UNGCNN urges stronger accountability to advance business, human rights
2026-06-26
The UN Global Compact Network Nigeria (UNGCNN) has called for stronger private sector accountability to advance business and human rights practices.
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Religious, traditional institutions must champion national unity, peace– Emir Sanusi
2026-06-25
By Daniel Obaje The Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II, has urged religious and traditional institutions to champion peace, justice and national unity to strengthen social cohesion and promote sustainable development across Nigeria. Sanusi stated this at the 2026 National Social Cohesion Dialogue and public unveiling of the NigeriaContinue Reading
FG urged to strengthen guidance, counselling services in schools
2026-06-25
The Federal Government has been urged to strengthen Guidance and Counselling services in schools through adequate funding, policy support and the deployment of professional counsellors to enhance national development.Continue Reading
Only 20% of POS operators registered – CAC boss
2026-06-25
By Lucy Ogalue The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) says only about 20 per cent of Point of Sale (POS) operators in Nigeria are registered with the commission. Chairman of the CAC Board, Sen. Ibrahim Ida, said this during a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr OlanipekunContinue Reading
Lagos SSG urges Southwest LG secretaries to drive grassroots development
2026-06-25
By Florence Onuegbu The Lagos State Government has urged local government secretaries across the South-West to prioritise grassroots development and effective governance. The Secretary to the Lagos State Government (SSG), Mrs Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, gave the charge on Wednesday in Lagos. Continue Reading
FG unveils poverty intelligence lab to strengthen interventions
2026-06-25
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, says the newly unveiled National Poverty Intelligence Lab (NPIL) will strengthen effective response to ultimately reduce poverty in the country. Doro stated this in Abuja at the NPIL Project Kick-off and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)Continue Reading
Jaiz bank targets SME, retail banking expansion, penetration for growth in 2026
2026-06-25
By Ginika Okoye Jaiz Bank Plc says it is targeting the expansion of retail and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) banking penetration for growth in the 2026 financial year. Dr Haruna Musa, the Chief Executive Officer of Jaiz bank, said this while briefing newsmen at the bank’s 14th virtual AnnualContinue Reading
Shareholders approve Jaiz bank’s N150bn additional capital raise
2026-06-25
Shareholders approve Jaiz bank’s N150bn additional capital raise By Ginika Okoye Shareholders of Jaiz Bank Plc have backed the move to raise N150 billion additional capital through various financial instruments for the bank. The shareholders gave the backing at the bank’s 14th virtual Annual General Meeting in Abuja on Tuesday.Continue Reading
Edo tourism agency warns residents against dumping of refuse on moats
2026-06-25
By Monday Ajogun The Edo Tourism Agency has warned residents in the state capital against dumping refuse in moats spread across the city. The Director-General (D-G) of the agency, Mrs Vivian Elabor, gave the warning on Wednesday in Benin, at a news conference. Elabor noted that theContinue Reading
Terrorists financiers have no safe haven in Nigeria’s financial system -NFIU
2026-06-24
By Nana Musa The Federal Government says terrorists and their financiers have no safe haven in Nigeria’s financial system. This is contained in a statement issued by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NSC), released through the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), in Abuja on Wednesday. The declaration followed sanctions imposedContinue Reading