*Office of SDGs, HCD Africa, others educate Epe women on financial literacy The Lagos State Government on Wednesday restated its commitment to women’s empowerment and financial inclusion in hard-to-reach communities for them to be independent and self-reliant. The Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sustainable Development Goals, SDG, Dr. Oreoluwa Finnih, spoke READ MORE
President Tinubu says global collaboration is key to sustainable development
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assured a global audience Wednesday in the United Arab Emirates that Nigeria is ready to work with other nations to build a resilient, equitable, and sustainable world for all. President Tinubu spoke on the second day of the 2025 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week on “From Climate Imperatives into Economic Prosperity: READ MORE
FCCPC and NCC Sign MoU to boost consumer protection and fair competition in telecom sector
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Tuesday signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen regulatory collaboration in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector. The MoU, signed at the FCCPC headquarters in Abuja, marks a significant step toward enhanced consumer protection, fair competition, and streamlined regulatory oversight. READ MORE
Nigeria govt offers to support about 400,000 rice farmers to cultivate 200,000 hectares during dry season
The Federal Government has concluded plans to support not less than 400,000 farmers to cultivate 200,000 hectares for dry season rice farming in its phase two of support for farmers toward increased harvests and food security for Nigerians. Sen. Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, said this while briefing State House correspondents READ MORE
Nigeria customs records 117% increase in import value to N60.29trn in 2024
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it recorded 117.4 per cent increase in import value in 2024. The Comptroller-General (C-G) of the NCS, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja. Adeniyi said that the service processed imports with a Cost, Insurance, and Freight (CIF) value of N60.29 trillion in 2024, READ MORE
New Super Eagles coach Chelle signs two year contract, promises to introduce attacking style to team
Éric Chelle, the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles, says football is about scoring and he will introduce an attacking mentality to the senior men’s football national team. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Chelle made the remarks during his official unveiling at a colourful ceremony inside the Media Conference Room READ MORE
Lagos govt seeks informal sector cooperation on data collection for GDP growth
The Lagos State government through her Bureau of Statistics (LBS) in partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has urged the informal sector stakeholders for their cooperation in providing factual data that would mirror the true Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the state. The appeal was made during a READ MORE
Kogi govt commits N7b to upgrade of 88 healthcare centres
The Kogi State Government has committed N7 billion to upgrade 88 additional Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the state. Gov. Ahmed Ododo who made this announcement in Lokoja during the official handing over of sites to contractors for the upgrade of the 88 PHCs explained that these new PHCs would complement the ongoing upgrade READ MORE
Gov Makinde presents staff of office to new Alaafin
Governor Seyi Makinde has presented the the certificate and staff of office to the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade. The governor made the presentation at his office in Ibadan, the state capital on Monday. The governor approved Owoade’s appointment as the Alaafin-elect, in an announcement made in a statement on Friday READ MORE
Prof Nnaji recommends sufficient spinning reserves, SCADA to stabilise national grid
Prof. Barth Nnaji, former Minister of Power has recommended the need for sufficient spinning reserves and the full implementation of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to stabilise the national grid. He said in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that implementing SCADA would significantly enhance fault detection and READ MORE
NFF to unveil new Super Eagles’ Head Coach today
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will on Monday in Abuja present to the public the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Éric Chelle. A statement by Ademola Olajire, NFF’s Director of Communications on Sunday said the event has been scheduled for the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja by 11 a.m. Chelle’s appointment READ MORE
President Tinubu to attend sustainability summit in Abu Dhabi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday, January 11, to participate in the 2025 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2025). His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, invited President Tinubu to attend the Summit, which will take place in the emirate from January READ MORE
Gov Abiodun approves 2023/2024 promotion exercise for workers
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the conduct of the 2023 and 2024 promotion exercises for eligible civil/public servants in the state. A total of 26,764 civil/public servants spanning junior, senior, and management cadres across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the state government are expected to benefit from the exercises, which READ MORE
NNPC Boss Kyari reflects on journey at 60, from Almajiri pupil to CEO
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, on Wednesday reflected on his journey from being an Almajiri school pupil to leading Africa’s largest energy company. Kyari said this in a post on X to celebrate his 60th birthday, the retirement age for most public agency heads, on READ MORE
Kaduna govt plans to plant 10m trees in 4 yrs
The Kaduna State Government on Wednesday announced plans to plant 10 million trees in four years under its afforestation programme. The Commissioner of Environment, Abubakar Buba, who spoke to stakeholders in Kaduna, said the plan was geared towards mitigating the effects of climate change and protecting the environment. He said that the government READ MORE