To strengthen regulation and leasing practices effectively in the country, the Equipment Leasing Registration Authority (ELRA) and the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has set up a seven -member strategy and implementation committee . In a statement made available to journalists in Abuja by
By Agency Report Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, Friday returned to the state to a hero’s welcome as mammoth crowd gathered at the Port Harcourt International Airport to receive the embattled governor. The Governor who arrived at about 12.15pm was heartily welcomed by his deputy, Prof Ngozi Odu alongside friends, well-wishers and prominent leaders drawn […]
BY VICTOR EJECHI If politics was once about rallies in stadiums and motorcades through dusty towns, today it often begins with a notification on your phone. A Space goes live on X (formerly Twitter), hosted by a familiar influencer, joined by hundreds or thousands of listeners. The topic might read, “Is Nigeria ready for real […]
Okash, one of Nigeria’s leading digital micro-lenders, is reshaping how borrowers manage their loans by offering flexible repayment structures that reflect the financial realities of its users. Operated through the Okash mobile application, the platform allows customers to choose repayment tenures tailored to their individual circumstances, ranging from 91 days to 365
EaseMoni, a leading digital lending platform under Blue Ridge Microfinance Bank Limited, is setting itself apart in Nigeria’s growing financial technology sector by offering flexible repayment plans designed to adapt to borrowers’ financial realities. Licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and insured by the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), the platform
By Bala Ajiya Yobe State University Teaching Hospital under the leadership of Dr Goni Waru is achieving a big feat in the arena of medical profession across the country . The Institution which was built by late Governor Mamman Ali as a 3 star Hotel was converted, renovated and equipped with hospital equipment by his […]
BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF Driving towards the last five years to the Decade of action, 2020-2030 agenda, the SDGs in Nigeria, under the leadership of the SSAP-SDGs, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire had redoubled efforts to the provision of the 17 Goals as well as wholly domestication of it’s activities commenced over a decade ago. This ranges from […]
By Baba Isimi FNIA In the grand and often tumultuous theatre of Nigerian democracy, every election is more than a contest for power; it is a profound test of the nation’s institutional integrity. *As the gaze of the nation begins to shift towards the 2027 polls, a trinity of concepts emerges as the bedrock upon […]
By Alphonsus U Nwadike It is an undeniable fact that when a nation’s responsibilities of empire are entrusted or abandoned to the care of political plunderers, social marauders, opportunists, ignoramuses, or corrupt individuals/persons, the country’s ship of state must be wrecked in the sea of incompetence and corruption. However, when wise people, honest men
By Aherhoke Okioma A humanitarian organization, Rotary International, has commended the Bayelsa State Government over its commitment and efforts in the fight against poliomyelitis virus and other preventable diseases in the State. The Governor of Rotary District 9141, Rotarian Anthony Osaretin Woghiren, gave the commendation at the weekend during a courtesy visit to the
By Aherhoke Okioma A magistrate court sitting in Yenagoa has remanded the head of the Social Media team of the Bayelsa Chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Mr. Aye O.S Egberi for 30 days at the Okaka Medium Correctional facility over alleged involvement in the cases of cyber stalking of the State Police Commissioner, […]
By Idibia Gabriel The Kaduna State Schools Quality Assurance Authority (KSSQAA) has warned against increments of school fees by privilege schools with required written approval by the state government, ahead of resumption of school new terms. A statement signed by the Director, Private Schools Department (PSD), Mercy Bainta Kude, on behalf of Director-General, KSSQAA,
By Aherhoke Okioma Capacity building for Nigeria’s maritime sector received a boost on Friday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, as 39 young graduates underwent preliminary processes for cadetship under a Nigerian Content-Human Capacity Development (NC-HCD) programme of Chevron Nigeria Limited and Intels Nigeria Limited. The NC-HCD initiative, patterned after the 60:20:20
The National Orientation Agency, on Wednesday, raised awareness about suicidal behaviours among Nigerians. According to the agency, over 720,000 lives are lost yearly throughout the world to suicidal deaths with each loss deeply affecting families and communities. The Jigawa State Director of NOA , Mr Ahmad Tijjani, said this on Wednesday, in his message to […]
Nentawe Yilwatda, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says more governors will defect to the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general election to support President Bola Tinubu’s reelection bid. Yilwatda spoke at the APC Bayelsa chapter’s 12th expanded stakeholders meeting in Yenagoa on Tuesday. He was represented by Emma Eneukwu, deputy national […]
The federal government has commenced the distribution of free maternal and neonatal health (MNH) commodities worth N2.9 billion across the country. The initiative is aimed at reducing preventable deaths and improving maternal and child health outcomes. Speaking at the flag-off in Abuja on Monday, Muyi Aina, executive director of the National Primary Health Care Development
BY MOHAMMED NMA BABA & CHUKWUEMEKA UDOJI When Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, recently urged her well-wishers to channel their birthday gifts for her 65th celebration into contributions for the completion of the National Library, the gesture sparked mixed reactions. While many hailed it as a noble and selfless appeal, others criticised the move, […]
By Aherhoke Okioma The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Bayelsa State, through its Voter Education, Publicity and Gender Department (VEPGD), has fixed September 11, 2025, as the official date for the flag-off of its voter education road show. The announcement was made by the Head of Department, Mr. Christian Utong, during a strategic engagement with […]
A clergy, Mr David Love, husband of the late Mrs Shimite Love, former Special Adviser to the Delta Governor on Trade and Export, has prayed for justice over what he described as the “illegal burial” of his wife. Love, who spoke at a news conference in Abuja on Saturday, urged the Inspector-General of Police (I-G) […]
Top ICT leaders, regulators, and enterprise executives will converge in Lagos on 18 September 2025 for a high-level dialogue on Africa’s data sovereignty, amid growing calls for stronger localisation policies across the continent. The summit, convened by cloud and IT infrastructure provider Olla Systems in partnership with Africa Hyperscalers, is expected to draw over 300