By Folasade Akpan A public health expert has urged the Federal Government to ensure that the N10 billion approved for Ebola preparedness is directed at critical gaps in Nigeria’s disease response system. The Senior Partnership Manager at Nigeria Health Watch, Emeka Oguanuo, said this in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
By Halima Muhammad The Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) says it is empowering women entrepreneurs through the Women Exporters in Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund to boost digital trade and export competitiveness. Mr Aliu Sadiq, Head, Corporate Communication of the NEPC, made this known in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Equipment Leasing Registration Authority (ELRA) and the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand access to agricultural machinery through structured leasing arrangements. The agreement signed in Abuja by the Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of ELRA, Mr Donald Wokoma, and theContinue Reading
By Nana Musa Alpha10 Fund Management Limited has inaugurated Halal investment fund aimed at expanding financial inclusion and providing ethical wealth management solutions for Nigerians. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Abigail Utomi, during the inauguration in Abuja on Wednesday said the initiative would broaden investmentContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Stakeholders on Tuesday threw their weight behind the proposed amendment of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) Act, 2019. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the bill aims to strengthen funding for Nigeria Police Force and enhance its capacity to tackle the country’sContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The Senate has called on Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning to expedite fund releases and activate emergency financing mechanisms for disease outbreak response. The lawmakers also urged the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, alongside Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC),Continue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye Senate has passed for second reading, a bill seeking to repeal the Nigerian Police Trust Fund Establishment Act 2019 as amended and enact the Nigeria Police Trust Fund, 2026. This followed the presentation of the general principles of the bill by leader of Senate Sen.OpeyemiContinue Reading
Flights By Cecilia Ologunagba The Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher, has allocated 48 million dollars from the UN Central Emergency Response Fund for urgent support to the UN Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS). The new funding will keep the UN Humanitarian Air Service operating in eight countries: Nigeria, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti,Continue Reading
By Usman Aliyu Benin, Feb. 16, 2026 (NAN) The Governing Council of the University of Benin on Monday inaugurated a Trust Development Fund to diversify revenue and secure long-term sustainability. Pro-Chancellor and Council Chairman, Shuaib Umaru, described the initiative as a “historic milestone” alignedContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The sudden seizure of funds to fight HIV/AIDS following the U.S. recent policy on foreign aid, will erode all achievements and put young Nigerians at risk, an expert has said. Dr Nandul Durfa, Managing Director, Reach Care Foundation, an HIV/AIDS care-giver outfit, told the News Agency ofContinue Reading
