By Lucy Ogalue The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has called for more prudent management of Nigeria’s abundant natural and financial resources to ensure sustainable economic growth and reduce poverty. The IMPI Chairman, Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju, said this in a policy statement on Friday in Abuja. According to Akinsiju,Continue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Prof. Benedict Oramah, the outgoing President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has received praises for his visionary and impactful leadership. Oramah received the compliment at a Farewell and Investiture Ceremony held at the St. Regis AlContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI), has urged Nigerian leaders to learn from years of poor resource management that caused repeated poverty even during times of oil boom. The IMPI said this in a policy statement signed by its Chairman, Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju on Friday inContinue Reading
By Nana Musa The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), has announced the removal of the country from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list for money laundering, terrorist financing and other financial crimes. The Director/CEO of NFIU, Hafsat Bakari made the disclosure in a statement issued in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The appointment of AVM Sunday Aneke as the 23rd Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) marks a new chapter in the history of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). This appointment, as announced by President Bola Tinubu on Friday, is defined by intellectual depth, operational precision and renewedContinue Reading
By Joseph Edeh Dr David Olofu, a chieftain of the African Democratic Party (ADC), says the developmental challenges in Benue South Senatorial District are surmountable with commitment, unity of purpose and coordination. Olofu, a two-time Commissioner for Finance in Benue and prospective aspirant for Benue South Senatorial District position inContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Rotary Clubs of Apo and Aso Golf have teamed up to intensify efforts to keep polio at zero level in Nigeria. This year’s World Polio Day theme is “Finishing the Job: Our Legacy for a Polio-Free World.” As part of the campaign, the Rotary Clubs ofContinue Reading
Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), and the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance public trust in procurement processes. This is contained in a statement issued by Zira Nagga, Head, Public Relations, BPP inContinue Reading
Aisha Ahmed Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa has inaugurated the State Nutrition Council, to fulfil the requirements of the Presidential Nutrition 774 Initiative. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Namadi, who chairs the council, pledged to champion the presidential initiative. The governor inaugurated the council on Friday, whenContinue Reading
By Onyeje Abutu-Joel Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue has paid tribute to the late Prof. Jonah Elaigwu, describing him as an illustrious son of the state and a towering figure in Nigeria’s academic community. Elaigwu, a professor of political science, died on July 22 in Jos, Plateau. He was laidContinue Reading
