By Nana Musa The National President, Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Alhaji Abubakar Maigandi, says the Federal Government has promised to pay the outstanding bridging claims and resolve other issues soon. Maigandi said this in a statement issued by Ukadike Chinedu, IPMAN National Publicity Secretary inContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, said the telecoms sector’s regulatory framework and operations would be reviewed to reflect global best practices, with a greater focus on protecting infrastructure. Tinubu spoke at a meeting with an Airtel delegation led by Mr Sunil Mittal, Chairman, atContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Ministry of Youth Development and Heifer International, an NGO, has urged youths to leverage innovative agricultural technology to drive sustainable transformation in Nigeria’s agricultural sector. They made the call at the inauguration of the 2025 AYuTE Africa Challenge Nigeria on Thursday in Abuja. The News AgencyContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe The University for the Creative Arts (UCA), United Kingdom, says it is seeking collaborations with individuals, organisations, and governments, to boost Nigeria’s creative industry. The university’s Senior Regional Recruitment Manager, Seyi Agboola, said this during an interactive session with the media on Thursday in Lagos. Agboola,Continue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Dr Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, says the 50 per cent tariff increase for telecom companies will guarantee meaningful access to telecoms services for Nigerians. The minister said this while briefing State House Correspondents on Thursday. The minister had led Mr Sunil Mittal,Continue Reading
By Georgina Adegbie The Nigeria Aquatics Federation says it is taking steps to discover new swimming talents that will represent the country at various international competitions. Chinoye Aliyu, President, Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAF), said this while reeling out the programme of activities for the forthcoming “Swim to Future” kiddies championshipContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has appealed for the continued support of external solicitors of the corporation in facilitating debt recovery and assets realisation of failed banks. Mr Hassan Bello, the Managing Director of NDIC, made the appeal at the 2024 Sensitisation Seminar for External SolicitorsContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has urged oil companies operating in Nigeria to prioritise the development of their host communities. NEITI’s Executive Secretary, Dr Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, made the call at the official presentation of a Policy Brief on three per cent Operating Expenses (OPEX)Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Jonathan Chief Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, says Nigeria is at the forefront of climate resilience and food security innovation. Nnaji communicated this while addressing the Commonwealth Roundtable on Climate Finance and Food Security at Marlborough House, London, UK. Dr Robert Ngwu, Special AdviserContinue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi/David Adeoye Oyo State Government, in collaboration with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), on Thursday flagged off health insurance scheme for public primary school pupils. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the insurance scheme is a new initiative of Oyo State Health Insurance Agency (OYSHIA),Continue Reading
