FG unveils human capital programme to spur economic growth and inclusion

Barbara Bako, Abuja The Federal Government has launched a major human capital development initiative designed to drive inclusive growth and unlock Nigeria’s vast economic potential.… The Human Capital Opportunities for…

BIG MONEY! Tinubu gets $21bn loan greenlight

President Bola Tinubu has obtained the Senate’s approval on Tuesday to secure external loan of over $21 billion for the 2025–2026 fiscal cycle, paving the way for the full implementation…

SEC eyes $500bn boost from Agro-Mineral assets

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has stated that Nigeria’s capital market can unlock up to $500 billion in dormant…

NMDPRA leads Africa’s first refined fuel price benchmark

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has stepped forward as the institutional engine behind Africa’s push to create its first regional benchmark for refined…

NNPCL boss Ojulari calls for unified West African fuel market

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has called for urgent regional integration to transform West Africa…

FIRS pushes for united african stand against IFF

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has renewed its call for a coordinated African strategy to combat Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs), describing them as a major threat…

Retired Police officers protest pension scheme at N’Assembly

In a powerful display of resilience and frustration, a group of retired police officers on Monday staged a protest under the rain at the entrance gate of the National Assembly…

Netanyahu falls sick with food poisoning

“Israeli” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is suffering from gastroenteritis caused by eating spoiled food, his office said in a statement carried by Hebrew media.… The diagnosis came after he was…

PSC calls for calm: Retired officers told to ditch protest, return to talks

The authority of Police Service Commission (PSC), on Sunday, took a swipe at the retired personnel of the Nigeria Police Force who are planning to embark on a nationwide protest…

Customs recommits to fighting illicit trade, intercepts ₦1.7bn contraband

The Nigeria Customs Service has reaffirmed its resolve to intensify border security operations and protect the nation’s economy from the threats posed by criminal networks… This reaffirmation came during a…