31 h. ago Utomi, Ighodalo call on Nigeria’s elite to drive national transformation

By Chinelo Obogo Leading voices in public policy have called on prominent Nigerians to take more responsibility in pushing for social change and political engagement. Speaking at a recent virtual summit themed ‘Elites, architects of change’ hosted by the Institute for National Transformation (INT), economist, Prof. Pat Utomi and the Senior Pastor of Trinity House, […] The post Utomi, Ighodalo call on Nigeria’s elite to drive national transformation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Early onset of kidney disease call for national renal care policy implementation

Tribune Online Early onset of kidney disease call for national renal care policy implementation PRESIDENT of the Nigerian Association of Nephrologists and the Transplant Association of Nigeria, Professor Olugbenga Awobusuyi, said that there is an early onset of kidney disease in Nigeria, so the National Renal Care Policy implementation is long overdue. Awobusuyi spoke at the sideline of a valedictory lecture entitled “An Odyssey with the Kidney, the Purifying […] Early onset of kidney disease call for national renal care policy implementation Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Foreign Affairs minister, BDAN Chairman urge cryptocurrency taxation to boost Nigeria’s revenue

Tribune Online Foreign Affairs minister, BDAN Chairman urge cryptocurrency taxation to boost Nigeria’s revenue Prominent voices in Nigeria’s economic and policy space have renewed calls for the taxation of cryptocurrencies, underlining the need for comprehensive regulatory frameworks to manage the rise of digital assets. Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf M. Tuggar, and the Chairman of the Bank Directors Association of Nigeria (BDAN), Mr. Mustapha Chike-Obi, made separate […] Foreign Affairs minister, BDAN Chairman urge cryptocurrency taxation to boost Nigeria’s revenue Tribune Online

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1 week ago Don calls for stronger policy, funding to drive organic agric

By Vincent Kalu The Deputy Dean, College of Agricultural Economics, Rural Sociology and Extension (CAERSE) at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Abia State, Dr Blessing Ada Ahamefule, has called for the urgent implementation of robust national policies and increased funding to drive the growth of organic agriculture and agro ecology in Nigeria. Speaking […] The post Don calls for stronger policy, funding to drive organic agric appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NAPVID tasks FG on implementation of policies to protect children with disabilities

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The Executive Director, Network for the Advancement of People With Visible Disabilities (NAPVID), Edo State Chapter, Melody Omosah, has tasked government at all levels to implement policies that guarantee the safety and well being of children with disabilities across the country. He made the call while speaking on the theme, “Policy […] The post NAPVID tasks FG on implementation of policies to protect children with disabilities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NADDC DG, Osanipin, calls for policy regulations for NAIDP’s success

Tribune Online NADDC DG, Osanipin, calls for policy regulations for NAIDP’s success Director General/CEO of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Oluwemimo Osanipin, has stated that achieving the Automotive Industry Development Plan (NAIDP) and its desired outcomes necessitates careful initiation, recommendation, supervision, and regulation of policies and programmes aimed at promoting locally manufactured vehicles and components. According to him, the collective journey towards formulating the […] NADDC DG, Osanipin, calls for policy regulations for NAIDP’s success Tribune Online

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1 week ago NDIC Calls For Inputs To IADI Core Principles For Effective Deposit Insurance

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has called for comments from financial services industry stakeholders in the country, policy makers and the general public towards the ongoing revision of the International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI) Core Principles for Effective Deposit Insurance System. The proposed revision launched by IADI in May 2025, is a significant […]

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1 week ago NDIC seeks stakeholder input on IADI deposit insurance principles

NDIC has called for feedback from financial services industry stakeholders in the country, policy makers and the general public. read more NDIC seeks stakeholder input on IADI deposit insurance principles

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3 w. ago US Court Blocks Trump’s Move To Stop Harvard’s Enrollment Of Foreign Students

A United States judge, on Friday, temporarily blocked the Donald Trump administration from revoking Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students. The order has provided temporary relief to the thousands of international students who were faced with being forced to transfer under a policy that the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based university called a “blatant violation” of the […]

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3 w. ago Centre Backs Komolafe On $600bn Lifeline For Africa’s Energy Needs

The African Centre for Energy Investment and Policy (ACEIP) has thrown its weight behind the recent call by Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), for the continent to secure at least $600 billion annually in upstream oil and gas investment — a move the centre described as a […]

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3 w. ago Foundation Urges Banks To Provide Sign Language Interpreters For Inclusive Services

The Sharing Education and Learning for Life (SELL) Foundation has called on all banks across Nigeria to employ sign language interpreters to make financial services more accessible for persons with hearing impairments. Programme manager of the foundation Mr. Benji Benjamin, made the call in Bauchi on Wednesday during a one-day policy dialogue on inclusive services […]

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3 w. ago Shippers Council saves N31bn through automation of demurrage, freight rate

Tribune Online Shippers Council saves N31bn through automation of demurrage, freight rate Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has highlighted its impressive performance and called for critical policy and funding reforms at the just concluded 2025 Sectoral Retreat of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. The NSC’s Executive Secretary/CEO, Dr. Pius Akutah, disclosed that the council saved the Federal Government over N31 billion between January and June […] Shippers Council saves N31bn through automation of demurrage, freight rate Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Dangote Peugeot applauds Tinubu’s Nigeria First policy, calls for decisive implementation

By Moses Akaigwe   ”This is more than an economic policy. It is a call to national consciousness. Supporting made-in-Nigeria vehicles is a step towards building the Nigeria we all aspire to: Prosperous, self-sufficient and proud of its own.” The foregoing was how the management of Dangote Peugeot Nigeria Limited (DPAN), Kaduna, reacted to the […] The post Dangote Peugeot applauds Tinubu’s Nigeria First policy, calls for decisive implementation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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