-employed workers through the Micro Pension Plan, which enables artisans, traders, and entrepreneurs to build retirement savings in a flexible manner tailored to their irregular income patterns.
The virtual seminar was highly interactive with participants noting the clarity of responses provided to their questions, reflecting Access ARM Pensions’ effort to strengthen engagement with its clients.
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