Boosting development in North-West via World Bank-funded projects
The Community and Social Development Project of the World Bank (CSDP) is a programme initiated to boost development in poor communities. Thirty states are participating […]
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Emefiele seeks PPP model to improve healthcare infrastructure
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has urged stakeholders in the public and private sectors to collaborate to build a more healthy and robust healthcare […]
PWDs: Senate advocates 5-year post COVID-19 special intervention programme
Senate on Wednesday at plenary urged President Muhammadu Buhari to provide a five-year post COVID-19 special intervention programme for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).Senate resolution is […]
Amaechi refutes interview on printing of money into economy
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has urged Nigerians to disregard the publications on social media saying the administration had been printing money since 2015. […]
Anambra election: Sen. Victor Umeh backs Soludo’s governorship aspiration
Sen.Victor Umeh, former National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has given his backing to governorship aspiration of Prof Charles Soludo, former Central […]
Amaechi refutes interview on printing of money into economy
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has urged Nigerians to disregard the publications on social media saying the administration had been printing money since 2015. […]
Union Bank confirms Beatrice Bassey as board Chair
The Central Bank of Nigeria has confirmed the appointment of Mrs Beatrice Bassey, as the substantive Chair of Union Bank of Nigeria (UBN) Plc. Mrs […]
Adeduntan resumes as FirstBank CEO
First Bank of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday confirmed that Dr Adesola Adeduntan had resumed as the Chief Executive Officer in line with the directives of […]
2,000 Ondo communities to benefit from NDDC electricity project
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) says it is happy with the pace of work on its N6 billion naira 132/33KV sub-station for over 2,000 […]
Kano govt trains 600 MSMEs operators
Kano State Cottage Industries and Street Hawkers Directorate has completed the training of over 600 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) operators. The 11 months […]
Stakeholders advocate increased banks, FinTechs collaboration
Stakeholders in the Banking and FinTech Industries have advocated increased collaboration between the two sectors, to reap the full benefits of innovation in Nigeria’s financial […]
Remove hindrances to cement manufacturing in Nigeria, Ex-CBN Director urges FG
Dr Titus Okunrounmu, a former Director, Budgeting Department, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has appeal to the Federal Government to remove any obstacles that may […]
Senate approves N1.678trn revenue target for NCS
The Senate at the plenary on Wednesday approved a total of N1.678 trillion revenue target for the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) for the 2021 fiscal […]
Pure water and rising hardship in the land, By Dakuku Peterside
The sachet water, commonly known as ‘Pure Water’ all over Nigeria, is the most popular source of drinking water in most cities and villages. Last […]
SEC mandates CMOs to update investors information
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has mandated all Capital Market Operators (CMOs) to update their investors’ Know Your Customer (KYC) information. The commission gave […]
SEC, CBN working on cryptocurrencies trading regulation – Yuguda
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says it is working with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for better understanding and regulation of cryptocurencies in […]
Prioritise agric to tame inflation, experts urge FG
The Federal Government has been urged to prioritise agriculture in order to tame the country’s rising inflation occasioned by insecurity and hike in electricity tariffs. […]
FG faults Obaseki’s claims on state of economy
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Hajiya Zainab Ahmed, says revenue distributed at Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) is generated by Federal Government […]
Deepening electricity supply via FG’s Solar Power Naija Programme
Improving access to electricity has remained a key focus of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration’s interventions in the power sector. The Niger Delta Power Holding Company […]
Naval chief charges personnel on loyalty, professionalism
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Awwal Gambo, on Monday charged officers and ratings to be loyal and professional in the discharge of their […]
Kaduna micro credit board to empower 14,000 businesses
The Kaduna State Industrialisation and Micro-Credit Management Board (KSIMMB) says it will empower 14,000 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) affected by COVID-19 with finance. […]
Ex-envoy unfolds blueprint to salvage troubled Nigeria
Amid increasing social discontent in Nigeria in recent times, a scholar and former diplomat, Dr Nnamdi Onochie, has unfolded a blueprint to put Nigeria back […]
FG unveils solar power for 5 million households in Jigawa rural communities
The Federal Government, on Friday, unveiled its new Solar Power for five million households in off-grid rural communities in Jigawa. The Vice President, Prof. Yemi […]
Osinbajo inaugurates ESP’s solar power programme in Jigawa
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will on Friday inaugurate the Solar Power Naija programme in Jigawa, commencing with the Jangefe community which will get 1,000 Solar […]
Nigeria’s economy can grow up by to 10% annually – Ex-CBN Director
Dr Titus Okunrounmu, former Director, Budgeting Department, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says Nigeria’s economy can grow by between seven per cent and 10 per […]