CBN warns public against fake grant, contract agents

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has once again reiterated that it has not authorised, licensed, or appointed any individual, group, or organisation to act as an…

ICT Directors lament poor funding, internet, power in schools

Nigerian public tertiary institutions are struggling to meet the technological infrastructure required for effective digital transformation due to inadequate funding. This concern was raised by Directors of Information and Communication…

SPIN Project to boost irrigation, food security — Minister

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially inaugurated the Project Steering Committee for the Sustainable Power and Irrigation in Nigeria (SPIN) Project at a high-level ceremony held today, May 9,…

Gov. Abba approves N200mn car loan for teachers

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved the sum of N200 million as a vehicle loan scheme for teachers in primary and secondary schools across the state. The loan…

Stakeholders laments poor Insurance penetration in Nigeria

Stakeholders have revealed that less than two million Nigerians purchase insurance policies each year, highlighting a troubling gap in coverage and a deep-rooted lack of awareness that continues to plague…

ASUU elects Prof. Piwuna as new president

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has elected a consultant psychiatrist at the University of Jos Teaching Hospital, Prof. Chris Piwuna, as its next president. Piwuna, who is also the…

Kwara’s Shea factory to unlock 10,000 jobs, boost rural economy

The Kwara State government is harnessing its abundant shea nut resources to drive rural development and economic growth, as the construction of the Kaiama Shea Butter Factory progresses with the…

FG’s PPP uniform factory can meet paramilitary needs–ICRC

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has said that the Federal Government’s Public Private Partnership (PPP) initiative in the shoe and garment factory under the Nigeria Correctional…

FG leverages traditional institutions to improve economic growth

Barbara Bako, Abuja. In order to promote social cohesion and economic prosperity in the nation, the Federal Government has reaffirmed its dedication to collaborating with established institutions and other pertinent…

Dangote pledges N15bn to Kano varsity

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group and Chancellor of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, ADUSTECH, Wudil, has pledged N15 billion for various capital projects in…