Pension Guidelines for Verification and Enrolment of Prospective Retirees

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) of Nigeria has issued new guidelines for the verification and enrolment of prospective retirees from Federal Government Treasury-funded Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). These guidelines detail the processes for data upload, retiree registration, documentation, and verification by Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs).

General Motors LLC v. Fernandez et al - Notice of Removal

General Motors LLC has removed the case Fernandez et al v. General Motors LLC from Marin County Superior Court to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The filing includes a notice of removal and a certificate of interested entities.

PenCom Approves Fees for Pension Funds and Agents

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has issued a circular approving new fee structures for the Foreign Currency Pension Contributions Fund (Fund VII), Personal Pension Plan Fund (Fund V), and a compensation framework for Accredited Pension Agents (APAs). The circular details specific fee rates, conditions for charging fees, and performance-based compensation for agents, effective immediately.

PenCom Circular on Personal Pension Plan Contribution Categorisation

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has issued a circular directing Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) to distinctly categorise contributions under the Personal Pension Plan (PPP). PFAs must now differentiate between 'Self-Contributions' and 'Employer-Remitted Contributions' in all reporting and statements, effective immediately.

PenCom: Revised Documentation for Data Recapture Exercise

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has issued a circular revising documentation requirements for RSA holders participating in the data recapture exercise. This update simplifies the process for active contributors, retirees, and those with name or date of birth changes, effective immediately.

PenCom Circular on Pension Rate Review for Federal Agencies

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has issued a circular directing all Federal Government Self-funded Agencies to review and implement pension rate increases for eligible retirees. This action aligns with Section 173(3) of the Nigerian Constitution and the Pension Reform Act 2014, following previous government-wide pension adjustments.

USPTO Trademark Publication: MB ENERGY

The USPTO has published the trademark application for 'MB ENERGY' for opposition. The application covers a wide range of goods and services related to energy, including fuel dispensing equipment, gas appliances, and energy consulting services.

MB ENERGY Trademark Publication for Opposition

The USPTO has published the trademark application for 'MB ENERGY' for opposition, with a publication date of March 22, 2026. This trademark application covers a range of goods and services related to energy products, including fuel dispensing pumps, gas appliances, and energy consultancy services.

Blue Diamond Asset Management Trademark Publication

The USPTO has published the trademark application for 'Blue Diamond Asset Management' for opposition. The application covers a range of financial services, including investment advice, asset management, and wealth management.

TFC TFC Trademark Registration

The USPTO has registered the trademark "TFC TFC" (TM86973727) for services related to real estate brokerage, management, and rental. The trademark was registered on March 22, 2026, with a filing date of April 13, 2016.