The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has inaugurated the newly appointed board of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), marking a key milestone in the government’s efforts to boost affordable housing across the country. The inauguration ceremony took place on Monday, May 26, 2025, in Abuja, with the minister
The Governor of Lagos State recently received a delegation from the Lagos State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), led by its Chairman, Bishop Dr. Stephen Adegbite, during a courtesy visit to the State House. The visit provided an opportunity for fruitful dialogue on issues of mutual interest, including the promotion of peace,
In a bold stride toward a cleaner and more sustainable environment, the Lagos State Government has entered into a strategic partnership with ZoomLion Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of the Jospong Group. This landmark agreement is set to revolutionise the state’s waste management system and reduce the environmental burden posed by the 13,000 tonnes of waste
The Government of Cameroon and the World Trade Organisation (WTO) have formalised their collaboration ahead of the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14), with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to guide joint efforts towards a successful hosting of the global trade event. The agreement was signed during an inter-ministerial committee meeting presided over by
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Kingdom’s Home Office International Operations (HOIO), reinforcing bilateral cooperation in the ongoing war against illicit drug trafficking and transnational organised crime. The agreement was signed in Abuja during a high-level meeting between the NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive Officer,
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
