By Vivian Emoni The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) says requests for the review of the remuneration of political and public office holders will receive fair consideration as it continues its ongoing payment review exercise. Dr Bello Shehu, Chairman of the commission, gave the assurance on Wednesday inContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Philip Shaibu, the Director-General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS) has called for stronger collaboration between the public and private sectors to unlock the economic potential of sports. Shaibu made the call on Tuesday while speaking at the Nigeria Employers’ Summit in Abuja. He commended theContinue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu A don, Prof. Samuel Egwu, has warned that 2027 general elections may weaken Nigeria’s electoral integrity unless Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) holds political parties accountable. Egwu, of Department of Political Science, University of Jos, gave the warning at the Centre for Democracy and Development West AfricaContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government has urged African countries to accelerate African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) implementation to drive industrialisation, digital trade and shared prosperity. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, made the call at the 18th Meeting of the AfCFTA Council of Ministers ResponsibleContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has called for stronger collaboration between regulators and legal professionals to enhance regulatory certainty and attract investment into Nigeria’s petroleum sector. The Chief Executive of NMDPRA, Malam Rabiu Umar, made the call at its 2026 General Counsel andContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, has directed petroleum marketers to immediately reflect the recent decline in global oil prices by reducing the pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and other petroleum products. Lokpobiri, gave the directive at the 2026 Nigerian Midstream andContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Nigeria and other West African countries have renewed their commitment to ending Gender-Based Violence (GBV) by empowering male champions and traditional and religious leaders to transform harmful social norms and advance gender equality. The renewed commitment was made at the close-out high-level convening of the Leadership, Engagement,Continue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue Social Transparency and Youth Leadership Advancement Initiative (STYLAI), a Civil Society Organisation (CSO), has urged the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to expand its intervention programmes beyond Abuja and state capitals. The Executive Director of STYLAI, Mr Jacob Okpanachi, said this in anContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Registrar of the Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board of Nigeria (MRTBN), Dr Yusuf Rufai, has urged government action. Rufai called for stronger rehabilitation financing and expansion of the country’s physiotherapy workforce. He said the measures would improve access to quality rehabilitation services for Nigerians requiring specialised care.Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, Former Managing Director, Nigerian Export Processing Zone Authority (NEPZA), says rebuilding cotton production, improving infrastructure and expanding industrial parks will drive sustainable growth in Nigeria’s textile sector. Adesugba, an expert on Investment Promotion and Economic Development, said this in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
