By Vivian Emoni The Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) has secured a Bbb+ rating from Agusto & Co. Ltd., reflecting its strong financial standing and reliability among development finance institutions (DFIs) in Nigeria. In its 2024 financial report, NEXIM declared an operating profit of N30.47 billion, more than double the N13.75Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Governor of Plateau, Mr Caleb Mutfwang, says the goods and services produced and branded in his area demonstrate quality and uniqueness of the state. The governor said this at the Plateau Special Day in the ongoing 20th Abuja International Trade Fair (AITF), in Abuja. Mutfwang, calledContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has called for the full adoption of state-led rural electrification programmes to accelerate access to power and reduce heavy dependence on the federal grid. The society made the call in Abuja at its 29th October Lecture with the theme: “Evaluating Nigeria’sContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Nigerian Library Association (NLA) has commended the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, for her initiative in raising N20.7 billion to support the completion of the National Library headquarters in Abuja. In a statement signed by its President, Dr Lawal Umar, and Secretary, Dr Amogu Kalu, onContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne Habu Gumel, President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), has described the death of Ifedayo Akindoju, the President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), as a major blow to the country’s sports community. Gumel communicated this on Saturday in a statement issued on his behalf by TonyContinue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) FCT Command has conducted a route march to boost resilience and mental health of personnel for better service delivery. The FCT Commandant of the Corps, Olusola Odumosu, said that a major part of the exercise was to enable allContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), Dr Umaru Kwairanga, has commended Ethiopia’s leadership for its economic progress and expressed optimism about stronger ties between Nigeria and Ethiopia. Kwairanga gave the commendation in his address at a presidential dinner held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This wasContinue Reading
Security By Sumaila Ogbaje Stakeholders have called for stronger collaboration between corporate organisations, security agencies, and local communities to enhance security and social development at the grassroots level. They made the call during a Community Security Dialogue organised by the Pan-African United Development Network (PAUDEN) held on Saturday in Katampe,Continue Reading
By Polycarp Auta President Bola Tinubu has called on Plateau residents to be peaceful and unite for the progress and growth of the nation. Tinubu made the call while speaking at the Funeral Service of Nana Lydia Yilwatda on Saturday in Jos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports thatContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Nigeria on Friday defeated Saudi Arabia 3-2 in a Group F match at the FIFA U20 World Cup in Talca, Chile. The win earned the Flying Eagles three points and boosted their chances of reaching the Round of 16. Nasiru Salihu opened scoring for Nigeria in theContinue Reading
