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ECONOMIC REFORMS BOOST CONFIDENCE IN NIGERIA – SHETTIMA By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Vice President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria’s economy is gaining momentum following reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu, noting that key indicators are beginning to show improvement. Speaking at the Nasarawa
SENATE APPROVES POLICY TO CURB MISUSE OF HONORARY DEGREES By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Federal Government has approved a new policy to tackle the growing misuse of honorary degrees by tertiary institutions. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said the decision was reached
SENATE CONFIRMS TEGBE, ENIKANOLAIYE AS MINISTERS By:Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe and Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye as ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria after their screening on the floor of the chamber. Their confirmation
BREAKING: JIM OVIA RETIRES AS ZENITH BANK CHAIRMAN By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Zenith Bank has announced the retirement of its founder and Group Chairman, Jim Ovia, following the expiration of his tenure. In a statement released on Tuesday, the bank confirmed that
REVENUE MOBILISATION ALLOCATION AND FISCAL COMMISSION PRESS RELEASE RMAFC ADVOCATES SEAMLESS INVESTMENT PROCESSES The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has called for urgent reforms to streamline investment processes and eliminate bureaucratic bottlenecks as part of efforts to enhance Nigeria’s attractiveness
DR CONGO LAUNCHES PARAMILITARY FORCE TO PROTECT MINING SITES By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Democratic Republic of the Congo has announced plans to deploy a paramilitary unit to secure its vast mining sector. The new force, introduced by the General Inspectorate of
US WARNS NIGERIANS: VISA OVERSTAYS COULD COST YOU FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The United States Mission in Nigeria has cautioned Nigerian travellers against visa overstays, warning that such actions could limit future travel opportunities for others. In a statement shared
ENGR. ALHAJI YUNUSA TURBANING DRAWS CROWD AS NDA FCT GETS NEW PRESIDENT By Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Engr. Alhaji Yunusa Sani Masaga the Sarkin Samari Masaga Bida, was inaugurated as President of the Nupe Development Association (NDA), FCT Abuja chapter, on Sunday 26
2026 NATIONWIDE DATA VERIFICATION EXERCISE PRESS RELEASE The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission has commenced a Nationwide Data Verification Exercise to strengthen Nigeria’s Revenue Allocation Framework. The main purpose of the exercise is to review the factors and proxies used in
TINUBU HOLDS HIGH-LEVEL TALKS WITH SENATE LEADERS ON NATIONAL ISSUES By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday met with top Senate leaders in a closed-door session at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to discuss pressing national matters. The meeting, led by