By Emmanuel Oloniruha, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The quest for further reforms of the Electoral Act is gaining momentum as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections. At the centre of these conversations is a bill before the National Assembly proposing that all major elections– presidential, governorship, National AssemblyContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike The Federal Ministry of Environment has inaugurated a Systems House at Vitapur Plc to optimise the use of ozone- and climate-friendly polyurethane systems. The facility was inaugurated on Tuesday in Lagos, with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reportsContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Managing Director of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), Abba Bello, has commended the Federal Government’s recent six-month ban on shea nut exports. He described the move as a strategic step to support local processors and reduce production costs. Speaking at an interactive session with All progressivesContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Debt Management Office (DMO) on Tuesday urged sub-national entities in Nigeria to ensure effective debt management practices to ensure sustainable economic development. The Director-General of the DMO, Patience Oniha, gave the advice at a World Bank assisted workshop on “Borrowing Guidelines for Top Policy Makers ”Continue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has postponed the commencement date for the exclusive electronic submission of requests and documents to Monday, Sept. 8, 2025. The Director-General of BPP, Dr Adebowale Adedokun, disclosed this in a statement issued by the Bureau’s Head of Public Relations, Zira Nagga,Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Nigerian Economic Society (NSE) and key stakeholders have reaffirmed their commitment to driving economic transformation and improving financial stability in Nigeria. Prof. Adeola Adenikinju, President and Chairman of the NES Council, made this known during a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja to announce the society’sContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Director-General of the Debt Management Office (DMO), Patience Oniha, says synergy between the DMO and state governments is crucial for effective national debt management. Oniha said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the World Bank assisted workshopContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria(NCSCN) has condemned the recent media attack by the former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, on the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu. El-Rufai had alleged that the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) coordinates a policy ofContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade Residents of Wuse Zone 6 District in the FCT have raised concern over broken sewer lines, overflowing refuse and persistent leakages from water pipes across several streets. They warned that these issues could worsen pollution and pose serious health hazards. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reportsContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has signed a Production Sharing Contract (PSC) for Petroleum Prospecting Licences 2000 and 2001 with NNPC Limited and the TotalEnergies–Sapetro Consortium. Speaking at the signing ceremony on Monday in Abuja, NUPRC Chief Executive, Mr Gbenga Komolafe, described the agreement asContinue Reading
