By Okeoghene Akubuike The Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards (SPESSE), a World Bank-funded project, has strengthened Nigeria’s procurement reforms through a novel certification programme introduced by the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP). This is according to a statement by Zira Nagga, Head of Press and Public Relations, BPPContinue Reading
By Nana Musa The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has approved a 1,173 per cent upward review of pensions for 2,116 retirees under the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), and paid 8.70 billion arrears to 2,116 retirees. The Director-General pf PenCom, Ms Omolola Oloworaran made this known in a statementContinue Reading
By Vivian Emon The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has appealed to Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra to reconsider the one-week closure of Onitsha Main Market. The appeal is contained in a letter written by the ACCI President, Chief Emeka Obegolu, and made available to News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, Jan 27, 2026 (NAN) A renowned economist, Prof. Ken Ife, says the delay in releasing the communiqué of the January meeting of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) can pose fiscal challenges. Ife, the Lead Consultant on Private Sector Development to the ECOWAS Commission, said thisContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has assured affected oil producing states that it would ensure justice and fairness in resolving disputes over the location of oil and gas wells. Dr Mohammed Shehu, Chairman of the RMAFC, gave the assurance in Abuja on Monday whileContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo Abuja, Jan. 26, 2026 (NAN) The UNICCON Group of Companies has unveiled an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered ‘kamikaze’ drones while partnering with the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) to meet specific security needs. The Chairman of UNICCON Group, Prof. Chuks Ekwueme, unveiled the drones during theContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has described the signing of the concession agreement for Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu as a major boost for the South-Eastern economy. Dr Jobson Ewalefoh, Director-General, ICRC, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, described the agreement as a milestone in FederalContinue Reading
Taxpayers By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, Jan. 24, 2026 (NAN) The Office of the Tax Ombud has assured Nigerian taxpayers of improved protection and fair treatment as it implements guidelines designed to safeguard taxpayer rights, strengthen trust, and enhance voluntary tax compliance. A statement issued in Abuja on Saturday by ChukwudiContinue Reading
By Constance Athekame Abuja, Jan.22, 2026 (NAN) The National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) says it plans to start the training of 4000 meter installers in the first quarter of 2026 in collaboration with the Presidential Metering initiative. The Director-General of NAPTIN, Alhaji Ahmed Nagode, said this at aContinue Reading
By Nana Musa Abuja, Jan. 22, 2026 (NAN) The Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite says the Sustainable Integrated Productive Communities (SIPC) project between the Federal Government and Niger State Government would deliver housing for Nigerians. Uzoka-Anite, who said this while receiving Certificate of Occupancy (C of O)Continue Reading
