Tributes as NILDS DG Prof Abubakar Sulaiman Marks 60th Birthday
By Chinedu Echianu It was a day of celebration, reflection, and admiration in Abuja as Nigeria’s political elite, royal fathers, and academic giants converged to honour the Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, on his 60th birthday. The high-profile event was more than a birthday […]
SEC, SMEDAN Partner to Boost SME Access to Long-Term Capital
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) have entered into a strategic partnership to enhance access to long-term financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through the Nigerian capital market. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed in Abuja, seeks to create alternative […]
Picture Story: National Leaders Hail NILDS DG Prof Sulaiman at 60
By Julian Osamoto It was a day of tributes, reflection, and celebration in Abuja as dignitaries from across Nigeria gathered to honour Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), on his 60th birthday. The event went beyond personal accolades, to a national conversation on leadership, governance, and […]
SEC, SMEDAN Partner to Boost SME Access to Long-Term Capital
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) have entered into a strategic partnership to enhance access to long-term financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through the Nigerian capital market. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed in Abuja, seeks to create alternative […]
Tinubu Hails NILDS DG, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, at 60
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, on his 60th birthday. In a message released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President commended Professor Sulaiman for his long and distinguished career in academia […]
WFD 2025: Nigeria Advocate Stronger Support for Farmers, Youth
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul As Nigeria joins the global community to mark World Food Day 2025, government leaders and agricultural stakeholders have renewed calls for greater investment in food production. They also called for youth participation in agriculture, and practical action to address climate and infrastructure challenges threatening food security. Held at Pasali UBE Primary School, […]
Edo Governor Okpebholo Inaugurates Ecological Commission to Tackle Flooding
By Chinedu Echianu The Edo State, Governor Monday Okpebholo has inaugurated Ecological Funding and Management Commission, to develope sustainable solutions to flooding, erosion, and other threats. The swearing-in, held on Tuesday in Benin City, saw Barrister Blessing Agbomhere officially assume office as Chairman of the Commission, alongside Hon. Felix Ibhade (Executive Director, Projects) Others are […]
Nigeria’s Shift to T+2 Settlement Will Boost Market Efficiency – SEC DG
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s capital market is set for a major reform as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) prepares to transition to a T+2 settlement cycle, a move the Commission says will enhance efficiency, reduce risks, and strengthen investor confidence. Speaking at a Trade Associations Roundtable on “Ensuring Stakeholder Readiness for T+2 Settlement” held […]
Federal Government says Trade Surplus Rises to 6% of GDP
By Oluwakemi kindness Nigeria’s economic narrative is gaining momentum, with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, revealing that the nation’s trade surplus has grown to 6% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). He made this known during the G24 meetings held on the sidelines of the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington D.C., […]
SEC, NUC Partner to Embed Financial Literacy in Nigeria’s National Curriculum
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a major step toward strengthening financial inclusion in the country and national development. It is doing this by integrating financial literacy into Nigeria’s national curriculum at all educational levels. Speaking during the official handover of the reviewed National Universities Commission’s (NUC) Curriculum on Securities […]