By Perpetua Onuegbu A former INEC National Commissioner, Dr Mike Igini, has raised concern over some provisions of the Electoral Act 2026, warning that they could undermine electoral transparency and public confidence in the conduct of 2027 elections. Igini spoke on Thursday in Abuja at a stakeholders’ meeting organised byContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) is collaborating with the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) to showcase tourism potential of the country during the 2026 World Public Relations Forum (WPRF). The President and Chairman of Council of NIPR, Dr Ike Neliaku, gave the assurance when theContinue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu The Labour Party presidential candidate, Dr Chibuzo Okereke, has pledged to pursue a people-centred governance agenda anchored on human capital development, social justice and institutional reforms, if elected in the 2027 general elections. Okereke made the pledge at the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting for approvalContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Managing Director of the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), Dr Olufemi Ogunyemi, has reaffirmed the authority’s commitment to supporting investors. Ogunyemi, made the commitment at a meeting with some investors and government agencies in Calabar on Friday. He expressed NEPZA’s commitment towards improving the operatingContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) says institutions in Nigeria’s petroleum sector must remain innovative, agile and performance-driven to meet national development goals, amid evolving global energy transition and technological changes. Prof. Shu’aibu Aliyu, the Executive Secretary, PTDF, said this on Wednesday in Abuja at the MinistryContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Mrs Patience Oyekunle, has urged ministry staff and its agencies to strengthen accountability, performance and service delivery in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda. Oyekunle made the call on Wednesday in Abuja at the Ministry of Petroleum Resources’ 2026 ManagementContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has said that mining development grants would be awarded strictly on merit and not on the basis of personal connections. Alake stated this during the official unveiling of the Early-Stage Mineral Exploration and Research Grant Endowment (EMERGE) Programme,Continue Reading
By Justina Auta Religious leaders in Nigeria have called for the inclusion of faith-based perspectives in the development of national policies on Artificial Intelligence (AI), warning that unchecked adoption of the technology could undermine cultural, moral and spiritual values. The call was made on Tuesday in Abuja at a meetingContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government says it has unveiled opportunities for businesses to access one billion dollars AfCFTA Adjustment Fund Credit Facility aimed at boosting production, competitiveness and intra-African trade. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister, Industry, Trade and Investment, made this known at the second quarter 2026 meeting of theContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), has sought the support of the Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Otu V to strengthen and expand operations at the Calabar Free Trade Zone (CFTZ). The Managing Director of NEPZA, Dr Olufemi Ogunyemi, made the appeal during a courtesy visitContinue Reading
