The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has reiterated the federal government’s commitment to using technology to enhance transparency, fight corruption, and improve service …
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GIFSEP, Oxfam Urge Full Implementation of Right to Food Act to End Hunger in Nigeria
Two non-governmental organisations, the Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP) and OXFAM, have called on the Nigerian government to fully implement the Right to Food Act to …
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IATA Says $1.3bn Airline Funds Still Trapped Globally, But Nigeria Maintains Clean Record
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed that $1.3 billion belonging to international airlines remains blocked from repatriation by several governments as of April 2025. However, Nigeria is not …
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Lagos to Launch €410m Omi Eko Water Transport Project in June; E-Call-Up System Enforcement Rescheduled
The Lagos State Government has confirmed that work will begin in June 2025 on the much-awaited €410 million Omi Eko water transport project, aimed at easing Lagos’ long-standing traffic congestion …
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Afenifere Critiques Tinubu’s Economic Policies; Presidency Defends Reforms
The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has expressed concerns over the economic direction under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing his administration’s “Renewed Hope” as a “nightmare” for Nigerians. In a statement …
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CRMI Applauds Tinubu’s Appointment of Oseni as Risk Management ED at National Credit Guarantee Compan
The Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CRMI) has applauded the appointment of its outgoing President and Chairman of the Governing Council, Professor Ezekiel Oseni, as Executive Director for Risk …
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Emerging Consensus in Opposition Coalition: Amaechi as Potential Presidential Flagbearer
Emerging discussions within Nigeria’s evolving opposition coalition suggest that former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, may be considered as a potential consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. …
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Parallex Bank Appoints Rachel Akhuetie as Non-Executive Director
Parallex Bank Limited has announced the appointment of Mrs Rachel Akhuetie as a Non-Executive Director and member of its Board of Directors, adding significant depth to the bank’s leadership with …
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JournoTECH Launches NewsAssist AI: A Free Productivity-Boosting Tool for Journalists and Content Creators
JournoTECH, a media-technology company operating in both the UK and Nigeria, has introduced NewsAssist AI, a free, cloud-based artificial intelligence tool aimed at enhancing productivity in newsrooms and content creation. …
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NSITF Begins Nationwide Campaign to Enforce Employees’ Compensation Scheme for Civil Servants
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has launched a service-wide sensitisation campaign to fully implement the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) across the federal civil service. This move is part …