Lawmaker advises PWDs to utilise skills acquisition centre for self esteem

By Blessing Ibegbu Rep. Jonathan Gaza (SDP-Nasarawa) has urged Persons with Disability (PWDs) to take advantage of the skills acquisition centre constructed by him to boost their self-esteem and achieve economic independence. Gaza, representing Karu, Keffi and Kokona Federal Constituency, gave the advice at the handing-over ceremony of the skillsContinue Reading

Agency reiterates commitment to support entrepreneurs to boost their businesses

By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Enterprises Agency (AEA) has reiterated its commitment to support entrepreneurs to promote business growth, particularly Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Dr Chudi Ugwuada-Ezirigwe, the Acting Managing Director, of the agency said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Abuja.Continue Reading

Stakeholders push for cooperatives to tackle affordable housing in Nigeria

By Angela Atabo Stakeholders have identified the cooperative society system as a viable solution for affordable housing in Nigeria. This was highlighted at the Cooperative Housing Conference 2025 (CHC2025), with the theme “Delivering Affordable Housing through Cooperatives” and the sub-theme “Digitalisation of Cooperative Housing Finance,” in Abuja. Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi,Continue Reading

FCTA inaugurates lottery regulatory office, invites applications from operators

By Okon Okon/Nana Musa The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has inaugurated the FCT Lottery Regulatory Office and called on lottery and gaming operators to submit applications for licenses to operate in the territory. Director-General of the Office, Mr Lanre Gbajabiamila, disclosed this during a news conference on Wednesday inContinue Reading

Nigeria harmonising laws to boost cross-border trade – Shettima

By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria is harmonising its laws to make cross-border commerce more seamless, secure, and scalable. Shettima said this on Monday while inaugurating the oversight committee for the Fourth African Union (AU) Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Forum, in Abuja. The News Agency ofContinue Reading

Backdated survey plan is scam, NIS warns

By Olatunde Ajayi The Chairman, Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS), Oyo State Branch, Mr Lamidi Waheed, says many Nigerians have been scammed in their quest for cheap services through backdated survey plans. Waheed told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan that such a so-called backdated survey plans wouldContinue Reading