President Bola Tinubu has greenlit the appointment of a dynamic team to the Board of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), aiming to fortify the commission's pivotal role in fostering a robust, transparent, and investor-friendly capital market. The newly appointed board members include Mr. Mairiga Aliyu Katuka, who assumes the...
The Ogun state government, in a significant move towards addressing economic challenges, has kicked off the enrollment of more than 80,000 beneficiaries for the federal government’s Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer (RH-CCT) program across its 20 local government areas. Funmilayo Baker, the program manager of Ogun State Cash Transfer Unit,...
Vice President Kashim Shettima, in a groundbreaking announcement, has projected Nigeria's emergence as a global economic powerhouse under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's leadership. Speaking during a meeting with a delegation from the Commonwealth Enterprise Investment Council (CWEIC), Shettima outlined the Tinubu administration's unwavering dedication to fostering an unparalleled business-friendly...
The Federal Government has directed former Kogi State Governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello to cooperate with investigations and present himself for questioning. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is pursuing allegations of corrupt practices during his tenure as governor. Over the past 24 hours, there has been a back-and-forth between...
In a commendable move, President Bola Tinubu has lauded Dangote Oil and Gas Limited for slashing the price of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel. This reduction, announced by the Special Adviser to the President, Ajuri Ngelale, on Wednesday, April 17, marks a significant shift in the...
President Tinubu has directed the Federal Ministry of Education to pave the way for National Open University (NOUN) graduates to join the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), marking a significant shift in educational policy. Speaking at the 13th convocation ceremony of NOUN, President Tinubu highlighted the importance of inclusivity, stating,...
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady, has bolstered the agricultural sector by disbursing N60 million to 120 women farmers in the South West. This initiative, part of the 2024 Renewed Hope Initiative Women Agricultural Support Programme, aims to enhance food security while supporting women entrepreneurs in farming across the...
No fewer than 120 women from the six south west states are to get the sum of N60million from The Renewed Hope Initiative, a social intervention programme of the wife of the President, Mrs. Oluremi Tunubu. Mrs. Tinubu, who disclosed this on Tuesday at the launch of the Renewed Hope...
The Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) declared a remarkable shift in the Nigerian currency's value against the US Dollar, citing an unexpected acceleration. President Aminu Gwadabe, speaking on Channels Television's Business Incorporated, highlighted the unprecedented progress. Gwadabe emphasized the swift rise, noting rates where BDC operators...
Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun on Monday said that his administration would continue to fulfil all promises made to the public service by ensuring the provision of adequate working tools for the workforce. Governor Abiodun stated this during the swearing-in of the newly appointed Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde...