The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dayo Mobereola, has said that investment in human capacity development remains central to the agency’s vision of creating a robust maritime industry. Mobereola stated this at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between NIMASA and the International Training Centre of the…
By Abubakar Yunusa The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has resigned his appointment to focus on his governorship ambition in Oyo State. Adelabu disclosed this in a resignation letter addressed to the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and routed through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. In the letter titled “Resignation as Honourable Minister…
Whisky Mistress, an Abuja-based hospitality and nightlife brand, has commenced a structured recruitment exercise aimed at addressing unemployment, particularly among young Nigerians. The initiative, according to a statement signed by the Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Adenike Isi Adeeko, is part of the organisation’s broader commitment to economic inclusion, skills development and job creation within…
The federal government has introduced a new national initiative aimed at promoting accountability, high performance, and strong corporate governance across its portfolio of state-owned enterprises. The initiative, known as the MOFI Excellence Awards, is the first event dedicated to recognising outstanding governance practices and institutional performance within Federal Government-owned and linked enterprises. Speaking at the…
Nigeria’s Vice-President, Kashim Shettima, has called on state authorities, federal institutions and the private sector to step up efforts to make the country more attractive for business, insisting that sustained collaboration is vital for economic reform. Shettima delivered the message in Abuja at the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) Gala and Awards Night, an…
The Association of the Agriculture Forum has praised the Managing Director of the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation, Mr Danfulani Yazid, for what it described as his “fresh energy” and transformative leadership. The commendation was contained in a statement signed by the Forum’s spokesperson, Mr Idoko Ochie, and circulated to journalists in Abuja on Friday. The…
In a significant move for Nigeria’s fuel market, the Dangote Refinery has reduced the price of Premium Motor Spirit, commonly known as petrol, by 49 naira per litre. The refinery now sells the product at 828 naira per litre, down from its previous price of 877 naira. This price reduction, which represents a 5.6…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima arrived in Katsina State on Monday to inaugurate the National Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Clinic. His aircraft landed at the Umaru Musa Yar’adua International Airport at about 5 p.m. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the MSMEs Clinic is designed to bring together entrepreneurs, financial institutions, and regulatory…
The governments of Jigawa, Katsina, and Kano states have entered into a strategic alliance to establish a tri-state electricity market and acquire equity in Future Energies Africa (FEA), the core investor in the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO). The Jigawa State Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports and Culture, Sagir Musa, disclosed this during a press…
Nearly eight in ten informal businesses in Nigeria have experienced an increase in operating costs over the past year, according to the Moniepoint Informal Economy Report 2025, released in Abuja on 17 October. The report revealed that 79 per cent of business owners in the informal sector attributed the rise in expenses to soaring supplier…
