Katsina NOA Strengthens Media Collaboration to Promote National Values
By Al-Kadriyar Abdullahi The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Katsina State has called for stronger media partnership to promote government programmes and deepen national values, as part of efforts to build a disciplined and patriotic society. The Acting State Director of the Agency, Haruna Malumfashi, made the call during a courtesy visit to the General […]
NOA, Partners carry out Fire Safety Awareness in Wuse Market, Abuja
By Al-Kadriyar Abdullahi The National Orientation Agency (NOA) FCT Directorate, in partnership with NEMA, the FCT Fire Service, and other agencies, have carried out a Market Fire Safety Roadshow at Wuse Market, Abuja. They educated Traders, shop owners, and drivers on fire prevention and safety practices, with guidance delivered in major Nigerian languages. The session […]
Funding Shortfalls Limit Audit of Nigeria’s Foreign Missions to Five
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s Auditor-General says funding shortfalls limited the audit of foreign missions to just five in 2025, raising concerns over oversight of public spending abroad. Auditor-General, Shaakaa Chira, stated this during the 2026 budget defence of the Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation (OAuGF) before the House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee […]
DG NILDS Praises Wopa’s Appointment as Kwara United Queens Chairman
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has commended the appointment of his Special Assistant on Politics (SAPOL), Abdulrasaq Owolabi-Wopa, as the new Chairman of Kwara United Queens. Professor Sulaiman described the appointment as “a round peg in a round hole,” noting that the […]
Nigeria Attracts $21bn in 2025, Ministry Calls for More Funding
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria attracted over $21 billion in capital inflows in 2025, marking the country’s strongest investment performance in three years. The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, disclosed this on Wednesday during the 2026 budget defense session for the commerce sector at the National Assembly. According to her, the sharp […]
Food Security at Risk as Agriculture Ministry Flags Funding Delays
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has warned that delayed capital releases and declining budgetary allocations are slowing critical food security programmes nationwide. Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Abdullahi, delivered the caution on while presenting the ministry’s 2026 budget proposal before a joint session of […]
Tems Becomes First African Female Artist with Seven Billboard Hot 100 Entries
By Zainab Bakare Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, professionally known as Tems, has made history as the first African female artist to record seven entries on the United State Billboard Hot 100 chart. The milestone was achieved following the debut of her song “What You Need” at No. 93 on this week’s Billboard Hot 100, […]
Women Affairs Ministry Seeks More Funds to Boost Family Agenda
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, says the Ministry’s proposed 2026 budget is designed to strengthen programmes that support President Bola Tinubu’s family-focused agenda. This includes interventions targeting women, children, and vulnerable households. She made this known on Tuesday during the Ministry’s 2026 budget defence before the House […]
CBN Okays Weekly FX Sale of $150k to Each BDC
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the participation of licensed Bureau De Change (BDC) operators in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). This is part of efforts to improve foreign exchange liquidity in the retail segment of the market and meet the legitimate needs of end users. A statement on […]
SEC Urges Civil Servants to Invest in Capital Market
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged Nigerian civil servants to take advantage of opportunities in the capital market to build wealth, strengthen their financial security and contribute more actively to national economic growth. During a strategic meeting with the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dame Didi Walson-Jack, […]