FG Expands Revenue Monitoring to 21 Agencies
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has intensified its push for financial transparency and accountability with the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) and 20 other federal agencies committing to the adoption of the Revenue Optimisation and Assurance Platform (RevOP) and the Federal Treasury e-Receipt (FTe-R). The initiative, designed to curb financial leakages and strengthen […]
Kida Calls for Private Sector Investment in Basketball Development
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Ahmadu Kida, has called for greater private sector investment in sports development, stressing that sustainable growth in Nigerian basketball can only be achieved through strategic partnerships between government, corporate organizations, and sports stakeholders. Kida made the appeal while commending the South-East representative of the federation, […]
Debt, Revenue Losses Deepen Nigeria’s Electricity Sector Crisis
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s electricity sector continues to face deepening financial and operational challenges as rising debt, weak revenue collection and persistent liquidity shortages threaten efforts to improve power supply across the country. Industry concerns over the sector’s financial sustainability have intensified amid ongoing struggles by Distribution Companies (DisCos) to recover payments from consumers and […]
NAICOM Urges States to Embed Insurance in Loan Schemes
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Commissioner for Insurance, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Olusegun Ayo-Omosehin, has urged state governments to integrate insurance into loan schemes and poverty alleviation programmes. Omosehin said this will serve as part of efforts to strengthen economic resilience and ensure the sustainability of public interventions. Omosehin made the recommendation on Tuesday while delivering […]
Shaibu Backs Italy-Nigeria U-20 Tournament
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Director-General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu, has commended the Italian Consulate General in Lagos for promoting grassroots football development through the ongoing Italian Consulate General U-20 Football Tournament. Shaibu made the remarks while attending the opening ceremony of the competition at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, Onikan, Lagos, […]
Reps Rally Behind Akande’s ICJ Bid
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has thrown the full weight of the National Assembly behind Professor Dapo Akande’s bid to become a judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), describing the renowned legal scholar as a worthy ambassador of Nigeria on the global stage. Kalu gave […]
Reps Demand Joint Security Action Over Ekiti Church Abduction
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has called for an intensified and coordinated security operation involving the Nigeria Police Force, the Armed Forces of Nigeria, the Department of State Services (DSS), and other relevant agencies to secure the immediate rescue of victims abducted during an attack in Ekiti State. The lawmakers also urged the […]
Senate Raises Alarm Over Kwara North Killings, Kidnappings
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has expressed grave concern over the deteriorating security situation in Kwara North Senatorial District, warning that persistent attacks by armed criminals and the prolonged captivity of abducted victims continue to threaten lives, livelihoods, and community stability in the region. The upper legislative chamber made its position known during plenary on […]
Customs, World Bank Boost Revenue Reforms
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has partnered with the World Bank Group to deepen revenue assurance, strengthen compliance management, and enhance trade facilitation through a comprehensive two-week technical assistance programme focused on modern Post Clearance Audit (PCA) practices. The initiative, implemented under the Accelerated Revenue Mobilisation Reform (ARMOR) Programme, commened in Abuja […]
Reps Demand Urgent Funding for NCDC as Ebola Threat Looms
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to immediately provide adequate funding to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to strengthen the country’s preparedness against Ebola and other infectious disease outbreaks. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Rep. Amobi Godwin-Ogah, who raised concerns over […]