Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State on Wednesday inaugurated the Governing Council and Principal Officers of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, urging them to reposition the institution for global competitiveness. The governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the Kogi State Government (SGS), Mrs. Folasade Ayoade, charged the new management team to work…
By Seun Ibiyemi The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported that Nigeria’s headline inflation rate increased to 15.38 per cent in March 2026.This was contained in the NBS Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report for March 2026 released in Abuja on Wednesday. According to the report, the figure represents a 0.32 per cent…
The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) has called on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kano to explore opportunities in the capital market as a pathway to business expansion and long-term wealth creation. Speaking on the sidelines of a stakeholders’ meeting themed “Unlocking Growth: Harnessing the Capital Market for SME Growth,” NGX Chairman, Umaru Kwairanga, emphasised…
By Seun Ibiyemi Three West African countries—Benin, Togo and Niger have collectively defaulted on $9.55 million (approximately ₦12.87 billion) in payments for electricity supplied by Nigeria in the fourth quarter of 2025. This is according to the latest report released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), which detailed remittance performance by both international and…
By Seun Ibiyemi The West African Health Organisation (WAHO) has convened its Annual Steering Committee Meeting on financial support to ECOWAS Member States, bringing together key regional stakeholders to enhance health sector performance and accountability. The three-day meeting, which opened on April 14, 2026, in Freetown, Sierra Leone, is focused on reviewing progress, strengthening coordination,…
The Board of Governors of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has announced plans to ramp up investments across West Africa over the next five years, as part of efforts to accelerate regional economic integration and development. The decision was reached at the Bank’s 24th Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on April 8,…
…As 34 NSDP beneficiaries obtain CoC By Seun Ibiyemi The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has described beneficiaries of the Nigerian Seafarers Development Programme (NSDP) who recently obtained their Certificates of Competency (CoC) as worthy ambassadors of Nigeria, noting their commendable character and professionalism. Speaking during…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Dr. Abba Aliyu, has described the newly released mini-grid regulations by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) as a landmark reform set to accelerate renewable energy deployment across underserved communities in Nigeria. Aliyu said the updated framework marks a major shift in Nigeria’s…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), has reiterated his administration’s commitment to intensifying efforts against drug abuse and illicit trafficking through strengthened collaboration with security agencies. Dauda made this known on Wednesday while receiving the Area Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ojodu Command,…
Leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), including former Senate President David Mark, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and former governor Rauf Aregbesola, on Tuesday launched a strong attack on President Bola Tinubu’s administration over rising insecurity and worsening economic hardship in the country. The party leaders spoke at the ADC national convention themed “So…
