By Joan Nwagwu Mr Festus Osifo, the President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), has urged women to take the lead in driving change in the oil and gas industry. He said they should also focus on building a lasting legacy within the sector.Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Experts have called for stronger collaboration among government institutions, financial service providers, community leaders and development partners to deepen financial inclusion in Northern Nigeria. They made the call on Wednesday in Abuja during the public presentation of a research report titled ‘Understanding Influence and Behaviour in NorthernContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says satellite towns are benefiting from the administration of President Bola Tinubu through infrastructure development and social services expansion. Wike made the remarks on Wednesday after inspecting ongoing projects in Abuja, noting that interventions now extended beyondContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The Federal Government says Jilli axis where the Nigerian Air Force carried out a precision counter-terrorism strike has been designated a high-risk zone with clear security advisories restricting civilian presence. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, said this in a statement in AbujaContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic Education Board (FCT UBEB) says it has concluded plans to establish vocational and technology centres across the six area councils of the FCT. Acting Executive Chairman of the Board, Mrs Florence Wenegieme, disclosed this at the maiden edition of science, technology,Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) has advised building professionals to keep up with government policies and new tax changes so they can stay relevant in the changing construction industry. Its Chairman, FCT Chapter, Mr John Zaki, made the call during the institute’s Annual General Meeting andContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic Education Board (FCT UBEB) is building a generation of problem-solvers, innovators, and entrepreneurs who will drive sustainable growth and development in the FCT and the country. Dr Danlami Hayyo, Mandate Secretary, FCT Education Secretariat, stated this in Abuja on Tuesday atContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, has lauded the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for providing enabling environments for private businesses to thrive in FCT. Gbajabiamila gave the commendation during the Collaboration and Franchise Sign-Off between HyperCity, a Nigeria’sContinue Reading
By Christian Njoku The National Assembly Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) on Tuesday, undertook an inspection tour of ongoing projects in Cross River. During the exercise, the committee evaluated the performance, transparency and impact of ongoing NDDC projects across the state. Speaking at a meeting with Gov. BasseyContinue Reading
Privacy By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Federal Government says it is investigating the activities of some ‘sharp sharp’ loan operators over alleged violation of data privacy of customers. The National Commissioner, Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Mr Vincent Olatunji, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
