Bet on Nigeria’s Growth, Uzoka-Anite Encourages Global Investors
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has called on global investors to tap into Nigeria’s vast opportunities, highlighting the country’s economic pivot and potential for sustainable growth. Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, made the appeal during her address at the Milken Institute Global Conference 2025, New York, USA A statement on Monday […]
NDLEA Gets 2 New Forensic Labs
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has established two new laboratories to enhance accessibility, expedite timely analysis, and prosecute cases efficiently following a surge in drug seizures over the past months. This feat come after over 25 years of conducting forensic analysis in a single laboratory facility in Lagos which also […]
Aviation Boost: NAICOM Rolls Out Bold New Leasing Rules
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has officially launched the Revised Regulation on Insurance for Leased and Financed Aircrafts. The revised regulation seeks to strengthen Nigeria’s aviation and insurance industries, enhance investor confidence, and promote ease of doing business in the country. The unveiling held in Abuja on Monday at the Office of […]
Customs Boss Advocates ‘Nigeria First’ Drive for Economic, Security Gains
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has called for the adoption of the Nigeria First initiative as a cornerstone for enhancing cross-border trade and safeguarding national security. Adeniyi made the call while delivering a keynote lecture at the Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA) annual conference in Ile-Ife, Osun State, at […]
ICRC Backs FG’s PPP Factories for Paramilitary Uniform Production
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) says the Federal Government’s Public Private Partnership (PPP) initiative in the shoe and garment factory under the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) is capable of meeting a substantial part of the uniform needs of Nigeria’s paramilitary agencies. This development follows President Bola Tinubu’s directive on the procurement […]
AGF Ogunjimi Commits to Quick Passage of PFM Bill
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Accountant General of the Federation, Shamseldeen Ogunijmi has expressed his readiness to ensure the successful passage of the Public Financial Management (PFM) Bill. The PFM Bill initiated by the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) seeks to give legal backing to the public finance management reform initiatives of […]
NCPC Boss Congratulates Catholic Faithful and Christians Worldwide On Emergence of Pope Leo XIV
By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has extended his warmest congratulations to the Catholic faithful and Christians worldwide on the election of Pope Leo XIV as the 267th Pontiff of the Catholic Church. In a statement released shortly after the announcement of the new Pope’s […]
FCT to Expand Water Supply to Satellite Towns
By Sofiat Adenekan The Federal Capital Territory Administration has unveiled plans to expand water supply infrastructure to satellite towns around Abuja, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s inclusive development agenda. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, made this known during an inspection tour of key projects in the capital on Friday, ahead of the President’s second-year […]
PenCom Urges Lagos Governor to Ensure Equitable Pension Increases
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has urged Lagos state Governor, Sanwo-Olu to extend periodic pension increases given to retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) to those under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) to improve their monthly payments. The Director General, PenCom, Omolola Oloworaran, made the request during a courtesy visit to […]
Reps Moves to Mitigate Ecological Emergencies
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives on Thursday, passed through second reading a bill seeking to address critical issues such as climate change adaptation, drought, desertification, flooding, coastal erosion, dam failure, building collapse, oil spills, road accidents, fire, air crashes, boat mishaps, among others. The proposed legislation titled, “Bill for an Act to Repeal […]