FG declares August 25 public holiday for Eid ul Mawlid
FG declares August 25 public holiday for Eid ul Mawlid By Onu Okorie Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to enable Muslims across the country celebrate this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad. The declaration will […]
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Non-interest banks lead as NIRSAL guarantees over ₦100bn in Agricultural loans
Non-interest banks lead as NIRSAL guarantees over ₦100bn in Agricultural loans By Onu Okorie Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending NIRSAL Plc Mr Sa’ad Hamidu, has disclosed tbat it approved credit risk guarantees for agricultural loans worth more than […]
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Mrs. Patience Oyekunle, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources and Chairperson of the NLNG Board Local Content Committee (LCC), during a visit to the Train 7 Project site at the NLNG Bonny Plant to gain firsthand insight into the project’s progress and assess its readiness. […]
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NAICOM, Ministry of Agriculture pledge strategic partnership to boost food security
NAICOM, Ministry of Agriculture pledge strategic partnership to boost food security By Onu Okorie The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and the Ministry of Agriculture held a high-level meeting to align policies, deepen collaboration, and accelerate reforms that will strengthen agricultural insurance, protect smallholder farmers, and […]
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FERMA proposes ₦229.999bn in 2026 budget, seeks enhanced legislative support….2026 proposal cut across 36 states
FERMA proposes ₦229.999bn in 2026 budget, seeks enhanced legislative support….2026 proposal cut across 36 states, By Onu Okorie The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency FERMA has proposed a total budget of ₦229.999 billion for the 2026 fiscal year as part of efforts to strengthen road maintenance […]
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GenCos suffering under N6trn debt burden, says Ogaji….face greatest risk in electricity value chain….rejects NLC’S allegations of extortion, clarifies sector challengesÂ
GenCos suffering under N6trn debt burden, says Ogaji….face greatest risk in electricity value chain….rejects NLC’S allegations of extortion, clarifies sector challenges By Onu Okorie The Chief Executive Officer CEO Association of Power Generation Companies Dr Joy Ogaji has disclosed that the the nation’s Power generation […]
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In democracy voice of people must be heard, their wishes respected, says Senator EkongÂ
In democracy, voice of people must be heard, their wishes respected, says Senator Ekong Akpan Ekong Sampson is a Nigerian politician from Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. He was born on 18 September 1967. He is currently serving as a senator representing the Akwa Ibom South District. In 2023, Senator […]
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Adelabu decries zero allocation to Ministry of Power in 2025 capital budget……assures of improved performance in 2026
Adelabu decries zero allocation to Ministry of Power in 2025 capital budget……assures of improved performance in 2026 By Onu Okorie Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has said despite zero allocation in the 2025 capital budget, this did not stop the ministry from performing its […]
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FG commissions emergency, strategic intervention Road projects in Benue
FG commissions emergency, strategic intervention Road projects in Benue By Onu Okorie The Federal Ministry of Works has concluded its Media Tour and Commissioning of Emergency/Special Intervention Projects in Benue State with the commissioning of key emergency and special intervention projects executed under the Renewed […]
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NAICOM:Â Nigeria, Egypt parley on opportunities in Insurance Industry Reform Act 2025Â
NAICOM: Nigeria, Egypt parley on opportunities in Insurance Industry Reform Act 2025 By Onu Okorie Representatives from Egypt’s MISR non-life insurance group, led by the Chief Executive Officer Mr. Mohammed Maharaj, has met with the Commissioner for Insurance, Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin in Abuja to […]
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NAICOM reiterates commitment to adherence to claims, solvency requirements, regulatory standards
NAICOM reiterates commitment to adherence to claims, solvency requirements, regulatory standards By Onu Okorie The Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive Officer of the National Insurance Commission NAICOM Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin has assured that NAICOM, under his leadership, would ensure strict adherence to claims, […]
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FG Charges MDAs on adoption of procurement Act in implementation of 2026 Budget
FG Charges MDAs on adoption of procurement Act in implementation of 2026 Budget By Onu Okorie The Federal Government has directed Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to strictly adhere to the provisions of the Public Procurement Act in the implementation and payment of the 2025/2026 […]
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Unity Bank, Providus Bank merger will create new entity on strong footing, says Kolawole……insists it’s done dealÂ
Unity Bank, Providus Bank merger will create new entity on strong footing, says Kolawole……insists it’s done deal By Onu Okorie The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Unity Bank, Ebenezer Kolawole, has described the the merger and business combination between Unity Bank Plc and […]
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