By Nana Musa/Daniel Obaje The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth of the Electric Vehicle (EV) industry in the country through policies that prioritise local content, innovation, technology transfer and industrial development. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Kingsley Udeh, stated this at theContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo Dr James Amidu, Vice-President of the Cycling Federation of Nigeria (CFN), says outdated racing equipment is hindering Nigeria’s cyclists performance at the ongoing 2026 African Track Cycling Championship in Abuja. Amidu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN ) in an interview on Saturday in Abuja thatContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government has inaugurated the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Governing Board and Intellectual Property Steering Committee to enhance transparency, improve investors’ confidence and stimulate economic growth. ThecMinister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, 1inaugurated the board on Wednesday in Abuja. Oduwole described CAC asContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The Cycling Federation of Nigeria (CFN) has dismissed allegations by Nigerian cyclist Ese Ukpeseraye that she was abandoned by the federation and the National Sports Commission (NSC). The Secretary-General of the federation, Joel Akinluwa, clarified the issue during a news conference at the VIP Lounge of theContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has called on financial institutions and development partners to prioritise access to finance for women, youth and vulnerable group-owned businesses. The Director-General of BPP, Dr Adebowale Adedokun, said this was to enable their participation in government contracts. Adedokun made the callContinue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye The Senate has rescinded its earlier call for the removal from office on President Bola Tinubu to remove from office of the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Hussaini Magaji, by President Bola Tinubu. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this followedContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has urged the establishment of a single, harmonised national register for beneficial ownership to strengthen Nigeria’s anti-corruption framework and improve the fight against corporate and financial crimes. The Registrar-General of CAC, Mr Hussaini Magaji, made the call during the commission’s 35th anniversaryContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has approved free business name registration for 3,500 small businesses across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The Registrar-General, Mr Hussaini Magaji, disclosed this in Abuja during the commission’s 35th anniversary celebration. Magaji said the initiative underscored the commission’s commitmentContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government has commended the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for continuing to drive private sector growth and boost investors’ confidence through sustained reforms and digital transformation. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Amb. Nura Rimi, said this at the 35th anniversary celebration ofContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) says it now records 10,000 business registration requests daily following the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) across its service delivery platforms. The Registrar-General of CAC, Hussaini Magaji, disclosed this during the Anniversary Lecture marking the commission’s 35th anniversary on Monday in Abuja.Continue Reading
