Abuja: The Nigerian Navy has announced the establishment of a Special Operations Command in Makurdi, as part of efforts to support sister services and other security agencies in improving security across the Middle Belt region. Rear Adm. Ibrahim Dewu, the Chief of Policy and Plans (Navy), revealed this development during a news conference as part […]
Day: May 19, 2025
Women Applaud Bank’s $100m MSME Fund
Lagos: Women in Nigeria have expressed their approval for Access Bank’s recent announcement of a $100 million facility aimed at supporting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), with a significant portion designated for women-led enterprises. The initiative comes after a successful online petition launched in April, known as the WEEwantMore campaign, which highlighted the funding […]
Group Woos Youths to Beekeeping Through Solidarity March
Lagos: The Youth for Apiculture Initiative Executives (YFAI) is planning a solidarity march across the country for the 2025 World Bee Day. The YFAI Director-General in Africa, Mr. Yusuf Adeyemo, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Lagos. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the World Bee Day […]
FRSC Takes Action Against Fake Driving Schools Nationwide
Abuja: The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to curb the proliferation of fake driving schools nationwide. Mohammed made the commitment during the 2025 national workshop for driving school proprietors and instructors on Monday. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Corps Marshal stated […]
Capital Market Pivotal for Nigeria’s Ambitious $1 Trillion Economy Target: Wale Edun
Abuja: The Minister of Finance, Mr. Wale Edun, has emphasised the crucial role of the capital market in achieving Nigeria’s ambitious goal of becoming a one-trillion dollar economy. Speaking at the Capital Market Committee (CMC) meeting, the minister highlighted the market’s transformation since 2015. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the minister noted that improvements […]