By Adeola Akinbobola The Auditor-General for the Federation (AuGF), Shaakaa Chira, says public sector auditing is imperative in strengthening Nigeria’s democracy. Chira stated this while speaking with newsmen on the commemoration of the 2026 Democracy Day celebration in Abuja. While reflecting on the role of audit in strengthening democratic governance,Continue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Mr Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), was on Wednesday received the Central Bank of the Year Award at the Central Banking Awards ceremony held in London. This is contained in a statement issued by the Corporate Communications Department of the CBNContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Access Holdings Plc says its shareholders’ funds rose to N4.33 trillion in the 2025 financial year as the group continued with strengthening its capital base and positioning itself for long-term growth. The Chairman of Access Holdings, Mr Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, disclosed this at the company’s 4th Annual GeneralContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has assured investors operating in the Calabar Free Trade Zone (CFTZ) of the agency’s commitment to addressing security challenges. The Managing Director of NEPZA, Dr Olufemi Ogunyemi, said this at an interactive session with investors, security agencies and other stakeholdersContinue Reading
By Halima Muhammad The Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) says it is empowering women entrepreneurs through the Women Exporters in Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund to boost digital trade and export competitiveness. Mr Aliu Sadiq, Head, Corporate Communication of the NEPC, made this known in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Chairman of Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Ltd., Mr Foluso Phillips, has urged directors to integrate diplomacy, trade and geopolitical intelligence into corporate strategy for sustainable business growth. Phillips, who is also Chairman of Phillips Consulting Ltd., gave the advice on Wednesday in Lagos at the CharteredContinue Reading
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, says Nigeria’s is targeting a crude oil production output of 2.5 million barrels per day (mbpd).Continue Reading
By Nana Musa The Nigeria Police Force Pensions Ltd. has unveiled a WhatsApp Business platform to improve pension services and strengthen engagement with police personnel and retirees nationwide. Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja on Wednesday, Acting Managing Director, Mr Muhammad Dutse, described the application as user-friendly and accessible. HeContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Dr Adebowale Adedokun, Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has charged Federal Government agencies to adhere strictly to due procurement processes to ensure effective service delivery and value for money. This is contained in a statement signed by Zira Nagga, Head, Press and Public Relations, BPP, inContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) says institutions in Nigeria’s petroleum sector must remain innovative, agile and performance-driven to meet national development goals, amid evolving global energy transition and technological changes. Prof. Shu’aibu Aliyu, the Executive Secretary, PTDF, said this on Wednesday in Abuja at the MinistryContinue Reading
