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AI and Digitalization Can Boost Workplace Safety and Health -NSITF MD

By Chinedu Echianu Managing Director of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye has advocated the adoption of Artificial Intelligence also known as AI and Digitalization in ensuring workers safety in Nigeria. Speaking in Abuja at the Occupational Safety and Health Forum in commemoration of the World Day of Safety and Health organized by the Fund, Barrister Faleye, advised that while embracing technology, care should be taken not to forget the core objectives that drive safety and health […]

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National Assembly

Reps Urge Swift NEMA Response to Okpe Communities’ Crisis

By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives on Tuesday urged the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), to as a matter of urgency, conduct a Post Disaster Assessment on Jeddo, Ugbokodo and Ughoton of Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State. The House also urged the National Emergency Management Agency to provide the affected communities with the needed relief materials and other necessary assistance. The resolution of the 10th House followed a matter of urgent public importance by Representative Benedict O. […]

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Economy

CBN Reassures Public on Banking Sector Stability

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has reassured the public, depositors, and stakeholders that the Nigerian banking sector remains resilient, safe, and sound. The reassurance by the CBN follows certain publications and social media reports containing misleading information regarding the operations of a regulated financial institution. The CBN in a statement says like all other regulated institutions, the institution referenced in these reports is held to stringent regulatory requirements, and there is no cause for concern regarding the safety […]

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MediPool: ICRC DG Applauds Tinubu’s Efforts to Enhance Pharmaceutical Access

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director General, Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Dr. Jobson Ewalefoh, has applauded the approval of the MEDIPOOL project as a major breakthrough in addressing drug access disparities in Nigeria’s most underserved regions. Speaking on the sideline of FEC's approval of the MEDIPOOL project and other Public Private Partnership projects including the 6 megawatts Ikere Gorge Hydropower Project and the Federal Coastal FISHERY TERMINAL, Borokiri Fishing Terminal, Dr. Ewalefoh says the projects will better the lives of […]

May 19, 2025 13 3

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DG NILDS Calls for Urgent Measures Amid Persistent Boat Accidents

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director General National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Professor Abubakar Sulaiman has described as disheartening the boat Mishap that claimed the lives of twenty seven (27) traders returning from Niger market en route Kaima local government area of Kwara state. He spoke in a statement on Sunday issued on Sunday by his media aide, Mohammad Abdulkadri. Professor Sulaiman conveys his sincere heartfelt condolences to the Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazak, the Chairman Kaima Local […]

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Papal Inauguration: President Tinubu Proves He Is Not A Religious Bigot – Bishop Adegbite

By Chinedu Echianu Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his physical presence at the formal inauguration of Pope Leo XIV as the 267th Catholic Pontiff in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City. In a statement signed by Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director and Head Media and Public Relations Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Bishop Adegbite said, "I am pleased that our dear President Bola Tinubu joined other world leaders at […]

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National Assembly

APC Set to Welcome More high-profile defections – Speaker Abbas

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, says the All Progressives Congress (APC) is expecting more high-profile defections in the coming months, signalling the growing confidence of Nigerians in the ruling party. This is just as the Speaker said the ruling APC has strengthened democracy within its fold. Speaker Abbas made this known in Kaduna on Saturday, at the North-West Zonal Stakeholders Meeting of the APC. While describing it as a crucial gathering of the […]

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Economy

Federal, States, LGCs Share N1.681 Trillion in April Revenue

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total sum of N1.681 trillion, being April 2025 Federation Account Revenue. The revenue shared to the Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils took place at the May 2025 FAAC meeting held in Abuja. The N1.681 trillin revenue comprised statutory revenue of N962.882 billion, Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N598.077 billion, Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) revenue of N38.862 billion and Exchange Difference N81.407 billion. A […]

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Bwari, Gwagwalada Councils to Get New Bus Terminal – FCT Minister

By Sofia Adenekan The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has unveiled plans to construct new bus terminals in Bwari and Gwagwalada Area Councils. This is part of it efforts to improve public transportation and enhance commuter safety within the Federal Capital Territorym (FCT). The Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, announced the development on Saturday during an inspection tour of ongoing infrastructural projects in the Bwari Area Council. These include the comprehensive renovation of the International Conference Centre (ICC), as […]

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