Athletics Championship Hosting Boosts Sports, Economy — Olopade
By Nonso Arinze The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has described Nigeria’s hosting of the 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championship as a “win-win” for the country’s sports development and economic growth. Addressing a world press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Olopade who also serves as Chairman of the Local […]
IGP Flags Off PPROs Training on Behavioural Change
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police has launched a specialized capacity-building workshop for Police Public Relations Officers (PPROs) focused on Social and Behavioural Change Communication (SBCC) and Preventive Strategies Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The workshop in collaboration with CLEEN Foundation is part of the active efforts of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, to […]
NEPZA, Dangote Refinery Move to Cut Fuel Prices in Nigeria
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), in collaboration with key stakeholders, has pledged to implement the presidential directive aimed at reducing domestic fuel prices and boosting national energy security. The partnership includes the Presidential One-Stop-Shop Committee on the Sale of Crude in Naira and the Dangote Refinery & Petrochemicals Free Zone […]
Tinubu Committed to Strong Democracy, Desires Vibrant Opposition Says Akpabio
By Sofiat Adenekan President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, says President Bola Tinubu is committed to fostering a strong democratic environment, which includes a vibrant and effective opposition. Akpabio made this remark during the inauguration of the Arterial Road N20 Interchange Bridges in Abuja on Wednesday . Speaking on the recent internal challenges within the […]
ECS: NSITF Set to Disburse N172.5m Compensation to Seven Employees
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), is set to disburse over N172 million compensation to seven employees of different Organisations who are beneficiaries of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme. The Managing Director, NSITF, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, who disclosed this on Wednesday, said the financial support of the fund is robust enough “to […]
Nigeria’s CBN Governor Calls for Resilient Institutions Amid Global Uncertainty
By Oluwakemi Kindness Institutions within the African continent has been tasked to embrace resilience as a core strategy to withstand global economic shocks and drive sustainable development. This is according to the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, who said Africa must build institutions capable of navigating economic fragmentation, trade protectionism, […]
Rights Group Appeals to President Tinubu to Drop All Charges Against #EndBadGovernance Protesters
By Chinedu Echianu A Rights Group, Youth Rights Campaign (YRC) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to withdraw all charges against some #EndBadGovernance protesters who are billed to appear in court today. The suspects consisting of Adaramoye Michael Lenin and ten other activists are expected to appear before the Federal High Court in Abuja, for […]
Afreximbank Seeks Stronger Support for African DFIs
By Oluwakemi Kindness The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), on Wednesday called on African governments to strengthen and protect the independence of Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), noting their critical role in supporting the continent’s economic resilience and long-term growth. The Senior Executive Vice President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Denys Denya, made this call at […]
Nigeria Commits to Africa’s Future, Showcases $52B AFREXIM Support
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government of Nigeria on Wednesday declared its unwavering commitment to spearheading Africa’s development journey, pledging bold leadership, deeper collaboration, and decisive action to build a more resilient and prosperous continent. This is according to Vice President, Kashim Shettima, who spoke at the 32nd Annual General Meeting of the Africa Export-Import […]
Favour Ofili Still a Nigerian Athlete – NSC
By: Nonso Arinze The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, has dismissed reports claiming elite sprinter Favour Ofili has switched allegiance to Turkey. He made the clarification during a World Press Conference for the Confederation of African Athletics U18 and U20 Championships in Abuja. Favour Ofili is not going anywhere. That’s […]