By Patricia Amogu A group, Women for Women Community, Plateau Chapter, has called for greater inclusion, fairness and equal political participation for women ahead of the forthcoming elections. The call was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday and jointly signed by the group’s Convener, Mrs Rhoda Jahota; Coordinator, MrsContinue Reading
By Nana Musa Abuja, May 12, 2026 (NAN) The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, says the ongoing tax reforms are designed to build a global competitive, equitable and fiscally sustainable economy. Oyedele said this during the 28 annual tax conference of the CharteredContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe Nigerian business leaders, policymakers, and professional coaches on Tuesday urged a shift from command-style leadership to influence-driven leadership to rebuild trust, strengthen governance, and prepare the next generation of leaders. They made the call during the International Coaching Week (ICW) 2026 Conference on Tuesday in Lagos. TheContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Lagos on Tuesday praised the state government for improving facilities at its temporary orientation camp, describing them as more befitting. The NYSC Lagos State Coordinator, Mrs Christina Salmwang, made the commendation at the closing ceremony of the 2026 BatchContinue Reading
By Oladapo Udom The Managing Director, Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), Dr John Asein, has called for effective leadership, digital transformation and intelligent enforcement to combat piracy. Asein made this call at a management retreat on ‘Strategic Leadership, Digital Transformation and Effective Copyright Enforcement in a Knowledge-Driven Economy’, heldContinue Reading
Nze Henry Nnebe, National President, Federal Polytechnic Oko Alumni Association, has inaugurated a 15-member committee for the institution’s 40th anniversary celebration.Continue Reading
Olusegun Aribike The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has commended the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC) for reforms aimed at tackling estimated billing and improving consumer protection in Lagos electricity market. The FCCPC gave the commendation in a statement signed by its Director, Corporate Affairs, MrContinue Reading
Initiatives By Kadiri Abdulrahman Makkah, May 13, 2026 (NAN) Saudi Arabia has unveiled massive initiatives to ease the 2026 Hajj, Umrah experiences. The Saudi General Authority for Media Regulation, on Tuesday took media delegations to the 2026 Hajj to some religious, historical and heritage landmarks in the city ofContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The Federal Government says it remains committed to promoting Nigeria’s economic, cultural and tourism potential worldwide through a comprehensive national compendium highlighting opportunities in all states and the FCT. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, stated this when a delegation from the NigerianContinue Reading
By Salamat Abu The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for stronger collaboration among government agencies, civil society groups, and other stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of Nigeria’s National Action Plan (NAP) 2024-2026 on human rights. The appeal came during a state consultative meeting held on Monday in LokojaContinue Reading
