CBN GOVERNOR, OLAYEMI CARDOSO CALLS FOR STRONGER ECONOMIC TIES WITH MIDDLE EAST
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has called for stronger economic ties with the Middle East. Speaking at a conference in Saudi Arabia, Mr. Cardoso emphasized the importance of learning from Saudi Arabia’s experiences in infrastructural development and tourism.
AU ENDORSES NIGERIA AS DIGITAL TRADE CHAMPION FOR THE CONTINENT
The African Union (AU) has endorsed Nigeria as the Digital Trade Champion for the continent under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) Digital Trade protocol, following the impressive record of the Federal Government in promoting digital enterprise and innovation.
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT UNVEILS BOLD MARITIME REFORMS TO BOOST ECONOMY AND CREATE TWENTY THOUSANDS JOBS
The Federal Government says it is ramping up efforts to position Nigeria’s maritime sector as a key engine of economic growth, aligning with Africa’s Agenda 2063.
NIGERIAN LAWMAKER REP. GINGER OBINNA FIGHTS BACK AS BINANCE EXECUTIVE ACCUSES HIM OF CORRUPTION
Hon. Ginger Obinna, Chairman of the House Committee on Financial Crimes, has strongly denied allegations of bribery made against him by Tigran Gambaryan, a senior executive of Binance.
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT UNVEILS POLICY ON SKILLS DEVELOPMENT IN FORMAL, NON-FORMAL EDUCATION
The Federal Government has unveiled a national policy for skills development in formal and non-formal education.
ACCOUNTANT GENERAL OFFICE CHARGES FEDERAL PAY OFFICERS TO UPHOLD PROFESSIONALISM AND TRANSPARENCY
The Accountant General of the Federation, Dr. (Mrs.) Oluwatoyin Madein, has charged Federal Pay Officers (FPOs) to uphold transparency, dedication, and professionalism in their duties. This call was made during her working visit to the Federal Pay Office in Benin, Edo State, as part of her tour of Federal Pay Offices nationwide.
HAMAS SAYS IT WILL CONTINUE RELEASING ISRAELI HOSTAGES UNDER GAZA DEAL
Hamas has said it is committed to implementing the Gaza ceasefire deal with Israel and will continue releasing hostages as scheduled, raising hopes that a resumption of the war can be averted.
FG UNVEILS GAME-CHANGING RAW MATERIALS DATABASE TO BOOST INDUSTRIAL GROWTH
The Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, has announced that the official launch of the Nigeria Raw Materials Information Management System (NRMIMS) will unlock the nation’s full industrial potential, enhance transparency, and drive economic transformation.
FCT MINISTER WIKE DIRECTS SECURITY AGENCIES TO MONITOR INFLUX OF PEOPLE THAT POSE SECURITY THREATS IN FCT
As part of an effort to address security concerns in the territory, FCT Minister Nyensom WIKE has directed security agencies to monitor the influx of people that could pose security threats into FCT.
UN SAYS CRACKDOWN ON BANGLADESH PROTESTERS MAY BE CRIME AGAINST HUMANITY
Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her government tried to cling on to power using systematic, deadly violence against protesters that could amount to “crimes against humanity”, the UN has said.