Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Monday received the management team of Access Bank Plc at the Governor’s Office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, as part of ongoing engagements to deepen economic partnerships and spotlight the far-reaching impact of the 2024 National Sports Festival hosted by the state. Speaking during the meeting, Governor Abiodun described the
In a decisive move to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare delivery system, the Federal Government has commissioned five key infrastructure projects at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The commissioning, which took place on Saturday, May 24, 2025, underscores the government’s commitment to revitalizing tertiary healthcare institutions across the country. The Minister of State
Vice President Kashim Shettima has declared that the Federal Government’s renewed drive toward institutional reforms is expected to eliminate up to 80 percent of Nigeria’s bureaucratic challenges, paving the way for a more effective and accountable public service. Shettima made the statement on Monday during the official presentation of the draft National Public Policy Development
In a landmark move that could redefine the future of Islamic finance in Nigeria, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the official rollout of strategic liquidity management tools tailored exclusively for non-interest financial institutions. These include the deployment of the Nigerian Non-Interest Financial Institutions’ Master Repurchase Agreement (NNMRA) and the commencement of auctions
LAGOS — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will arrive in Lagos on Tuesday to lead the Nigerian leg of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) 50th anniversary celebration and commission major infrastructure projects, including the much-anticipated Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The golden jubilee of the regional bloc, first flagged off in Accra last month, continues
In a significant regional diplomatic engagement, the Federal Government of Nigeria has officially presented its country report to the ECOWAS Parliament during the ongoing parliamentary session in Abuja. The report offers a comprehensive account of Nigeria’s socio-political and economic developments, alongside key interventions in security, governance, and regional integration efforts. The session, hosted in the
Demonstrating its unwavering commitment to shaping the future of air power and securing Nigeria’s airspace in an evolving global landscape, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) actively took part in the prestigious Aerospace Power Conference 2025, held at the renowned La Nuvola Convention Centre in Rome, Italy, from the 8th to 9th of May. The Chief
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has commended the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, for his administration’s unwavering support for fiscal collaboration and efficient tax administration. Dr. Adedeji made the remarks during the official opening ceremony of the 157th meeting of the Joint Tax Board (JTB),
The National President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), Billy Gillis-Harry, has stated that he cannot independently confirm any dispatch of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from the Port Harcourt Refinery depot as of now. Speaking amid growing public speculation and media reports suggesting that the long-anticipated
As the Islamic year draws to a close, Muslims across the world turn their hearts toward one of the holiest and most spiritually charged months on the Islamic calendar, Dhul Hijjah. Recognised as the twelfth and final month of the Hijri year, Dhul Hijjah carries a weight of significance unmatched by most others, as it
