By Kadiri Abdulrahman Heirs Energies Ltd., has sealed a 750 million dollars financing agreement with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). The agreement was signed by Mr Tony Elumelu, the Chairman of Heirs Holdings and Dr George Elombi, the President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Afreximbank, in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman A renowned Economist, Prof. Ken Ife, has advised the Federal Government to repeal the 2025 Appropriation Act and consolidate the new 2026 budget. Ife, the Lead Consultant on Private Sector Development to the ECOWAS Commission, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Chinenye Offor Dr Yusuf Yakub, the Director-General (D-G) Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) says Nigeria’s deployment exercise to the Eastern Caribbean countries is aimed at strengthening South-South Co-operation. Yakub said this during the deployment exercise of 18 Technical Aid Corps (TAC) volunteers bound for St. Kitts and Nevis. According toContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Federal Government has urged the Council of Mining Engineers and Geoscientists (COMEG) to uphold professional standards, critical in eliminating quackery in the mining and geoscientist industry. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, made the call at the 15th induction of COMEG new members onContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha The House of Representatives Committee on Public Service has commended the Administrator, Public Service Institute of Nigeria (PSIN), Ms Imeh Okon for enshrining excellence in the institute. The House Committee Chairman on Public Service, Rep. Sani Bala, gave the commendation during an oversight visit by the committeeContinue Reading
Okeoghene Akubuike The Engraced Ones Prayer Support and Advocacy Initiative, and NGO, has sought partnership with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to amplify awareness and advocacy for children living with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Representatives of the organisation made the appeal during a courtesy visit to NAN headquarters inContinue Reading
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to achieving improved performance in its 2026 validation under the global Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI).Continue Reading
Shift By Jessica Dogo Abuja, Dec 18, 2025 (NAN) The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, says the transition to a paperless civil service is a “defining milestone” in Nigeria’s journey toward modern governance. Speaking at the Paperless Civil Service Gala andContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni Abuja, Dec. 17, 2025 (NAN) The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Kingsley Udeh, says the inauguration of Abuja Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) BEST Centre will enhance digital skills acquisition and capacity building. Udeh said this while inaugurating the Business Entrepreneurship Skills and TechnologyContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has called on businesses to collaborate closely with tax professionals to comply with Nigeria’s new tax reforms and avoid unnecessary offences. The ACCI President, Chief Emeka Obegolu, made the call during a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday. ObegoluContinue Reading
