By Aderogba George Dr Ojukwu Nzube, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency of the FCT, has pledged to prioritise youth empowerment, healthcare improvement and economic development if elected into the green chamber in 2027. Nzube made the pledge in an interview with newsmen, following his endorsementContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Policy Vault Africa, a government affairs and regulatory advisory firm, has won the Best Policy and Compliance Company of the Year 2026 award at the Gaming Tech Summit Africa (GTSA) Awards held in Nairobi, Kenya. Partner at Policy Vault Africa, Mr Ikechukwu Ofuani, made this known inContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Financial experts have urged the Federal Government and private sector players to sustain policy reforms, strengthen institutions and embrace corporate adaptability as key drivers of competitiveness and long-term economic growth in Nigeria They made the call on Tuesday in Lagos at the PEARL Awards summit themed: “PolicyContinue Reading
Mr Hary Andriantavy of the African Association for Rural Electrification (CLUB-ER) during his presentation on the sub-theme: “The Impact of Energy Access on Rural Economies: Agro-Processing and Livelihoods,” on Wednesday in Dakar, Senegal. By Mark Longyen An energy expert, Mr Hary Andriantavy of the African Association for Rural Electrification (CLUB-ER),Continue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos, has described hosting of Lagos Studies Association (LSA) Conference as an opportunity to project Africa’s vast potential to the global community through scholarship, research and intellectual engagement. At a news conference on Tuesday to herald the week-long event, the Vice-Chancellor of the university,Continue Reading
Mr Williams Baidoe, ECOWAS Acting Director, Energy and Mines, during his presentation at the ongoing delocalised meeting of ECOWAS Parliament in Dakar, Senegal, on Wednesday. By Mark Longyen The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it is targeting an increase in the share of renewable energy in WestContinue Reading
By Patience Omoha A Wuse Zone 2 Magistrates’ Court, Abuja, on Wednesday adjourned until July 20 the alleged N35 million financial misappropriation case instituted by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) against its former National Chairman, Shehu Gabam. The court’s decision follows the non-availability of a bank statement expected to beContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Senate on Tuesday through its Public Accounts Committee, vacated the query of N62.2 billion under remittance, slammed on Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) by the office of Auditor General of the Federation in the 2019 audit report. This followed the resolve of the committee which had anContinue Reading
By Martha Agas Dr Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, has said that de-risking tools such as guarantees were key to advancing climate adoption efforts and economic transformation of nations, including Nigeria. Alake stated this on Tuesday at a high-level stakeholders’ roundtable on mainstreaming financial guarantees in Nigeria,Continue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The 2027 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Dr Adewole Adebayo, has expressed opposition to the proposed deregistration of some political parties, saying the move raises concerns about political participation and democratic development. Adebayo, in a statement on Tuesday, said there was no constitutional orContinue Reading
