From Left: Hon. Dachung Bogos, former Deputy Chairman House Committee on Anti Corruption, The Executive Secretary Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Dr Hamid Bobboyi and Prof. Olatunde Babawale, Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN) Provost during a three-day capacity-building workshop for SUBEBs FCT-UBEB officials on Tuesday in Abuja By Isaac AregbesolaContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, admitted Isaac Bristol, popularly known on his X handle as “PIDOM Nigeria,” to a N5 million bail with one surety in the like sum. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling on his bail application moved by his lawyer, DejiContinue Reading
(L-R) Mr Ola Olukoyede, Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), with Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman, NSWG, NEITI and Mr Ikenga Ugochinyere, Chairman House Committee on Downstream Petroleum By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) says outstanding collectible revenuesContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) on Friday started a Transport Fare Drop Programme across the country. The programme, which kicked off in Abuja, is aimed at ramping up the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a cleaner, more affordable alternative to fuel, Mr MichaelContinue Reading
By Ezra Musa The Coalition of Kaduna Political Groups says the unity and well-organised structure of the All Progressive Congress (APC), has enhanced its perception as a credible party among voters. The coalition stated this in a statement signed by its Co-conveners, Mr Ibrahim Kachia and Solomon Maiyaki. Other signatoriesContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Stakeholders have advocated legal and regulatory structures aimed at addressing business recovery challenges for economic growth, financial stability and long-term recovery. They made the call at the Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BRIPAN) annual international conference on Thursday in Lagos. The News AgencyContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Nigeria Integrated Water Resources Management Commission (NIWRMC) has announced its decision to adopt Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism to resolve water management disputes in the country. Mrs Sakinatu Abbo-Jimeta, Acting Executive Director of NIWRMC, announced this at a workshop on Conflict Management for Enforcing the WaterContinue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye The Senate on Thursday at plenary passed a bill seeking to establish the South West Development Commission. The passage of the bill followed the adoption of the report of the Committee on Special Duties presented by the Chairman, Sen. Kaka Shehu (APC-Borno). Shehu, in his presentation saidContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Ali M. Ali, says a former Military Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, will chair the international lecture on insecurity and the fight against corruption, organised by the agency. Ali said this when he led theContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo/Emmanuel Olorniruha Godspeed Leadership and Mentorship Development Initiative (GLEMDI), an NGO, has trained Head Boys and Girls in secondary schools to foster effective leadership. At GLEMDI’s annual leadership retreat in the Federal Capital Territory, its Executive Director, Mr Habila Kayit, emphasised the importance of cultivating leadership skills inContinue Reading
