REA to Prioritise Solar Energy for Public Institutions in 2025
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Rural Electrification Agency says it will prioritise the provision of solar-powered energy to public institutions across the country in its agenda in the 2025 fiscal year. Managing Director of the agency, Abba Aliyu stated this on Wednesday shortly after presenting the REA’s 2024 budget performance and projections of the 2025 Appropriation […]
FCT MINISTER’S INSURANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY SEEN AS ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT- MEDIA AIDE
By Zainab Bakare The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has taken significant steps not only to enhance infrastructural development but also to economically empower Nigerians, according to his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and New Media, Mr. Lere Olayinka. Speaking during a news briefing in his office […]
NNPCL Remits N10tn to Federation Account in 2024 – Kyari
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on Wednesday revealed that it remitted N10 trillion to the Federation Account as of September 2024. The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, Mele Kyari, who stated this, said this is alongside N3.5 trillion in dividends after taxes and revenue for the 2024 fiscal year. […]
Minister of Finance Advocates Smarter Investment at Islamic Development Bank Governor’s Retreat
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun has advocate for Bold Reforms and Smarter Investments at the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Governors’ Retreat holding in the City of Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The retreat aims to gather input and build consensus on the bank’s upcoming 10-year strategy to […]
NAICOM, Fire Service to integrate insurance into building safety checklists
By Oluwakemi Kindness In the bid to boost insurance penetration in Nigeria, the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and the Federal Fire Service has met to review and strengthen their partnership. A statement from NAICOM said the Federal Fire Service, as a key member of the committee on insurance of public buildings and buildings under construction, […]
CBN Insists Resignation Of 1,000 Staff Was Voluntary
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has refuted reports of it Termination and Dismissal of 1,000 members of it Staff. Rather it said staff took opportunity of the Bank’s Early Exit Programme with payment of full benefits. This is according to the Governor of the apex bank, Olayemi Cardoso, who noted that […]
FG Launches ₦250bn MOFI Real Estate Fund
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has taken a significant step towards addressing Nigeria’s Housing Finance Gap with the launch of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF). The fund, a two hundred and fifty billion naira initiative is designed to provide low-cost, long-term mortgage financing and stimulate economic growth through […]
Customs Service Announces Reduction of Checkpoints Nationwide
The NSC also dissolves the Joint Border Patrol Team (JBPT) after due consultation with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Tuesday announce a reduction of it checkpoints across the country in a bid to streamline operations and ease the movement of goods and […]
FG Says Customs Contribution Crucial for Actualising 2025 ₦48 Trillion Budget
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for its pivotal role in boosting Nigeria’s economic recovery. The commendation is coming as the Federal Government sets a ₦48 trillion expenditure target for 2025. The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, highlighted the NCS’s importance during the 61st quarterly board meeting of […]
NAICOM Hails Passage of New Insurance Bill by 10th Senate
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has lauded the Senate following the passage of the new Insurance Consolidated Bill. NAICOM which said it warmly welcomes the passage noted that it is optimistic that the legislation will unlock the growth, prosperity, and potentials of the insurance sector. The commission in a statement said the […]