No Room for Unregistered Architects in Government Projects – Speaker Abbas
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, says the National Assembly would work towards strengthening the Public Procurement Act to ensure that only registered architects participate in government-funded projects. The Speaker says this has become necessary in view of “the challenges highlighted by the Nigerian Institute of Architects, particularly the […]
Climate Crisis Now a Daily Reality in Nigeria –Kalu
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has lamented the devastating effects of climate change on communities in Nigeria, describing the menace as a living crisis. Kalu made the submission when a delegation from the National Council on Climate Change Secretariat (NCCCS) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) led by […]
Reps Back Bill to Establish Agricultural Economics Institute
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed through second reading a bill seeking for an act to establish Nigerian Institute of Agricultural and Applied Economics to regulate, control and determine the standard of knowledge to be attained by persons seeking to become members of the institute. The proposed legislation by the Deputy […]
NAICOM Strengthens Enforcement of Insurance for Public Buildings and Construction Projects
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing insurance compliance for public buildings and construction sites across Nigeria. NAICOM stated this at the 4th Meeting of the Joint Committee on Insurance for Public Buildings and Buildings under Construction, in Abuja on Wednesday which brought together key stakeholders to review […]
CBN Simplifies BVN Registration for Nigerians in Diaspora
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in collaboration with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), has officially launched the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN) platform—a secure digital gateway enabling Nigerians living abroad to obtain their Bank Verification Number (BVN) without having to be physically present in the country. The platform is designed […]
NILDS Inaugurates Sub-Committees for 2025 UNIBEN Convocation
By Sofiat Adenekan The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, has inaugurated eight sub-committees to oversee preparations for the 2025 UNIBEN/NILDS joint convocation ceremony. The event, scheduled for October, marks the ninth edition of the partnership between the University of Benin and NILDS. Speaking at the […]
NCPC Set To Begin Preparations For 2025 Pilgrimage
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) is set to sign contractual agreements with air carriers and ground handlers in June for the 2025 Pilgrimage Exercise to Israel, Jordan, Rome, Greece, and Turkey. Executive Secretary of NCPC, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, disclosed this during the financial bid opening for airlifting and ground handling services […]
Federal Government to Mainstream Gender in Labour Reforms – Dingyadi
By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government says it would prioritize gender mainstreaming among the guiding principles for its ongoing labour reforms, to ensure that women and vulnerable workers have equal access to employment opportunities, devoid of any form of discrimination. A statement signed by Patience Onuobia, Head, Press and Public Relations at the federal ministry […]
Fraudulent Claims, One of Major Challenges Facing NSITF – Faleye
By Chinedu Echianu The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund,(NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye has identified fraudulent claims as a core challenge facing the Fund. Faleye, who spoke at the West Africa Technical Workshop of the International Social Security Association (ISSA), held in Conakry, Guinea, where he spoke on the topic: Strategic Role […]
CBN Alerts Public Against Scam Contracts and Fraudulent Claims
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reiterate warnings that it has not authorised, licensed, or appointed any individual, group, or organisation to act as an agent or intermediary in offering contracts, financial grants, or intervention funds to the public. The CBN in a statement on Monday also notes that it did […]