FG tasks investors on proper utilisation of NCDMB intervention funds

By Emmanuella Anokam The Federal Government has tasked investors in the country to utilise the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) intervention funds for the purpose they were meant for. Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil), made this known on Thursday during a facility tour ofContinue Reading

Poor implementation of anti graft laws fuel Nigeria’s corruption – Group

By Emmanuel Afonne The Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTPI) has identified poor implementation of anti graft laws as a major challenge in the fight against corruption in Nigeria. The Executive Director, CeFTPI, Dr Umar Yakubu said this  at a Criminal Justice Cohort Post-IACC Engagement Workshop organised byContinue Reading

Members of now-defunct APC women campaign council seek recognition in Tinubu’s government

By Dorcas Jonah Members of the now-defunct All Progressives Congress (APC) Women Campaign Council want President Bola Tinubu to appoint some of them into positions of authority to ensure inclusivity in his government. Elizabeth Otunbalogun, spokesperson of the group, told newsmen in Abuja that their being given appointment was necessaryContinue Reading

Africa Energy Bank: FG committed to meeting Sept. deadline

By Emmanuella Anokam The Federal Government has reiterated commitment to meet the September deadline set out for the commencement of the African Energy Bank (AEB). Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil), gave the assurance on Wednesday in Abuja when Dr Omar Ibrahim, Secretary-General, African Petroleum Producers’ OrganisationContinue Reading

Volunteers will boost Nigeria, China Tourism sector – Official

By Sarafina Christopher Mr Li Xuda, Cultural Counselor of the Chinese Embassy, says tourism volunteers will boost the tourism sector between Nigeria and China if strategically used. He said it would also strengthen the bilateral cooperation between both countries. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Li made the callContinue Reading

Africa to empower marginalised communities through natural resources

By Martha Agas The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, says the African continent is determined to empower its marginalised communities through its natural resources. Alake described Africa as endowed with natural resources, capable of driving its sustainable economic growth, particularly with the critical minerals needed for theContinue Reading