By Mark Longyen The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says the ECOWAS Business Council (EBC), scheduled to be officially unveiled in September, will unlock regional private sector potential and deepen economic growth. ECOWAS Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture, Mrs Massandjé Toure-Litse, stated this at a steering committeeContinue Reading
By Nana Hauwa Musa Mr Abdu Mohammed, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), has urged collective commitment towards building a resilient, sustainable, and fair electricity sector. Mohammed, also the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NISO, said this at a stakeholder’s engagement with NISO Management on TarriffContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) on Tuesday held a high-level meeting with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to advance the Nigerian National Single Window (NSW) project. The meeting reviewed the collaboration between NCS and NSW Secretariat, agreeing on steps for integration and implementation. The discussions reflectedContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The National Association of Nigeria Professional Footballers (NANPF) has restated its commitment to players’ welfare and football safety in honour of Samuel Okwaraji. NANPF President, Mr Sunday Abe, said this on Monday at a memorial event held to mark the 36th anniversary of Okwaraji’s death. He saidContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says Nigeria’s economy has continued to receive positive recognition from global rating agencies, reflecting growing confidence in the country’s economic direction. Idris stated this after a meeting with Governor of Imo and Chairman of Progressive Governors’ Forum, HopeContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has approved further extension of ‘’grace period’’ for the enforcement of tinted glass permit to Oct. 2. The Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, announced this in a statement in Abuja on Monday. He said the approval followedContinue Reading
By Wandoo Sombo Five indigenes of Rivers have sued the Federal Government, Sole Administrator, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, and the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) to court over plans to conduct local government elections on Aug. 30. They said that the state government under the leadership of Ibas has fixedContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Malam Mohammed Idris, on Monday urged government information and public relations officers and media, to work with security agencies in combating fake news, hate speech, and divisive narratives. Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, made the call in Abuja at the opening of a trainingContinue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has commended President Bola Tinubu for his consistent interest in the welfare of retirees and pensioners across the country. Mr Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, NECA’s Director-General, gave the commendation in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. He said this reflects a deep recognitionContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The National Association of Nigerian Professional Footballers (NANPF) has urged the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to ensure due process in Adewale Adeyinka’s betting allegation case. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NPFL suspended the registration of Plateau United goalkeeper Adewale Adeyinka over allegationsContinue Reading
