Stakeholders seek domestic investment to curb $2.1bn ceramic import
By Yinka Kolawole Stakeholders in Nigeria’s ceramic industry have called for increased investment, innovation, stronger policy support and deeper collaboration to transform the sector into a major driver of industrialisation, job creation and economic diversification. The call was made at the Nigeria Ceramic Investment Summit and Product Exhibition 2026 (NCISPE 2026), which brought together industry leaders, […]
FG orders banks, others to freeze assets of terrorism financiers
The Federal Government yesterday directed financial institutions and designated non-financial businesses and professions to maintain full compliance with sanctions obligations by freezing the assets of terrorists financiers.
Olaopa seeks more independence for RMAFC
The Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC ), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has urged more independence for the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission ( RMAFC) to enable it effectively discharge its responsibilities. To Olaopa, “RMAFC needs significant legislative upgrade to strengthen its independence and enforcement powers. This would help stem the pervasive tide of fiscal […]
EU,GIZ donates 200kW solar facility to SON
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The European Union, EU has donated a 200kW solar PV power system to the Standards Organisation of Nigeria, SON. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony in Lagos, Head of Cooperation, EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Massimo De Luca, said the EU and Germany have been working closely with SON to deliver the […]
Nigerian school named in top 10 shortlists for World’s Best School Prizes 2026
Slum2School Green Academy has been named among the Top 10 shortlists for the prestigious World’s Best School Prizes 2026
APC youth group faults Maidoki’s reasons for defection to ADC
The Kebbi APC Youth Vanguard (KAYVA) has described as unconvincing the reasons advanced by Senator Garba Maidoki for his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking on behalf of the group, its leader, Comrade Adamu Ahmed, said the explanations offered by the senator were similar to those he […]
