More government, less service, more hunger, by Adekunle Adekoya
JUST as I was preparing to write this column, news filtered in that President Bola Tinubu has assented to the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) Bill, 2026, paving the way for the establishment of a dedicated economic regulator for Nigeria’s port sector. The news was sourced from a post on the Facebook page of […]
China to provide RMB 200m in grant assistance to Nigeria
…Ambassador Yu Dunhai Meets Nigerian Foreign Ministry Permanent Secretary By Soni Daniel ABUJA, August 13, 2026 — Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria H.E. Yu Dunhai met with Dr. Dunoma Umar Ahmed, PhD, Permanent Secretary of the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on August 13. Ambassador Yu said that, over the past 55 years since the establishment […]
FCMB raises FastCash instant loan limit to ₦500,000
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has increased the limit on its FastCash instant loan to ₦500,000, giving eligible customers greater access to funds for unexpected expenses and other short-term financial needs. Available 24/7 through the FCMB Mobile App and by dialling 32911#, FastCash provides eligible customers with quick access to credit without collateral, paperwork or […]
NRS senior officers get fresh charge on teamwork, better service delivery
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Senior officers of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) have been urged to strengthen inter-departmental collaboration, interpersonal relationships and positive work attitudes to enhance efficiency and improve service delivery. The call was made by the Chief Consultant, Platinum Protocol and Verity Consultants Limited, Ambassador Ibrahim Mohammed Bashir, OFR, at the opening of a […]
End gender violence with action, not just laws — YouthHub, other stakeholders demand
Stakeholders at the Men’s Summit 2026 have called for stronger enforcement of existing laws, behavioural change and greater accountability in the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) in Nigeria.
BudgiT award: Emulate Mrs Soludo’s healthy living promotion – Anambra AG
By Vincent Ujumadu The Accountant General of Anambra State, Mr Joachin Achor has urged women to emulate the wife of the state governor, Dr. Nonye Soludo in promoting physical fitness and raising awareness on healthy eating and disease prevention. Achor, who made the call in Awka while commending Mrs Soludo for wining the 2026 BudgiT […]
