By Lucy Ogalue The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has launched a N500 million zero-interest Grow Fund for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country. SMEDAN Director-General, Charles Odii, announced the initiative during an engagement with the Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Niger, has convened a stakeholders meeting to assess preparedness status for rapid response to the anticipated 2026 flood season and other related emergencies. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports in Minna on Thursday that the meeting was organised inContinue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze/Oluwatope Lawanson The Lagos State Government has called for sustained investment in digital infrastructure, education and skills development to ensure inclusive growth and broaden participation in the nation’s digital economy. The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, made the call on Thursday while receiving the PublicContinue Reading
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus The National League of Veteran Journalists (NALVEJ), Kwara Chapter, has appointed a three-man committee to conduct its election. A statement issued on Friday in Ilorin by the committee’s Chairman, Mr Yinusa Giwa, said that Hadjia Bilikis Oladimeji would serve as secretary while Mr Jacob Ayanda would serveContinue Reading
By Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe The Yaba Lions Club, District 404A3, on Thursday inaugurated four toilets it refurbished at the Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) Staff Primary School, Lagos, as part of its community service. At the inauguration, the Governor, Lions International District 404A3 Nigeria, Mrs Mary Onu, said the projectContinue Reading
By Okon Okon The Federal Government has upgraded the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System Human Resources Module (IPPIS HR) with employee self-service application features. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the newly improved IPPIS HR module is aimed at improving civil servants’ access to personnel information andContinue Reading
By Toba Ajayi Malam Raheem Abdulbaki, General Manager, Kwara Public Procurement Agency (KWPPA), has described public procurement as a critical component of governance and administration requiring accountability, transparency and providing value for expenses. Abdulbaki said this at a one-day training for management and staff members of the Kwara State UniversityContinue Reading
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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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
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
