InfraCredit mobilises local currency debt for First Electric energy project
By Babajide Komolafe InfraCredit, an infrastructure credit guarantee institution, has announced the credit enhancement of First Electric Power and Automation Services Limited’s local currency debt issuance under a co-financing arrangement with the Climate Finance Blending Facility (CFBF). The transaction marks the first mesh-grid clean energy infrastructure project supported by the Facility and its sixth overall […]
We owe Putin an unreserved apology, by Azu Ishiekwene
As US President Donald J. Trump marks his first year in office by expanding his wish list from making Canada the 51st State of America to seizing and renaming the Panama Canal, and now taking Greenland by any means, if he cannot get the Nobel Peace Prize, spare a thought for Russian President Vladimir Putin. The […]
NAOSS National, Ogun Customs raise alarm over drug abuse
The National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS), National Body, has intensified its advocacy against drug abuse among young Nigerians, as its national leadership paid a strategic courtesy visit to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun Area I Command, Idiroko, Ogun State.
ASSET SALES: LCCI demands transparency, investment of proceeds in infrastructure
By Yinka Kolawole The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called for transparency and accountability in the proposed sale and privatisation of national assets by the federal government in the 2026 budget, while urging that the proceeds from the sale be invested in infrastructure development. President of LCCI, Engr. Leye Kupoluyi, made the call […]
Tax reforms must adhere to constitutional rule of law — Sam Amadi, others tell Tinubu’s govt
By Nnasom David The Abuja School of Social and Political Thought (TAS) has urged the Federal Government to ensure that ongoing tax reforms strictly comply with constitutional provisions, warning that taxation must not be reduced to a mere revenue-generation exercise. The call was made on Thursday in Abuja during TAS’ quarterly policy roundtable themed “Taxation, […]
Agric Ministry hails ASLCP’s impact over reduction of bush burning practices
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE The Ministry of Agriculture has commended the Abatement of Short-Lived Climate Pollutants, ASLCP, Project for its positive influence on farmers’ attitudes and practices, particularly abandoning bush burning practices. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr Marcus Ogunbiyi, made the commendation in a keynote address delivered […]
