By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has commended the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) for demonstrating purposeful leadership in the country. Sule gave the commendation in Abuja during his investiture as Patron of the institute. He said the investiture reflected progress, development and the institute’s commitmentContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The domestic bourse, on Tuesday, rebounded with N1.086 trillion profit, following gains from some large and medium capitalised stocks. Investors’ renewed interest in John Holt, Consolidated Hallmark Holdings, Legend Interest, Airtel Africa, Zichis Agro Allied Industries and 32 other advancing stocks drove the market higher. The marketContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Stakeholders across Nigeria’s agro-food ecosystem say achieving world-class food security is attainable with intentional, sustained investment, policy consistency and value-chain integration, transforming it into a globally competitive and value-driven industry. They made the assertion at the 11th Agro-food Nigeria Conference and Exhibition in Lagos, with the theme:Continue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) has urged professional managers to embrace interdisciplinary and cross-sector collaboration as a critical driver of innovation and national development. The call was made on Tuesday in Lagos during the institute’s 2026 membership induction and upgrading ceremony, where no fewer than 700Continue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso, has urged African financial regulators to strengthen cooperation in managing cross-border risks. Cardoso also restated the CBN’s commitment to entrenching robust corporate governance in Nigeria’s financial system. He spoke at the 4th Annual IMF/AFRITAC WestContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The Federal Government has reaffirmed commitment to reform through the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI), targeting improved access, quality, governance and sustainable financing. At a high-level engagement in Lagos, Education Minister, Dr Tunji Alausa, said NESRI would reposition the sector for global competitiveness andContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Al The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) on Tuesday advocated for creation of state and community police to tackle insecurity in the country. The forum’s position is contained in a communique issued after its general meeting held in Abuja. In the communiqueContinue Reading
By Nana Musa The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) and the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) have emphasised the role of the media in combating money laundering and terrorist financing. They made the remarks at the National Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) mediaContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says it has committed 346 million dollars in co-financing in 2026 to support HIV, tuberculosis and malaria programmes. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, disclosed this at the national launch of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable for HIV prevention.Continue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu University of Abuja, in collaboration with National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), have admitted the first set of 55 postgraduate students for the 2024/2025 academic session. The News Agency of Nigeria NAN reports that the Vice-Chancellor of UniAbuja, Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi, spoke atContinue Reading
