FG reaffirms commitment to balanced regional development

By Funmilayo Adeyemi Dr Mariam Masha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Regional Programmes, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening balanced and inclusive regional development. Masha made the remark on Thursday at a High-Level Stakeholders’ Engagement on Regional Development in Abuja. She said regional development remained central to PresidentContinue Reading

NSE, IT firm donate engineering software to 15 Nigerian universities

By Angela Atabo The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), in collaboration with MIDAS IT of India, has donated engineering software packages valued at 17.4 million dollars to 15 Nigerian universities. The NSE said the gesture was aimed at boosting engineering education and strengthening practical design knowledge among students in civil,Continue Reading

Institute urges oil firms to strengthen financial discipline

By Aderogba George The Chartered Institute of Treasury Management (CITM) has called on oil and gas companies in Nigeria to strengthen their financial management systems and adopt prudent treasury practices to avoid insolvency. The call follows the recent receivership of Nestoil Limited, whose Lagos headquarters was sealed after a FederalContinue Reading

Nigeria’s ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda driving investors’ confidence- Aide

By Emmanuella Anokam The Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Ms Olu Verheijen, says Nigeria’s “Renewed Hope” agenda is driving investors’ confidence through clear governance, transparency, and data-driven energy policies. Verheijen said this while speaking on the panel session tagged “Incentivising Sustainable Growth through Government Energy Policies” at theContinue Reading

UN remains epicentre of global governance —Bande

By Busayo Onijala Former Nigerian Permanent Representative to the United Nations and 74th President of the General Assembly, Prof Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, says the UN remains central to global governance.  He noted that in spite of criticism, the UN still provides a framework for peace, security, human rights and sustainable developmentContinue Reading

MAN seeks stronger collaboration to revive textile, leather industries

By Rukayat Moisemhe The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called for deeper collaboration across the textile and leather value chain to drive revival and competitiveness. Mr Segun Ajayi-Kadri, Director-General of MAN, made the call at the Textile, Wearing Apparel, Carpet, Leather and Footwear Sectoral Group AGM on Wednesday inContinue Reading

Senate approves 14-year jail term for sexual harassment In tertiary institutions

By Naomi Sharang The Senate has approved a bill prescribing up to 14 years imprisonment for educators convicted of sexually harassment of students in tertiary institutions. The move comes amid recurring reports of lecturers coercing students for grades, admission advantages and other academic favours. The bill titled Sexual Harassment ofContinue Reading

Lawmakers push for stronger synergy in emergency management

By Philomina Attah Lawmakers have called for stronger legislative synergy with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to boost Nigeria’s capacity for effective emergency management. Sen. Kaka Lawan, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Special Duties, made the call on Wednesday at a NEMA legislative retreat in Abuja. The retreatContinue Reading