Edo Governor Okpebholo Nominates Five Commissioner-Designates
By Chinedu Echianu The Edo State Government has announced the nomination of five individuals as Commissioner-Designates by Governor Monday Okpebholo. The list was released on Thursday, in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq. The nominees are: 1. Hon. (Barr.) Vincent Osas Uwadiae 2. Hon. Etin-osa Ogbeiwi 3. […]
Experts Caution Nigeria on Risks of $2.5bn Animal Farming Project
By Oluwakemi Kindness Environmental and food sovereignty experts have raised strong objections to Nigeria’s planned $2.5 billion industrial animal farming partnership with foreign investors, warning it could unleash far-reaching environmental, health, and socio-economic consequences. At a media engagement in Abuja on Thursday, convened by the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), civil society groups cautioned […]
NCDMB Boss Says Human Capital Development Vital for Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Industry
By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has reaffirmed that human capital remains the most critical asset for sustaining Nigeria’s oil and gas industry in the face of global transition and technological disruptions. Speaking at the 2025 PENGASSAN Energy and Labour Summit (PEALS) in Abuja on Thursday, […]
PEALS 2025: NUPRC Boss Reaffirms Drive for Resilient Oil and Gas Sector
By Chinedu Echianu The Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Engr. Gbenga Komolafe has pledged the Commission’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s oil and gas industry through bold reforms, strategic investments, and sustainable practices. Komolafe made the pledge while delivering his keynote address at the Day 2 of the 2025 PENGASSAN Energy […]
Fixtures Released for Round Two, 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League in Nnewi
By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) has unveiled the fixtures for Round Two of the 2025 season, scheduled to take place in Nnewi, Anambra State, from Thursday, August 21 to Saturday, August 23. According to the Competition Department of the league, action will commence on Thursday morning with Kebbi United BSC facing […]
Embrace ECS Scheme for Industrial Harmony, NSITF MD Urges Employers
By Chinedu Echianu Employers in Nigeria have been urged to embrace the Employees Compensation Scheme (ECS) as a critical tool for promoting industrial harmony and workplace productivity. Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, made the call on Wednesday in Abuja during a courtesy visit by the leadership of […]
Silicon Valley Experts to Bridge Nigeria’s Startup Mentorship Gap
By Julian Osamoto Nigeria’s lack of experienced startup mentors is receiving global attention as Silicon Valley professionals move to plug the gap through the newly launched Founder Dojo programme. Backed by the United States Market Access Center (US.MAC), Imo Digital City Ltd, and the Imo State Government, the initiative will provide Nigerian entrepreneurs with world-class […]
NAICOM, Police Raid Fake Motor Insurance Dealers in Abuja
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, has launched a major crackdown on individuals peddling fake motor third-party insurance policies in Abuja. The crack down led by its Motor Third-Party Insurance Enforcement Committee, NAICOM operatives, supported by the police, stormed the Mabuchi area of the Federal Capital […]
NAICOM, SEC Unite to Enforce NIIRA 2025 Recapitalization Mandate
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has pledged full support to the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) in its ongoing recapitalization exercise and sector-wide digital transformation. This follows the recent enactment of the Nigeria Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025 SEC Director-General, Emomotimi Agama, gave the assurance when he received the Commissioner for […]
Police Commission Promotes 952 Officers, Bars 179 Over Retirement
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 952 Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) to the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), in one of its biggest career advancement exercises in recent years. The Commission, however, declined the promotion of 176 ASPs who had retired from service, and three […]