The National Emergency Management (NEMA) has unveiled a Nigerian hazard risk analysis to enhance disaster preparedness and response across the country. Speaking at the event on Wednesday, the Director-General of NEMA, Hajia Zubaida Umar, emphasized the importance of the document, which was developed in collaboration with UNICEF. She expressed gratitude to all contributors, highlighting the…
South Africa is seeking to collaborate with Nigeria to harness its lithium reserves, a critical mineral for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed his country’s interest in partnering with Nigeria to drive the green energy transition and support the development of EV batteries on Tuesday in Cape Town, South Africa, as disclosed in…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is intensifying its efforts to prevent corruption. According to a statement signed by the Commission’s Spokesperson, Demola Bakare, The ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu (SAN), Speaking at a National Policy Dialogue on Anti-Corruption, emphasized that “Experience has shown that preventive measures have helped to…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called on the National Assembly to ensure that the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024 promotes equity, transparency, and sustainable governance. According to CISLAC’s Executive Director, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, “The Nigeria Tax Bill, 2024, holds the potential to transform the country’s fiscal framework… however, CISLAC strongly urges the National…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has resumed a 10-year-old forgery case against Mr. Saturday Igwe, the Coordinator of an illegal Akwa-Ibom State Polytechnic Osurua, Nyanya Abuja Satellite Campus. According to a press release issued by the spokesperson of the Commission, Demola Bakare on Thursday, Mr. Igwe is accused of forging…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, (ICPC) has committed to supporting the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) in tackling procurement corruption and related offenses in Nigeria. This promise was made by ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, during a courtesy visit by the newly appointed BPP Director General, Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, as…
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Studies Institute in Nigeria: A step in the right direction. Umar Dalhat Muaz highlights the gains if only the Nigerian government allows the projects to stand, by ensuring that the necessary enablers otherwise called enabling environment, are in place. Professor Bart Nnaji, a renowned scientist and engineer is set to…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned banks in Nigeria against making themselves available as instruments of fraud. According to a post from the EFCC’s X handle on Friday, this warning was given by the EFCC’s Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede on Friday, during a courtesy visit by the management team of Moniepoint,…
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun,has emphasized the crucial role of the civil service in driving the country’s macroeconomic reforms. According to a post from the Federal Ministry of Finance X handle on Friday, Edun, while speakingat the launch of the Federal Civil Service Policies and Guidelines, praised the…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has officially launched its new crude oil grade, Utapate, into the global market. The introduction of the Utapate crude oil blend is expected to boost Nigeria’s crude oil production and revenue generation. In a press release issued by the Chief Corporate Communication Officer, NNPC Ltd, Olufemi Soneye on…
