By Angela Atabo The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) has recorded ₦152.4 billion in National Housing Fund (NHF) collections for 2025, representing a 48 per cent increase over the ₦103 billion generated in 2024. The Managing Director and Chief Executive of FMBN, Shehu Osidi, disclosed this on Wednesday inContinue Reading
By Amina Ahmed The Nigerian Women in Information and Technology (NIWIIT) says challenges such as underrepresentation, bias and limited access to resources still persist for girls studying Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) courses. The Chairperson of NIWIIT, Bauchi Chapter, Dr Fatima Zambuk, noted this at a one-day programme it organisedContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker The Senate multi-committee budget defence meetings are crucial for scrutinising government spending plans and policy priorities ahead of the upcoming fiscal cycle. Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta), who represents Delta North Senatorial District and Chairman, Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation, said this while speaking to some journalistsContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Mr Valentine Achum, an advocacy expert, has called for sustained enforcement, legislative backing and technological strengthening of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) as the initiative enters its second decade. Achum, Advocacy Lead for Equal Trade Alliance based in The Hague, made the call in a statementContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged estate developers to adhere to regulatory standards, maintain professionalism in title documentation, and ensure quality construction and estate management. Shettima made the call at the groundbreaking of Summit Estate Global in Apo Dutse, Abuja. The project was organised by Summit EstateContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko, Chancellor of the Sports University of Nigeria, Idumuje-Ugboko, Delta, has called for greater collaboration between government institutions and private stakeholders to build a sustainable, competitive football structure in the country. Nwoko, who represents Delta North Senatorial District, and Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on SportsContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo Members of the National Assembly Joint Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity have called for investments in the Federal Government’s ICT institutions. Rep. Stanley Adedeji, Chairman, House Committee on Digital and Information Technology, made the call after the committee inspected the Galaxy Backbone (GBB) Ltd. National Shared ServiceContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha Vice-Chancellor of European University of Nigeria (EUN), Abuja, Prof. Emmanuel Ibezim, says the institution will ‘disrupt’ Nigeria’s tertiary education landscape through innovation, global partnerships and skills-driven learning. Ibezim made this known on Friday in Abuja at a news conference to unveil the university, with the theme:Continue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi QNET, a direct-selling wellness company, has collaborated with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Police, among others, to ensure compliance and protect consumers from brand misuse and fraud The company’s Deputy Regional General Manager, Mr Cherif Abdoulaye, disclosed on Thursday, at a mediaContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) and Learn2Earn have partnered to train 1million Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineers in tech in the next 10 years. The partnership was formalised during a courtesy visit by Learn2Earn’s CEO, Kesiah Valkin, to DBI’s President, David Daser, on Wednesday in Abuja. The NewsContinue Reading
