Nigeria Opinion From the VCs blog When Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia announced the creation of the Benue State Government’s University of Agriculture, Science and Technology (UAST), Ihugh, the immediate question from both proponents and opponents was predictable: “why
Nigeria The Federal Government of Nigeria led by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has charged the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to conduct thorough due diligence in developing a practical and acceptable revenue allocation formula for Nigeria. The SGF dropped the charge yesterday during a meeting
Nigeria An energy company in Northern Nigeria known as the Jos Electricity Distribution Company, has said Band A customers in its four franchise states of Bauchi, Benue, Gombe and Plateau will get a free 109, 000 meters installed for effective service delivery as well as bridging the metering gap. The company said the effort comes […]
Nigeria The Co-Chairman, Interfaith Coalition Conference, Engr. Daniel Kadzai, has lauded the federal government led by President Bala Amed Tinubu, for working hard to stabilize the economy which has recorded a significant drop in the inflation rate of the Country. Kadzai, who is also a former Youth President Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), highlighted
Nigeria Amidst pomp and pageantry layered with a mixture of glitz and glamour, Zenith Bank Plc marked its 35th year anniversary with a commemorative Chairman’s Dinner at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos on Friday, August 15, 2025. In recognition of their immense contributions to the success of the brand, […]
Nigeria The Progressive Institute (TPI), -the official think tank of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), recently concluded a three-day training retreat in Owerri, Imo State aimed at enhancing public sector governance among principal officers from the 27 local governments in Imo State. The event took place from August 13 to August 15, 2025, at […]
Nigeria Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) defeated the opposition Peoples Democratic party and others at the polling Unit of the immediate past Governor of Jigawa State and current Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar during the By-Election for Garki/Babura federal constiuency held yesterday. The minister voted at his Polling Unit 002 at
Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has authorized the release of N16.7 billion to fast-track the rebuilding of the Mokwa Bridge in Niger State, which was destroyed by severe flooding in May. The flooding caused widespread damage, cutting off a key transport route that serves as a vital link between northern and southern Nigeria. The collapse […]
Nigeria At the Strategic Stakeholders’ Meeting on the Executive Order for Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII), held yesterday in Abuja, Benue State emerged as a national model for digital transformation and cybersecurity excellence. The event, organized by the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) and attended by commissioners
Nigeria The Executive Director (ED), Lagos International Trade Fair Complex, Barr. Vera Ndanusa, has lauded the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, for passing a vote of confidence on President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms and Stabilisation. Ndanusa noted in particular that her sector, (the Trade Fair