In a move to bridge the national housing gap, the Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to fostering a conducive environment for housing investment to thrive. The Minister made this known while meeting with Dr. Olayemi Rotimi Shodinmu, CEO of Shelter Advisory Services and convener …
The Federal Government has launched the Grant for Vulnerable Groups (GVG) as part of measures to cushion economic pressures and foster self-reliance. The flag-off ceremony held in the nation’s capital, Abuja, saw over 100 vulnerable households receiving vocational starter packs and direct credit alerts to start their micro-enterprises. The initiative, spearheaded by the National Social …
For millions of Nigerians living with disabilities, exclusion is not an abstract concept discussed in policy papers or conference rooms. It is the daily reality of inaccessible roads, schools without ramps, hospitals without sign language interpreters, public offices without disability-friendly facilities, and a society where many still struggle to see disability through the lens of …
Rano Air has announced temporary suspension of flights on some of its routes due to the high cost of Jet A1 aviation fuel. In a statement released on Friday, via its X handle, the airline said the spike in aviation fuel in the last two months has significantly impacted its operations, making it commercially unsustainable …
The United States Department of State has announced a major enforcement action targeting parents who owe significant unpaid child support, saying it will begin revoking passports as part of efforts to recover long-standing debts. According to the department, the process will commence on Friday and will initially affect individuals owing $100,000 or more in child …
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it is deepening its commitment to global best practices in revenue generation, trade facilitation, and border security through its ongoing Trade Modernisation Project (TMP), a major reform drive aimed at transforming how goods are processed across the country’s entry points. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, made this known …
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) has announced plans to raise fresh funds from the international debt capital market through the issuance of Tier 2 qualifying Nature Notes. The bank disclosed this in a statement released on Thursday and signed by its Group Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer, Ayo Adepoju. According to the statement, the funds …
First HoldCo Plc reported a strong profit in the first quarter of 2026, even as it faced heavy pressure from foreign exchange losses, rising costs, and a large cash outflow. The group’s profit rose to ₦267.8 billion, but its operations were weighed down by a ₦1.98 trillion net cash outflow, weaker FX gains, and higher …
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has said that only seven states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are fully implementing pension reform laws, leaving millions of civil servants uncertain about their retirement future. The Director-General of PenCom, Omolola Oloworaran, reportedly disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja during a consultative session with heads of service from …
Access Holdings Plc has explained why it failed to pay dividends to shareholders for the 2025 financial year despite posting over ₦1 trillion in profit before tax for the first time in its history. In a statement issued on Thursday, the company said the non-payment of dividends was caused “solely by outstanding regulatory compliance requirements” …
