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House Committee Launches Investigation into N1.12trn Anchor Borrowers Programme

The House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security has commenced an investigation into the expenditure of N1.12 trillion allocated to the Anchor Borrowers Programme (ABP). This inquiry also includes a review of N215 billion disbursed by NIRSAL Microfinance Bank for agribusiness projects, along with N3 billion provided by the Bank of Industry to…

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ECOWAS Unveils €110 Million Initiatives for Regional Stability

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched four major initiatives valued at around €110 million, designed to enhance regional peace and stability, facilitate institutional reforms, and boost trade within the sub-region. These projects, funded by the European Union (€82.5 million), Germany (€26 million), and other partners, are part of the ECOWAS Peace,…

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NAIC Boss,Danfulani Hosts LW Consultancy To Boost NAIC’s Agricultural Innovation

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC), Hon Yazeed Shehu Danfulani, hosted a high-level delegation from LW Consultancy LTD to explore strategic partnerships. The meeting held at the agency headquarter yesterday, focused on advancing NAIC’s mission and supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The delegation, led…

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Zamfara APC Youths Reject Governor Dauda Lawal’s Alleged Alliance With Tinubu

The Zamfara State All Progressive Congress (APC) Youths Forum has publicly condemned Governor Dauda Lawal’s purported attempts to align with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing him of political opportunism. In a statement on Tuesday, the forum’s chairman, Musa Adams, described Lawal’s political approach as divisive, claiming it has undermined the state’s unity. “Dauda Lawal’s biased…

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TETFund Receives N1.024 Trillion from Education Tax in Five Years, NEITI Reveals

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has reported that the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) accrued around N1.024 trillion from the Education Tax over the last five years. Dr. Ogbonnaya Orji, NEITI’s Executive Secretary, made this announcement during a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing in Abuja, referencing findings from NEITI’s industry reports regarding Nigeria’s…

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