4 h. ago Federal Gov’t Seeks Tangible Investment By International Oil Firms

  The federal government has called on major oil companies operating in the country to reciprocate its efforts in enhancing the investment climate by committing tangible investments to the sector. This appeal comes after significant reforms aimed at improving regulatory stability and fiscal competitiveness in the oil and gas industry. Minister of State for Petroleum […]

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13 h. ago Federal Gov’t Partners VHI On Development Of National Monuments

The federal government through the National Commission for Museums and Monuments has pledged to collaborate with the Vernacular Heritage Initiative (VHI) in the development of national monuments nationwide. Director general of the commission, Olugbile Holloway made the pledge the representative of VHI, Dr Obafemi Olukoya handed over the Egbo Egbo Bassey House Project reports and […]

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33 h. ago Federal Gov’t To Establish Renewed Hope Cultural Villages Nationwide

The Federal Government has announced intentions to create ‘Renewed Hope Cultural Villages’ in all 36 states to enhance Nigeria’s vibrant cultural heritage and stimulate the creative sector. Special Assistant to the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Abiola Jagunlabi, in an interview with journalists in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, revealed that this initiative […]

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34 h. ago FundQuest’s FundHER empowers women entrepreneurs to fuel economic growth

FundQuest Financial Services Limited has hosted FundHER, which empowered about 100 women-led Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with access to read more FundQuest’s FundHER empowers women entrepreneurs to fuel economic growth

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34 h. ago Federal Gov’t Prioritises Irrigation To Boost Food Security – Minister

The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Joseph Utsev, has inspected the Makurdi Irrigation Project under the Lower Benue River Basin Authority, reinforcing the federal government’s commitment to enhancing food production through irrigation and dry-season farming. The minister said that the initiative aligns with the administration’s broader goal of achieving national food security. Speaking […]

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41 h. ago Federal Gov’t Mobilises Pension Funds To Finance 5,000km Of Roads

The Nigerian government has announced plans to mobilise pension funds to finance the construction of 5,000 kilometres of roads. This plan has raised concerns about transparency and the potential risks of diverting retirees’ savings to build infrastructure projects. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed the initiative during an online […]

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45 h. ago NEITI recovers $4.85n from oil and gas industry liabilities 

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja     The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) said $4.85 billion has been recovered from outstanding payments owed by oil and gas companies, following its industry-wide financial disclosures.      He mentioned however, that while significant progress has been made in recovering funds, unresolved financial liabilities remain a major concern. […] The post NEITI recovers $4.85n from oil and gas industry liabilities  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago YEIDEP: Keystone Bank Lauds Federal Gov’t, Minister For Empowering Nigerian Youths

Keystone Bank Limited has lauded the President Bola Tinubu-led administration for its undying support towards youth development in Nigeria. The bank expressed its appreciation at a solidarity dinner held in honour of Comrade Ayodele Olawande, the Minister for Youth Development, and Comrade Kennedy Iyere, the Coordinator-General of the Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalization Program (YEIDEP) […]

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5 d. ago Federal Gov’t To Deploy Drones For Nigeria’s Airspace Safety

The federal government has welcomed the deployment of drones for airspace safety navigation checks across Nigeria. The minister of aviation and aerospace development, Festus Keyamo, stated this at a workshop on ‘Navaid Drone; advancement in air navigation and safety’ in Abuja on Thursday. While speaking at a workshop, Keyamo said, “it is my absolute pleasure […]

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5 d. ago Stakeholders chart path to unlock local capital for impact investing in Nigeria

Advocates local capital domiciliation    By Henry Uche   Industry leaders, development finance institutions, fund managers, investors, financial institutions and regulators, over the weekend had a cross- pollination and fertilization of ideas to unlock local capital for impact investing in Nigeria.   Delivering goodwill remarks, Mr. Frank Aigbogun, Chair of IIF; Alice Dada, Nigeria Country […] The post Stakeholders chart path to unlock local capital for impact investing in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Reps: Bill to establish local govt electoral commission passes second reading

Tribune Online Reps: Bill to establish local govt electoral commission passes second reading The Bill provides that the National Local Government Electoral Commission shall consist of a Chairman and 37 other members representing the 36 States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Reps: Bill to establish local govt electoral commission passes second reading Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Federal Gov’t Unveils 50 Local Textbooks For Tertiary Education

The Federal Government has unveiled fifty (50) locally-written textbooks aimed at addressing the critical shortage of high-quality academic resources in Nigerian universities and colleges. The initiative is spearheaded by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), under the Higher Education Book Development Intervention Project. The 50 books, authored by Nigerian scholars, were presented to the public […]

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7 d. ago Federal Gov’t Creates Special Force To Tackle Terrorism, Cybersecurity

The federal government has assembled 800 soldiers from the Nigerian Army, Navy and Air Force for training as Special Operations Forces to boost the Nation’s security architecture and enhance Nigeria’s operational effectiveness in combating terrorism, insurgency, transnational crimes, and other asymmetric threats bedeviling the Country. Speaking during the opening of the Special Operations Forces training […]

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8 d. ago Savings, not loans: How Nigerian women rely on personal funds for financial security

Financial independence is more than just earning an income, it is about control over financial decisions and long-term security. Yet, read more Savings, not loans: How Nigerian women rely on personal funds for financial security

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8 d. ago Five Nigerian banks make progress in recapitalisation efforts

Tribune Online Five Nigerian banks make progress in recapitalisation efforts FIVE major Nigerian banks have made progress in their recapitalization efforts, moving closer to meeting the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN’s) minimum capital requirements. The banks have ramped up fundraising initiatives to strengthen their financial positions, boosting investor confidence and reinforcing stability in the banking sector. FirstHoldCo, the parent company of FirstBank, recently concluded its […] Five Nigerian banks make progress in recapitalisation efforts Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Federal Gov’t Destroys Another 200 Containers Of Expired, Illicit Drugs

Federal government Joint committee on the destruction of fake, illicit and expired Pharmaceuticals have destroyed another 200 containers of substandard drugs worth billions of Naira imported into the country through the Apapa and Tin-Can Island seaports. This is coming after the committee initially destroyed 250 containers of the same expired pharmaceutical products in January, 2025. […]

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9 d. ago Osun Crisis: Community Seeks Federal Govt’s Intervention As Adeleke Imposes Curfew

Following the escalation of the crisis in Ilobu, Ifon and Erin communities in Osun State, the people of Ilobu have called on President Bola Tinubu, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and the director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Adeola Ajayi, to  help the end incessant attacks by the neighbouring communities. The national […]

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9 d. ago Foreign Pharmaceutical Firms Appeal To Federal Gov’t To Relax Regulatory Laws

Pharmaceutical companies across the world have appealed to the Federal Government to relax the law guiding the setting up of industries in Nigeria. The pharmaceutical companies wanted the federal government to grant them opportunities to set up manufacturing facilities in Nigeria in order to deepen their market penetration in the pharmaceutical/healthcare sector. The, firms who […]

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1 week ago Federal Gov’t Launches Historic Charity Ball To Raise N150bn For Refugees, Migrants, IDPs

The Federal Government is set to host the first-ever National Charity Ball, a landmark event aimed at raising N150 billion to support refugees, migrants, and internally displaced persons (IDPs) across the country. The event, known as the Renewed Hope Charity Ball, is a joint initiative of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced […]

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1 week ago Federal Gov’t Signs Codeshare Pact For Smooth Flight Operations With Canada

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on behalf of the Nigerian Government has signed a codeshare Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) with Canadian authorities that would facilitate smooth flight operations between the two countries. LEADERSHIP investigation showed that codeshare agreement, also known simply as codeshare, is a business arrangement, common in the aviation […]

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