Foundation trains 2,800 farmers on sustainable agriculture, others in C’River
2026-03-25
Foundation trains 2,800 farmers on sustainable agriculture, others in C’RiverContinue Reading
BPP deploys 97 procurement officers to boost transparency in procurement
2026-03-25
By Okeoghene Akubuike Abuja, March 25, 2026(NAN) The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has deployed 97 Procurement Officers on grade levels 15 to 17 in MDAs to the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation. This is according to a statement by Zira Nagga, Head, Press andContinue Reading
Unstable power threatens sachet water, ice sellers’ businesses
2026-03-25
By Favour Ejiofor/ Veronica Dariya Abuja, March 25, 2026 (NAN) Some sachet water and ice block sellers in Kpeyegyi and Kurudu communities of the FCT have raised concerns over poor electricity supply, saying it is threatening their businesses. The traders told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday inContinue Reading
Adopt alternative dispute resolution to reduce litigation, ACCI urges business owners
2026-03-25
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) says Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) offers faster and cheaper options for settling business disputes, thereby, helping companies avoid lengthy litigation and financial losses. Mrs Hauwa Usman, Registrar General, Nigerian Chamber of Commerce Dispute Resolution Centre (ACCI, NCC-DRC), disclosed thisContinue Reading
Cardoso seeks continental collaboration to check cross‑border financial risks
2026-03-25
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso, has urged African financial regulators to strengthen cooperation in managing cross-border risks. Cardoso also restated the CBN’s commitment to entrenching robust corporate governance in Nigeria’s financial system. He spoke at the 4th Annual IMF/AFRITAC WestContinue Reading
ACCI advocates stronger role for women in dispute resolution
2026-03-24
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting women’s participation in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to enhance business growth for effective economic stability. The President of the chamber, Chief Emeka Obegolu, reaffirmed the commitment on Tuesday in Abuja, at the secondContinue Reading
BPP, CAC reaffirm commitment to transparency in public procurement
2026-03-23
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have reaffirmed their commitment to promoting transparency and accountability in public procurement. This is contained in a statement issued by Zira Nagga, Head, Press and Public Relations (BPP) on Monday in Abuja. Nagga said theContinue Reading
Home for the Needy Foundation: Reshaping future of IDPs
2026-03-23
By Deborah Coker, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Tada Ayuba was displaced from his community in Borno by the Boko Haram insurgency in 2014, and in the process, he lost his mum. He was homeless, hopeless, and traumatised until he found refuge in the Home for the Needy FoundationContinue Reading
Elumelu’s foundation commits $16m to empowering additional 3,200 young African entrepreneurs
2026-03-22
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) on Sunday unveiled 3,200 new beneficiaries with 5,000 dollars empowerment grant for young African entrepreneurs in its 2026 cohort. The Foundation said that the entrepreneurs would be funded via Heirs Holdings Group Companies, the European Commission, Seme City Development Agency, DEG, theContinue Reading
Tony Elumelu Foundation has supported 24,000 young African entrepreneurs, disbursed $100m – CEO
2026-03-21
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Somachi Chris-Asoluka, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), says the foundation has so far disbursed 100 million dollars to support 24,000 young African entrepreneurs since its inception in 2015. Chris-Asoluka said this in Abuja on Saturday at a news conference to heraldContinue Reading
