By Oyintutu Oyinkolade/Angela Atabo President Bola Tinubu says his administration has repositioned housing from a social service into a major driver of economic growth, employment generation, industrialisation and inclusive national development. Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqha Darma, stated this on Tuesday at the 20thContinue Reading
By Adeola Akinbobola National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) of Nigeria and Ghana’s National Insurance Commission (NIC) have strengthened partnership to reinforce the role of industry in sustainable regional economic growth. The Nigeria’s Commissioner for Insurance, Mr Olusegun Omosehin, said this when the Commissioner for Insurance of Ghana, Dr Abiba Zakariah, paidContinue Reading
By Edith Tsokar The Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu, has urged Nigerian universities to embrace academic entrepreneurship and innovation to produce graduates capable of driving the nation’s economic growth. Ribadu made the call at the International Conference on Academic Entrepreneurship, Knowledge and Technology TransferContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Nigeria, Yousef bin Mohammed Al-Balawi and Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, have met to deepen cooperation across key sectors of the economy. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Al-Balawi received Dangote on Friday at his residence in the DiplomaticContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter, has sought partnership with the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) to advance inclusive economic empowerment of women and promote national development. Mrs Bassey Ita-Ikpang, Chairperson of NAWOJ FCT, made this known during a courtesy visit toContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has reiterated its dedication to strengthening policy advocacy and driving sustainable economic growth across the country. Chief Emeka Obegolu, President of the ACCI, disclosed this at an Interactive Forum with its National Policy Fellows (NPF), on Thursday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Philomina Attah Several religious leaders and worshippers in the Federal Capital Territory predict that the economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration will yield tangible results in 2026. The faithful, in various New Year messages delivered during thanksgiving services on Thursday, described 2026 as a pivotal year for nationalContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Bank of Industry (BOI) has described Nigerian artisans and technicians as the backbone of inclusive economic growth and key to the country’s future industrial development. The Managing Director of BOI, Dr Olasupo Olusi, said at the Nigerian Artisans Leadership Summit 2025, on Wednesday in Abuja. OlusiContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Mogbede Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, Director- General, Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), says President Bola Tinubu-led administration is driving sustainable development and economic growth through advancements in the energy sector. Abdullahi said this at a dinner in Abuja organised by some Nigerians within and outside the country toContinue Reading
Foreign ministers of the member states of the BRICS bloc have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in three areas: politics and security, economy and finance, and cultural and humanitarian exchanges. A statement published on the official website of the Brazil’s BRICS Presidency, indicated that the ministers reaffirmed theirContinue Reading
