MfB, stakeholders adopt 11-point climate finance action plan
By Juliet Umeh Stakeholders at the Sustainable Finance Conference 2.0 have adopted a 11-point action plan to advance climate-resilient and inclusive finance in Nigeria’s microfinance sector. The conference, convened by LAPO Microfinance Bank Limited in Lagos, brought together regulators, microfinance banks, development partners, private sector players and researchers to discuss financing solutions for climate resilience […]
PDP Leadership Crisis: Reconciliation yes; APC appendage no — Turaki-led NWC
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, says it is open to reconciliation in the party’s leadership dispute but warns the process must not turn the opposition into an appendage of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. The position follows advice by the Court of […]
PSC chairman urges review of foundational issues ahead of State Police consideration
The Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (rtd), has called for a thorough examination of foundational issues affecting the Nigeria Police Force as discussions on the establishment of state police continue.
Glaucoma: 12–14m Nigerians at risk of vision loss — FG
The Federal Government has raised concern that between 12 million and 14 million Nigerians are living with glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness, with most unaware of their condition.
Senate approves 2025 Statutory Budget of N1.7 trillion for NDDC
By Henry Umoru The Senate has approved the 2025 Statutory Budget of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, in the sum of N1,750,923,400,137.15 as expenditure. The breakdown shows Personnel Expenditure at N47,567,421,121; Overhead Expenditure at N49,929,253,117; Internal Capital Expenditure at N22,357,552,302; and Development Projects at N1,631,069,173,597. The approval on Wednesday was sequel to the presentation […]
I deserve a second term, says Gov. Adeleke
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has stated that his performance during his first term warrants a second term in office.
Senate upholds ICPC’s mandate, rejects motion to suspend project tracking
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate has affirmed the statutory mandate of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to track national projects, rejecting a motion seeking to suspend its ongoing monitoring exercise. The motion, moved by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (APC, Abia North) during plenary on Wednesday, raised concerns regarding […]
Reps query sugar import data, NSDC on revenue accountability
The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has raised concerns over discrepancies in the reported volume of sugar imported into Nigeria and the revenue remitted by the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC).
Motorists trapped for hours as containers fall on Otedola Bridge
Motorists heading into Lagos along the Otedola Bridge on Wednesday were stranded for hours after two 20-foot containers fell from a Mack articulated truck, blocking the expressway.
South-East leaders back ANIM State, seek national support for constitutional approval
Leaders from Nigeria’s South-East have expressed unified support for the proposed creation of ANIM State, urging national backing as the constitutional amendment process continues.
ASUU moves to probe VCs over use of TETFund allocations, FG backs accountability
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced plans to scrutinise the management of funds allocated to public universities through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), citing concerns over accountability and utilisation of the interventions.
