ICPC seeks stronger alliance with lawmakers to fight corruption
2026-07-16
ICPC seeks stronger alliance with lawmakers to fight corruptionContinue Reading
NEPC seeks funding for ECOWAS trade promotion network
2026-07-16
By Halima Muhammad The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Mrs Nonye Ayeni, has urged members of the ECOWAS Trade Promotion Organisation (TPO) to seek alternate funding for its activities. Ayeni said this in a statement issued by the Head, Corporate Communications,NEPC, Mr Aliu Sadiq onContinue Reading
NEPC facilitates N979m WEIDE grant for 128 women-owned businesses
2026-07-16
By Halima Muhammad The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) says it has facilitated the disbursement of grant to 128 women-owned export-oriented Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The grant worth 710,000 dollars (N979.8 million) was given under the Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) fund. The Executive Director/CEO ofContinue Reading
FG releases 2026 Common Entrance results, 10 candidates emerge overall best
2026-07-16
By Edith Tsokar The Federal Government has released the results of the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE), with 10 candidates emerging as the highest scorers after each recorded 202 out of the maximum obtainable 210 marks. The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, announced the results duringContinue Reading
Abuja City Walk, a window to multi-billion-dollar future – Tinubu
2026-07-16
By Philip Yatai President Bola Tinubu has described the Abuja City Walk, a 250-hectare mixed-use urban mega project as “a window to a multi-billion-dollar future” for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, made the remarks while unveiling the city walk’s Sales Office and ExperienceContinue Reading
POWA president urges women to embrace resilience, empowerment
2026-07-16
By Chinedu Anolue The National President of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Mrs Mutiat Disu, has urged women, particularly wives of police officers, to remain resilient in the face of life’s challenges through strength, purpose and grace. Disu made the advice on Thursday in Abuja, in her remarks atContinue Reading
Court sentences civil servant to life imprisonment for causing friend’s death
2026-07-16
By Joy Kaka An Abuja High Court on Thursday sentenced a 56-year-old Civil Servant, Philip Bassey to life imprisonment for causing the death of his friend, Emeka Nonyelu. Delivering judgment, Justice Idris Mohammed held that the court found him guilty based on the evidence before the court and the statementContinue Reading
FG seeks African co-operation to bridge telecommunication gap
2026-07-16
By Michael Ajayi/Jessica Dogo The Federal Government has urged African Nations to collaborate in bridging the telecommunication gap, revealing that nearly one billion people on the continent lack mobile internet access. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Nadungu Gagare, said this on Thursday in Abuja. Gagare, whoContinue Reading
Experts say democracy must deliver to sustain open societies globally
2026-07-16
By Maureen Okon Experts have stressed that democracy must deliver tangible benefits to citizens for open societies to survive, urging governments to strengthen institutions, uphold accountability and promote active civic participation. The experts made the call at the second edition of the Abuja Policy Lab organised by the German EmbassyContinue Reading
367 Nigerians became homeowners under FMBN’s rent-to-own scheme in 2025 – MD
2026-07-16
By Angela Atabo The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) says no fewer than 367 Nigerians have become homeowners under its Rent-to-Own Scheme in 2025, valued at more than N7.1 billion. The bank’s Managing Director and Chief Executive, Mr Shehu Osidi, disclosed this during the FMBN Day, at the ongoingContinue Reading