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NELFUND backs Tinubu’s student loan financing By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has commended President Bola Tinubu for directing eligible funds recovered by the EFCC to the Fund to support student loan financing. The Fund also welcomed the Federal Executive Council’s approval for unclaimed dividends from the Capital Market Trust Fund and Dormant News Agency of…
2027: Why Victor Ochei is best candidate for Delta North Senatorial District – Support Group By Deborah Coker The Victor Ochei Support Group has described the candidate for Nigeria Democratic Party (NDC) candidate for Delta North Senatorial District in the 2027 election, Mr Victor Ochei, as the best for the job. The group stated this at a joint news conference addressed by its Chairman, Ikechukwu…
NITDA’s software framework can transform Nigeria’s digital space — Expert By Usman Aliyu Mr Nosike Nwigene, a technology expert, says the implementation of the Nigeria Information Technology Development Agency’s (NITDA) Software Quality Assurance Framework could help build a globally competitive software-testing industry in Nigeria. Nwigene, an expert in strategic communications and emerging…
Okpebholo ‘ll complete all road projects across Edo within tenure -Aide By Monday Ajogun Mrs Phoebe Williams- Bello, Special Adviser on Projects Implementation and Monitoring Department (PIMD) to Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo, says all road projects by the administration will be completed before the end of its tenure. Williams-Bello made the remarks during the department’s quarterly site inspection…
FG tasks builders on affordable, safer housing delivery By Oyintutu Oyinkolade/Angela Atabo The Federal Government has challenged Nigerian builders to help close the housing gap by delivering homes that are affordable, safe, professional and sustainable. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, gave the charge in Abuja while chairing the 56th Annual Conference…
Concerned Citizens Assembly calls for Nigeria’s restructuring into 17 autonomous regions By Naomi Sharang An interest group, Concerned Citizens Assembly, has called for restructuring of Nigeria into 17 autonomous federated regions, with substantial powers devolved from the Federal Government to the regions. The group made the call in a communiqué issued on Wednesday at the conclusion of a…
Coalition hails Tinubu over Enitan’s appointment as Head of Service By Aderogba George The Civil Society Groups for Good Governance (CSGGG) has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing Dr Abel Enitan as Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. The President of CSGGG, Mr Dominic Ogakwu, gave the commendation in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday. Ogakwu said News Agency of Nigeria
OPay’s compliance drive raises bar for digital finance By Olawunmi Ashafa The nation’s fast-growing digital payment ecosystem is making trust, security and regulatory compliance critical to the future of the country’s financial system, with OPay investing heavily in technology, risk management and governance to stay ahead of emerging threats. The fintech says its compliance infrastructure has…
UNICEF seeks ethical reporting of children By Stephen Adeleye The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged journalists to protect children’s identities and prioritise solutions in reporting issues affecting them. UNICEF Child Rights experts made the call on Wednesday in Port Harcourt during a two-day training on ethical reporting of children. The zonal workshop News Agency of Nigeria
Tinubu orders 5-year nat. security threat assessment, defence plan By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate preparation of a comprehensive National Threat Assessment and a rolling five-year Strategic Defence Operations Plan. The initiative is aimed at strengthening coordination among Nigeria’s defence, intelligence and security agencies, and ensuring effective responses…
