2026: Manufacturers seek creation of refinancing, rediscounting facility
To ensure single-digit interest loans •Seeks prompt implementation of industrial policy By Yinka Kolawole The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called for the creation of a Manufacturing Refinancing and Rediscounting Facility (MRRF), among other sweeping financial and policy interventions, aimed at reviving the country’s manufacturing base in 2026. In a report on 2026 manufacturing outlook, […]
NCDMB launches five-ay STEM capacity-building training for teachers in host communities
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has commenced a five-day capacity-building training programme for teachers in oil and gas host communities, with a strong focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education.
WAACSP targets regulation of virtual assistant industry
West Africa Association of Customer Service Professionals, WAACSP, has concluded plans to commence a comprehensive Virtual Assistant resource portal in the first quarter of 2026. Head of Administration, WAACSP, Christian Anozie, in a statement, said it was designed to create an accessible, trusted and scalable marketplace to support the rapidly growing virtual assistance industry. Anozie […]
NCDMB, Bestik and Sons launch one-month electric meter repair training for Benin youths
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in collaboration with Bestik and Sons Nigeria Limited, has commenced a one-month training programme on electric meter repair for youths in Benin City.
Embed disability inclusion in education from early years, govt urged
By Matilda Ikediobi Inclusion-focused consultancy, Vulpes Inclusive Engagement, has urged government to integrate disability inclusion into the education system from the earliest stages, saying accessibility must go beyond the provision of physical infrastructure. Principal Consultant at Vulpes Inclusive Engagement, Onyinye Atuanya, said inclusion for children with disabilities should be embedded in learning from primary education […]
PenCom to continue engaging states over pension shortfalls, compliance remains low
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The National Pension Commission, PenCom, has promised to intensify engagement with state governments over pension shortfalls, disclosing that compliance with the Contributory Pension Scheme, CPS, remains low across the country. The Director General of PenCom, Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, said that although some states have shown relatively higher compliance with the CPS, the major concern […]
