INEC to Reform Disability Inclusion Policies Ahead of 2027 Polls
By: Julian Osamoto The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is under mounting pressure from stakeholders to overhaul its framework for the participation of Persons With Disabilities, PWDs, in Nigeria’s electoral process. The call comes in the wake of a stakeholder meeting in Abuja, where findings from the 2024 Political Inclusion Index were presented. The Index, […]
Trade Minister Hails SMEDAN’s G.R.O.W. Nigeria Model for MSME Development
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, has commended the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) for its bold implementation of the G.R.O.W. Nigeria strategy. The strategy is a people-centred initiative designed to provide Guidance, Resources, Opportunities, and Workforce support for MSMEs across the country. Dr. […]
Reps Probe Student Loan Irregularities in Nigeria
By Oluuwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into alleged unethical practices in the disbursement of Nigeria’s student loan scheme, following reports of irregularities and lack of transparency in the process. The probe by a Joint Committee of the House, focuses on the implementation of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), established […]