Abuja: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that Nigeria’s non-interest capital market is currently valued at N1.6 trillion. Dr. Emomotimi Agama, the Director-General of SEC, made this revelation during a pre-news conference in Abuja, ahead of the 7th African International Conference on Islamic Finance (AICIF), which is scheduled for November 4 and 5. […]
Day: October 8, 2025
FG to Boost Fertiliser Production and Support Climate-Smart Agriculture in Nigeria
Abuja: The Federal Government has announced plans to intensify support for local fertiliser production, enhance climate-smart agricultural initiatives, and strengthen extension systems by recruiting and equipping more agents. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, made this announcement during the presentation of the 2025 Agriculture Performance […]
UN Member States Collaborate on Space Weather Monitoring Strategies
Abuja: 23 UN member states, under the auspices of the Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), are actively exploring strategies, tools, and means to acquire accurate data for space weather monitoring and forecasting. This initiative is part of a 5-day workshop organized by UNOOSA and Nigeria through the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) […]
FRSC Set to Launch Upgraded Driver’s Licence and Number Plate System
Abuja: The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced plans to launch an enhanced system for processing driver’s licences and vehicle number plates this month, aiming for improved service delivery across the nation. The announcement was made by FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, during the 2025 Customer Service Week celebration in Abuja. According to […]
ACPN Declares October ‘Pharmacy Rx Emblem Month’ to Enhance Trust in Community Pharmacies
Abuja: The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has officially declared October as ‘Pharmacy Rx Emblem Month,’ with the aim of promoting public trust in community pharmacies and highlighting their critical role in healthcare delivery. According to News Agency of Nigeria, ACPN National Chairman, Mr. Ezeh Igwekamma, announced the initiative in Abuja, emphasizing the […]