Agama: Technology Key to Building Investor Trust in Nigeria’s Capital Market
By Oluwakemi Kindness Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to using technology as a tool to rebuild investor confidence and position Nigeria’s capital market for global competitiveness. According to a statement on Sunday by the commission, the SEC boss stated this in Abuja during […]
Iloenyosi Reaffirms Commitment to Youth Football Development, Brushes Off Detractors
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Chairman of the Anambra State Football Association (ANSFA), Chikelue Iloenyosi, has restated his administration’s unwavering commitment to grassroots and youth football development, emphasizing that he remains focused on progress and “has no time for detractors.” Speaking at a press briefing held at the ANSFA Secretariat in Awka on Tuesday, the former Super […]
Experts Warn: Poverty, Weak Institutions Threaten Nigeria’s 2027 Elections
By Julian Osamoto Civil society leaders and electoral experts have cautioned that without urgent reforms, Nigeria risks undermining the credibility of its 2027 general elections. Speaking at the unveiling of a review on electoral reforms in Abuja, hosted by the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) in partnership with PAACA, WRAPA, and the MacArthur Foundation, […]
Ezenwafor Declares Anambra Governorship Bid Divine
By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the November 8, 2025 Anambra election, Jude Ezenwafor, has described his emergence as “rancor-free and divine,” pledging to chart a new path of prosperity for the state. Ezenwafor made the remarks in Abuja on Tuesday, while receiving members of the League of Anambra Journalists (LAJA) […]
CODE, BraveRock Launch Drive to End 28m Housing Deficit by 2030
By: Julian Osamoto Africa’s foremost social accountability group, Connected Development (CODE), has unveiled an ambitious campaign aimed at ensuring every Nigerian has access to affordable housing by 2030, amid a worsening housing deficit estimated at 28 million units. The initiative, announced in Abuja on Tuesday, in partnership with BraveRock Investment Limited, seeks to accelerate progress […]
Nigeria Expands CNG Conversion Centres from 7 to Over 300 — FG
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government says it has scaled up its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) infrastructure from just seven to over 300 conversion centres, nationwide. Project Director of the Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGi), Michael Oluwagbemi, stated this during an investigative hearing by the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on the Implementation of the CNG […]
HOMEF Hails Nigeria’s Biodiversity Plan, Calls for Stronger GMO Controls
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has commended the Federal Government for approving the revised National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) 2025–2030, describing it as a major step toward safeguarding Nigeria’s environment. The organisation, however, urged authorities to back the policy with concrete actions, particularly in regulating genetically modified organisms […]
Adeniyi Takes Over as Chair of World Customs Organisation Council
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of Nigeria’s Customs, CGC Adewale Adeniyi has been unanimously elected as Chairperson, World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council. His appointment into the highest decision-making body in global customs administration comes exactly two years after his historic appointment as the Comptroller-General of Customs by President Bol Tinubu The election was held during […]