By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Federal Government, through the Debt Management Office (DMO) has offered two FGN savings bonds for subscription at N1,000 per unit. According to a release by the DMO, the first offer is a two-year FGN savings bond due on Feb. 11, 2028 at interest rate of 145.356Continue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Prof. Abdullahi Usman, has reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to early preparations for the 2026 Hajj exercise. Usman made this known in a statement by his Technical Assistant on Media, Ahmad Muazu, on Sunday in Abuja. He alsoContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo Abuja, Jan. 30, 2026 (NAN) The Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy says it has partnered with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) to drive digital transformation for sustainability and development in Nigeria. The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Nadungu Gagare, made this known at itsContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has issued a disclaimer on a press release issued by its Head of Press and Public Relations, Zira Zakka Nagga. The said press release is in connection with a suit by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Constance Athekame The Transmission Company of Nigeria(TCN) says the ABUJA Feeding Scheme Project will add about 624 Megawatts to the national grid when completed. Mr Olugbenga Ajiboye, Executive Director, Transmission Service Provider (TSP),TCN, made this known when he led the company’s team on an inspection tour of the on-goingContinue Reading
By Martha Agas Stakeholders have called for urgent action to close methane accountability gaps, warning that unchecked emissions threaten lives, degrade the environment and undermine Nigeria’s climate commitments. They made the call on Thursday in Abuja at a closed-door stakeholder dialogue and documentary screening on human cost of methane emissionsContinue Reading
By Constance Athekame Abuja, Jan.28,2026(NAN) Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue says the state plans to establish an energy commission to coordinate energy investments. Alia disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) Roundtable Engagement with Benue State. The roundtable had as its theme, “From Strategy toContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso, on Wednesday, hosted a delegation from British International Investment (BII). A statement from the CBN said the BII delegation was led by its Chair, Ms Diana Layfield and the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, MrContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC) has called for the establishment of a National Cargo Consolidation Policy Framework to ensure effective implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). SEREC made the call in its January bulletin made available to newsmen by its Head ofContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has assured prospective investors of a transparent, merit-based and competitive process for Nigeria’s 2025 Oil and Gas Licensing Round. The commission said that only applicants with strong technical, financial credentials, professionalism and credible plans would proceed to the criticalContinue Reading
