Outage By Constance Athekame The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), has attributed the power outage in some parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to a technical fault on the feeder serving the areas. The company made this known in a statement posted on its X handle in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Money Lenders Association, in commemoration of the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD), has pledged to revolutionise the lending space in support of women-owned businesses, enabling them to fulfill their potential. President of the association, Mr Gbemi Adelekan, made this known in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
Salaries By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF),has clarified that there are no shortfalls in salaries paid to federal workers in January and February. The OAGF made the clarification in a statement issued by Bawa Mokwa, the Director, Press and Public Relations in Abuja. MokwaContinue Reading
By Zainab Oyekan Dr Pam Wayas, Chairman, Plateau Internal Revenue Service, says the service generated N32.14 billion in 2024 and now has a target of N52 billion for 2025. Wayas, who disclosed this during a news conference in Jos, said that it was the first time the N30billion benchmark wasContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and some women industrialists have called for the implementation of policies that support work-life balance and gender equality. They made the call in Lagos at an event organised by MAN in commemoration of the International Women’s Day, annually celebrated on MarchContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Kebbi Government on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MSM Cement Ltd. to establish a cement factory with a capacity of three million tonnes per annum in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the MoU was signed by Gov. NasirContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government, on Friday, reiterated efforts towards promoting sustainable transportation and reducing carbon emissions in the country. The Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Enoh, said this while inaugurating the NEV T6 electric buses on Friday in Abuja. He said the initiative aligned with theContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike There is a need for the Federal Government to prioritise reforms that enhance infrastructure, financing, security, and ease of doing business to make Nigeria’s economy more conducive for production. Mr Benjamin Ekeyi, a Public Finance Management Expert said this in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Federal Government has pledged its commitment to implementing the End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Regulation to protect the environment and transform waste into economic opportunities. The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Sen. John Enoh, made this known at a stakeholders’ engagementContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Dr Augustine Kutu, an Assistant Professor, University of Western Ontario- Canada, says Nigeria’s proposed tax reform bills will foster a culture of tax compliance and expand the nation’s revenue streams. Kutu said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja.Continue Reading
