By Talatu Maiwada The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) says it has disbursed over N1 trillion in empowerment loans since 2015, with 62 per cent of the beneficiaries being women. DBN’s Managing Director, Mr Tony Okpanachi disclosed this on Tuesday in Yola during an empowerment programme for women. Okpanachi wasContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says in spite of economic and logistical challenges, it succeeded in redefining the 2025 Hajj operations in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu. The Chairman/CEO of NAHCON, Prof. Abdullahi Usman, said this while briefing stakeholders on theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Presidency has dismissed recent criticisms by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on rising hunger, asserting that Nigeria is making steady economic progress under President Bola Tinubu. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Monday in Abuja. Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has concluded his vacation ahead of schedule and will return to Abuja on Tuesday to resume official duties. This is contained in a statement by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Monday in Abuja. Tinubu left for France on Sept. 4 to spend partContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha An Economist and Data Analyst, Mr Daramola Omoyele, has advised the Federal Government to harmonise the multiple identification numbers in operation in the country. Omoyele, a Chartered Accountant with a Masters Degree in Economics and Data Analytics, said this on Sunday in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
Human Resources must evolve from policy custodian to allocator of options and bastions of positioning if organisations are to withstand climate shocks, geopolitical risk and technology upheaval, Dr Alim Abubakre told delegates at the CIPM UK Confab in Bradford. In a statement by Mr Tominiyi Oni, former Group HR DirectorContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory The Unveiling and Rebranding Nigeria Initiative (URNI) says it is collaborating with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) to mobilise the estimated 17 million Nigerians abroad. The partnership, it said, aims to project a positive image of the country and drive national development. URNI Chairman, Board ofContinue Reading
By Joy Odigie Dr Jobson Ewalefoh, Director-General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission, has inaugurated a non-governmental organisation focused on improving the quality of education in underserved communities. Ewalefoh unveiled the NGO called Jobson Ewalefoh Foundation at a dinner to celebrate his 50th birthday anniversary in Abuja. He said educationContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The International Press Institute (IPI), a global body committed to protecting press freedom and the free flow of information, has raised concern over the recent cases of media repression in the country. Mr Musililu Mojeed, President, IPI Nigeria, raised the alarm at a dinner organised by theContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and the Equipment Leasing Registration Authority (ELRA), have pledged to strengthen collaboration to enhance compliance, accountability and transparency in Nigeria’s procurement processes. This is contained in a statement by the Director-General of the BPP, Dr Adebowale Adedokun, on Friday in Abuja.Continue Reading
